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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

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!)
- 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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📸 Around Clark
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clark
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★ Featured events ★
- Flower Arranging →
Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey, 655 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- New Yacht City - The Yacht Rock Tribute →
Crossroads, 78 North Ave, Garwood
8:00 pm - Social Justice Commission Monthly Meeting →
City of Rahway Boards & Commissions Rahway Rec Center Room 110 - 275 E. Milton Ave Rahway NJ 0
7:00 pm - Zoning Board Regular Meeting →
Clark Township, NJ Calendar, Council Chambers 315 Westfield Avenue, Clark
7:30 pm - Board of Education Monthly Meeting →
City of Rahway Boards & Commissions Rahway High School Performing Arts Center - 1012 Madison Av
6:00 pm - Library Board Monthly Meeting →
City of Rahway Boards & Commissions Virtual Meeting via Zoom -
7:00 pm - Planning Board Monthly Meeting →
City of Rahway Boards & Commissions Council Chambers - 1 City Hall Plaza Council Chambers Rahwa
7:00 pm
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
📣 Clark Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Woodbridge High School 14th Annual Youth Spirit Night →
Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar, Samuel Lupo Place, Woodbridge
10:00 am - Woodbridge Downtown Cruise 2026 Night 3 →
Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar, 1 Main Street, Woodbridge
6:00 pm - Council Meeting →
Kenilworth, NJ Calendar Kenilworth, NJ 07033
6:00 pm - THE CONTENDERS- THE HONEY BADGERS CONCERT →
Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar, 400 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge
7:30 pm - Post Partum Support Group
Westfield Memorial Library Meeting Room
12:00 pm - UCC Laugh for Charity Gala and Casino Night 2026 →
Galloping Hill Golf Course, 3 Golf Dr, Kenilworth
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Clark PatchAM possible:
- Springfield Collectibles — (973) 715-6543
- Keta Medical Center — (201) 730-4515
- The Pool Boss — (973) 823-7007
- Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357
- Cranford Performance Institute — 9089340055
- Fairways at Cranford — (908) 913-8138
- PSE&G — (800) 436-7734
- Orange Mattress — (732) 428-4125
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Whole Foods posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Part Time in Clark. Apply here.
- Brinker International posted a job opening for Bartender - Clark Chili's in Clark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clark here.
🗞 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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