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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Glen Ridge field hockey uses fourth quarter rally to get past Scotch Plains-Fanwood (nj.com subscription) — Glen Ridge field hockey improved to 7-2 with a strong fourth‑quarter surge to beat Scotch Plains‑Fanwood 3-1 on Wednesday. Local standouts Emily and Olivia Torrisi combined for three points, while the Ridgers dominated shots 20-8 and got solid goalkeeping from Emily Tromp, underscoring how competitive this season is for Glen Ridge fans.
• Glen Ridge Daily Buzz: Sep. 30, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — Glen Ridge residents can look ahead to an Oct. 7 ceramic book‑vase workshop at the public library, plus several nearby Essex County health and legal aid events that may be worth the short trip. The roundup also flags statewide opportunities, from a financial justice summit and eviction defense workshop to property‑tax relief help, job openings, and a major food expo, giving locals plenty of ways to learn, connect, and get support.
• Nora Cary, 71, runs for longevity and is still breaking records – 4 simple tips she wants all runners to know (runnersworld.com) — A New Jersey runner in her seventies recently broke another age‑group record at the Ashenfelter 8K in Glen Ridge, highlighting how competitive the local race has become. Her story traces decades of steady training, family support, and club camaraderie, and she shares four practical tips on strength work, rest, varied goals, and finding a running community that can help athletes of any age stay healthy and motivated.
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