🌱 Patch AM: How a Don Bosco star from Ramsey became an NBA playoff standout

Good morning Ramsey! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Don Bosco star from Ramsey became an NBA playoff standout

Also on today's calendar: Sixty Miles Down and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon shower, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Practical Guide to Dylan Harper: Career, Stats & News (saratogaliving.com) — Ramsey readers will recognize Dylan Harper's roots at Don Bosco Prep, where he became the nation's top high school prospect before starring at Rutgers and quickly emerging as a key piece for the San Antonio Spurs. The story tracks his rapid rise from Ramsey gym floors to NBA playoff heroics, detailing his rookie stats, postseason records, and growing off-court influence in youth basketball.
   

📸 Around Ramsey

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ramsey

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28
• Mountain Lakes JV Field Hockey @ Ramsey →
  Ramsey High School, 256 E Main St, Ramsey
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• Design Review Board →
  Borough of Ramsey - Ramsey NJ 07446
  6:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Mayor & Council Work Session/Regular Meeting →
  Borough of Ramsey 2nd floor council chambers - Ramsey NJ 07446
  7:00 pm
• Mayor & Council Work Session/Regular Meeting →
  Borough of Ramsey 2nd floor council chambers - Ramsey NJ 07446
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Professional Days for Staff
  Ramsey High School 256 East Main Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446
  8:00 am
Friday August 28
• Sixty Miles Down →
  Dingbatz, 620 Van Houten Ave, Clifton
  7:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Professional Day for Staff
  Ramsey High School 256 East Main Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446
  8:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Schools Open for Students
  Ramsey High School 256 East Main Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446
  8:00 am

📣 Ramsey Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Ramsey Municipal Court - Virtual session 3:30 PM Zoom & 5:00 PM Ple →
  Borough of Ramsey Virtual - Ramsey NJ 07446
  3:30 pm
• Board of Education Meeting
  Franklin Lakes Public Schools 490 Pulis Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Environmental Commission Meeting →
  Mahwah Township, NJ Calendar, 475 Corporate Drive, Mahwah
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Round Table
  Paramus Rotary Club Paramus, NJ 07652

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Kitchen Manager - Restaurant in Ramsey. Apply here.
• The Tuxedo Club posted a job opening for FT Maintenance Assistant - Private Country Club in Mahwah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ramsey here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mahwah

• Ramapo College Move-In Day 2026 for first-year students (northjersey.com)

Saddle River

• Mary J. Blige's $12M mansion nightmare finally makes sense (rollingout.com)
• Girls volleyball preview, 2026: Non-Public B favorites & contenders (nj.com)

Ridgewood

• Ridgewood Businesses Give Back: Reysol Coffee Roasters (tapinto.net)

Ok Ramsey! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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