Good morning Ridgewood! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Why Le Pancake Café's giant Ridgewood pancakes are worth an early visit
What did Rep. Gottheimer promise during his Ridgewood AI education visit?
Also on today's calendar: Orpheus Club Men's Chorus of Ridgewood and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Wednesday: More humid, becoming breezy, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 11 Old-School New Jersey Breakfast Spots Where The Giant Pancakes Are Bigger Than Your Plate (myfamilytravels.com) — Ridgewood's own Le Pancake Café on East Ridgewood Avenue tops a statewide list of classic New Jersey breakfast spots, praised for its giant, plate-covering pancakes and cozy, kitchen-like atmosphere. The writer urges hungry Bergen County locals to arrive early, share a massive pancake, and linger over coffee at this neighborhood favorite right in the village center.
• Gottheimer Unveils Bipartisan Bill to Build K-12 AI Labs (meritalk.com) — Ridgewood's George Washington Middle School hosted Rep. Josh Gottheimer as he unveiled a bipartisan bill to fund AI labs in K–12 schools nationwide. The proposal would create federal grants, study how resources are used, and push for teacher training and broadband so students, including those in Ridgewood, can learn to use AI thoughtfully without replacing core skills.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!