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Also on today's calendar: Dr. Mike's New Website Highlights Sport Psychology Services for Athletes and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• One More Summer Paddle: Discover the Rahway River History That Shaped Cranford (tapinto.net) — If you've been meaning to paddle the Rahway River, Cranford's historic Canoe Club at 250 Springfield Avenue is still renting boats daily this season. A trip on the river offers a unique view of town, plus a connection to more than a century of local boating traditions, river carnivals, and the park system that still shapes Cranford's landscape today.
• Cranford holds off Bernards comeback in season-opener (nj.com subscription) — Cranford High's football team opened its season with a hard-fought 31–24 road win over Bernards, never trailing and scoring in every quarter. Quarterback Aidan Capizzi threw two early touchdowns, while long scoring runs by Gabe Worrell and Logan Murray helped the Cougars withstand a furious second-half comeback attempt.
• Three NJ bars were just named among best in the entire country (wearenewjersey.com) — Cranford's own Riverside Inn has been singled out by USA Today writers as one of the best bars in the entire country for 2026, praised for its speakeasy roots, low prices, and loyal local crowd. It's one of just three New Jersey spots on the list, putting a beloved neighborhood dive squarely on the national map.
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