🌱 How did Glen Ridge High School beat Millburn for No. 1?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Glen Ridge High School beat Millburn for No. 1?

Also on today's calendar: Montclair Spurs Supporters Club Premier League Opening Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Intervals of bright sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
• Saturday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 74, low: 68.
• Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Millburn High School Gets Another High Score in U.S. News' 2026 Rankings (tapinto.net) — Glen Ridge High School has been ranked the No. 1 public high school in New Jersey and top public school in Essex County, edging past Millburn in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. While Millburn still places highly statewide and nationally, the new list highlights Glen Ridge’s standout performance across academics, AP participation, and graduation outcomes.
   

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📸 Around Glen Ridge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glen Ridge

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22

• Montclair Spurs Supporters Club Premier League Opening Party →
  Montclair Brewery, 101 Walnut St, Montclair
  12:00 pm

Monday August 31

• Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * NEW Classes →
  Montclair School of Real Estate, 89 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042,
  6:30 pm

Saturday September 19

• First Touch Soccer Academy In Partnership With MKA Presents - Mini Kickers Academy - Fall 2026 →
  Montclair Kimberley Academy – Primary School Campus (224 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ).,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday August 22

• LIBRARY CLOSED
  Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge Free Public Library
  9:00 am
• Donation Day for Montclair Used Book, Movie & Music Sale! →
  26 Park St, Montclair
  9:30 am

Monday August 24

• Book Bingo - Grades 1-5
  Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
  3:00 pm

Tuesday August 25

• Canvas Paint Party - Teens & Adults
  Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
  3:00 pm

Wednesday August 26

• The Odyssey "Book to Screen" - Book Discussion
  Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
  6:30 pm

Thursday August 27

• Freeman Gardens Storytime
  Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Freeman Gardens, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
  11:00 am
• High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Fol
  Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge Free Public Library
  2:00 pm

Friday August 28

• Play with Blocks
  Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
  9:00 am

Saturday August 29

• Donation Day for Montclair Used Book, Movie & Music Sale! →
  26 Park St, Montclair
  9:30 am

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📣 Glen Ridge Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Universal Technical Institute, Inc. posted a job opening for Auto Instructor in Bloomfield. Apply here.
• ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - CSA/Carts Clerk (Glass NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr in Bloomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Ridge here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bloomfield

• Bloomfield Council Honors Band, Updates Bridge Repair During 8/17 meeting (tapinto.net)
• Bloomfield youth teams enjoy great efforts this summer (essexnewsdaily.com)

Montclair

• Montclair Teen Talents Take Top Honors in National Art Exhibition (tapinto.net)
• Patrice Rushen honored during Montclair Jazz Festival (2urbangirls.com)

Belleville

• Belleville Eminent Domain Battle Continues Over 'Great Lawn' Property (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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