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🌱 Patch AM: See how Clark’s Johnson High ranks against neighboring high schools now

Also, don't miss Flower Arranging on the Clark Patch calendar

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Wednesday August 19th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Clark! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Clark's Johnson High ranks against neighboring high schools now

Also on today's calendar: Flower Arranging and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cranford High School Jumps More Than 200 Spots in National Ranking (tapinto.net) — Cranford High School made a big jump in U.S. News' national rankings, and the list also shows how Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark stacks up statewide and nationally. The report compares Clark's school with nearby districts and highlights New Jersey's strong overall performance, giving local families fresh context on area high school options.
   

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    Wednesday August 19
  • Flower Arranging →
    Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey, 655 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth
    7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Rahway

  • Rahway's St. Thomas the Apostle Accepting Vendors for October 10th Flea Market (tapinto.net)
  • 40-Road Improvement Plan Underway In Westfield, School-Area Roads Targeted First (patch.com)
  • Two Dates Available for Rahway 9th Graders and New Students to Pick Up Laptops (tapinto.net)

Cranford

  • Cranford's Palmas Café Celebrates First Anniversary With Expansion News (tapinto.net)

Ok Clark! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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