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Riverside, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How one Riverside officer is shaping safety and leadership in schools

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A morning shower in places, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 49.
  • Friday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Officer Griffin Honored by Township Committee (blogspot.com) — Riverside residents should know that Patrolman Brendon Griffin has been formally honored by the Riverside Township Committee for his five years serving as School Resource Officer for Riverside’s K–12 schools. His work leading the Police Explorer Program, teaching LEAD classes, coaching wrestling, and managing crossing guards has strengthened safety and support for more than 1,700 local students and staff.
   


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Riverside

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Other local events
    Friday April 24
  • Lacrosse: Girls Varsity (Time Changed) vs. West Deptford High School (Home)
    DHS Stadium , Delran High School , Delran
    4:00 pm
  • Lacrosse: Girls JV (Time Changed) vs. West Deptford High School (Home)
    DHS Stadium , Delran High School , Delran
    5:15 pm
  • Lacrosse: Boys JV vs. Rancocas Valley Regional (Away)
    Delran High School Sports , Rancocas Valley Regional High School , Rancocas
    5:15 pm
  • Saturday April 25
  • Spring Clean Up - Slam Dunk the Junnk
    Riverside Township , 300 Monroe St , Riverside
    10:00 am
  • Monday April 27
  • Lacrosse: Girls Varsity vs. Hammonton (Away)
    Delran High School Sports , Hammonton High School , Hammonton
    4:15 pm
  • Lacrosse: Boys Varsity vs. Hammonton (Home)
    DHS Stadium , Delran High School , Delran
    4:30 pm
  • Lacrosse: Girls JV vs. Hammonton (Away)
    Delran High School Sports , Hammonton High School , Hammonton
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Airport Gate Agent in Delran. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Riverton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Riverside here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cinnaminson

  • Players of the Week in all 9 N.J. boys lacrosse conferences, April 14-20 (nj.com)
  • Burlington County Agricultural Center, Two Mt. Laurel Businesses to be Honored by Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce (tapinto.net)
  • Walmart Remodeling 4 South Jersey Stores in 2026 (973espn.com)

Willingboro

  • NJ Mom Left Baby Locked In Hot Car To Go Gambling, Authorities Say (patch.com)
  • Willingboro councilwoman faces backlash for controversial remarks (nj1015.com)
  • Updated WJFL power points to determine 10 playoff qualifiers with cutoff looming (nj.com)

Moorestown

  • NJ Mom Left Baby Locked In Hot Car To Go Gambling, Authorities Say (patch.com)

Ok Riverside! 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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Riverside

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Riverside

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.