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Rockaway, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Rockaway! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Adult Program: Medicare Overview at Rockaway Township Library
  • Meeting Room: PAL at Rockaway Township Library
  • Township Council Regular Meeting at Rockaway, NJ Calendar

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What's black, white, and blue? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a few showers; breezy, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • They called them “ice cream parlors” for a reason—and the real story has almost nothing to do with dessert...
    In 1800s, respectable women weren’t supposed to wander cities alone. Most restaurants, bars, and public dining spaces were dominated by men, and a… (Nextdoor White Meadow Lake)
  • Weird that lately there have been a few posts from a particular woman claiming to be recently divorced or widowed, seeking - I’m not gonna say companionship because they’re not directly asking for it however, asking people on this site how to cope
    with the newfound loneliness,… very suspicious! I did have one woman DM me and after a day claimed to be my new girlfriend I shut her down right away… (Nextdoor Rockaway)
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Rockaway. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Rockaway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockaway here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Parsippany

  • Medicare, NJ SAVE Presentations To Be Held In Parsippany (patch.com)

Morristown

  • St. Peter's new ensemble-in-residence, Ember Choral Arts, to perform May 17 in Morristown (morristowngreen.com)
  • At Morristown Patriots Ball, Sherrill compares 1776 struggles to challenges of 2026 (morristowngreen.com)

Ok Rockaway! 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: A sad zebra (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rockaway

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