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Spotted on the Irvington calendar: Demo Day's

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In today's newsletter:

  • See which powerhouse group Irvington football may play in next season.

Also on today's calendar: Demo Day's and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Proposed NJ high school football classifications for 2026 season (thedailyjournal.com) — Irvington High School is slated to compete in North Group 5 under proposed NJSIAA football classifications for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The statewide list shows how public and non-public schools are grouped by enrollment and region, shaping playoff paths and rivalries that will define the coming seasons.
   

📸 Around Irvington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Irvington

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Metal Bulk Pickup
    South Orange Recycling - South Orange NJ 07079
    7:00 am
  • Free Health Maintenance Program →
    Union Township, NJ Calendar, Union Senior Center 652 Rahway Ave., Union
    9:30 am
  • Felted Pet Portrait - Teen & Adult Craft
    Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
    3:00 pm
  • 4th Ward Councilman Cedeno Neighborhood Watch →
    Elizabeth, NJ Calendar, 1265 Durant Street, Elizabeth
    5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Hiring Part-time Teacher for Preschool Aftercare Program
    Hiring Part-time Teacher for Preschool Aftercare Program... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A ground stop at Newark International Airport (EWR) due to high traffic volume has been lifted, and inbound operations have resumed.
    8:38AM on Aug 17: Inbound aircraft to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are being held at their origin due to high traffic volume, with… (Nextdoor )
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Union. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in East Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irvington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Maplewood

  • Maplewood's Morrow Church Welcomes Cynthia Lindsay as Director of Family Ministries (villagegreennj.com)
  • From Realtor Allison Ziefert: One of the Most Valuable Services We Offer Has Nothing to Do With Selling Houses (villagegreennj.com)
  • Registration Open for Cougar Soccer Club Academy: Professional Training for Players of All Experience Levels (villagegreennj.com)

South Orange

  • Annual National Night Out — South Orange Police Meet Children and Adults (tapinto.net)
  • South Orange Council held a special meeting on Friday Morning, August 14, 2026 (tapinto.net)
  • New Jersey Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Laws: Affordable Housing Tools for the Nation's Densest State - New Jersey State Policy Lab (rutgers.edu)

Newark

  • Highly Hyped Movie Studio In Newark Gets $100M For Clean Energy Projects (patch.com)

Ok Irvington! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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