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Passaic, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Passaic! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why is Passaic ranked New Jersey’s worst place to retire?
  • Passaic vigil and fundraiser honor two children lost in river
  • How Passaic is coming together after the heartbreaking river tragedy

Also on today's calendar: Main Memorial Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why does an elephant stand on a marshmallow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best and worst places to retire in Delaware, nearby. Here's where (delawareonline.com) — Passaic is singled out as New Jersey’s toughest city for retirees, with a low livability score, high housing costs, and relatively low retirement and Social Security incomes. The piece compares these numbers with more affordable retirement spots in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere in New Jersey, helping residents gauge how challenging it can be to retire locally.
   

• Fundraiser And Vigil Set For 2 NJ Children Who Died In Passaic River (patch.com) — Passaic Mayor Hector Lora announced a rose-filled vigil at Market Street by the Passaic River to honor two Garfield children who drowned there last week. A fundraiser supporting their families has already raised tens of thousands of dollars, and residents are urged to bring pink or blue roses and keep the families in their prayers.
   

• Community honors two children lost in Passaic River tragedy (news12.com) — Passaic Mayor Hector Lora joined grieving families and neighbors at the Market Street Bridge for a memorial along the Passaic River honoring 10-year-olds Michael Klenk and Milian Dula. Officials described how Michael helped save his sister, and shared that a GoFundMe and a candlelight vigil at the Garfield Recreation Center will support and remember the children.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 3
  • Virtual Senior Tone & Stretch Fitness Class
    YWCA Bergen County https://ywcannj.org/events/virtual-senior-tone-stretch-fitness-class-2-2/2026-08-03/
    9:00 am
  • Senior Zumba Toning (East Rutherford)
    YWCA Bergen County 147 Hackensack Street, East Rutherford, 147 Hackensack Street, East Rutherford, NJ, 07073, United States
    9:00 am
  • Build with Picasso Tiles
    Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
    10:00 am
  • Senior Total Body (Garfield)
    YWCA Bergen County NJ
    10:30 am

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  • Burlington posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Garfield. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Clifton

  • Zachary Sebek Group at Compass Welcomes You to Cambridge Heights, a gated community in Clifton (tapinto.net)
  • Crafts & Vintage Fair has great finds, new 'old' treasures (northjersey.com)
  • Free Hearing Screenings (thecliftontimes.com)

Rutherford

  • BTS delights at MetLife Stadium as fans back Grammys stance; Review (northjersey.com)

Nutley

  • 11 New Jersey Farmers Markets Where $15 Can Fill Your Tote With Fresh Produce (takingthekids.com)

Ok Passaic! 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 won’t fall in the hot chocolate (Thank you Geila P. for sending it in!)
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