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Coffee in hand, Ridgewood? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New Japanese "Kitchen Lab" Gomen prepares to open on Godwin Avenue
  • How strong is Ridgewood's boys soccer squad heading into 2026?

Also on today's calendar: Parlance Chamber Concerts Presents Mozart and Schubert at 19 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 75 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Japanese 'Kitchen Lab' Gomen Coming Soon to Ridgewood (boozyburbs.com) — A new Japanese comfort-food spot called Gomen is getting ready to open at 39 Godwin Avenue in downtown Ridgewood, with a soft opening expected soon. The "Japanese Kitchen Lab" will feature ramen, udon, tempura, katsu, and kaisen dishes crafted by a chef with over 15 years' experience. Watch for more details on the soft-opening date in the coming days.
   

• North Jersey boys soccer team-by-team previews for 2026 season (northjersey.com) — Ridgewood's boys soccer team enters the 2026 season as one of North Jersey's top programs, coming off a 2024 sectional title and a Bergen County semifinal run. A strong senior class, led by midfielders Jaden Lee and Caden Ferrara plus all-county defender Koen Randleman, gives the Maroons a real chance to contend again. The article also previews dozens of other North Jersey squads.
   

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Ok Ridgewood! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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