Greetings Garfield! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: A New Theatre Company Brings Holiday Magic — and Opportunity to Rutherford! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Bergen Burgers Among State's Best According to NJ Monthly (boozyburbs.com) — Garfield's own Steve's Burgers has been named one of New Jersey Monthly's best burger spots, spotlighted for its hand-formed cheeseburgers and cash-only, mostly takeout setup. Located at 506 Route 46, the shop's signature Steve's Cheeseburger stacks bacon, fresh toppings, special sauce, and an oversized onion ring, alongside cheesesteaks and hot dogs.
2. North Jersey individual and team stat leaders for 2026 football season (northjersey.com) — Garfield football fans can see their own players among North Jersey's early-season stat leaders, with names like Jorheny Rodriguez, Talib McCullough, and Yankely Sanchez appearing in key offensive categories. The running list tracks top performers and team trends across Bergen and Passaic counties, and will keep updating as the 2026 high school season unfolds.
3. Metropolis of New Jersey Bids Farewell to Archbishop Apostolos of Canada (thenationalherald.com) — A major Greek-American community gathering at The Venetian in Garfield honored Archbishop Apostolos as he leaves the Metropolis of New Jersey to become Archbishop of Canada. Local clergy and community leaders praised his years of service and charitable work, while he thanked New Jersey faithful and called the Metropolis his spiritual home, promising to keep them in his prayers.
4. Newark Daily Buzz: Sep. 9, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — Garfield residents 21 and older are eligible to apply by Sept. 12 for scholarships to the N.J. Shade Tree Federation Conference, which cover registration, travel, and hotel. The broader Newark-focused roundup also highlights upcoming library events, health clinics, cultural celebrations, and food access resources across Essex County and nearby communities.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
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 Garfield PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Garfield! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Garfield Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.