Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rockaway

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

🌱 Rockaway poker pro takes a shot at $10 million in Vegas

Rockaway, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey hey Rockaway! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

Before we get to what's happening, a big thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Rockaway PatchAM possible. Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

In today's newsletter:

  • Rockaway poker pro takes a shot at $10 million in Vegas

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a Priest that becomes an attorney? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Meet the 9 players at the final table of the WSOP Main Event (reviewjournal.com) — One of the nine finalists in the World Series of Poker Main Event is Michael Gagliano, a professional poker player who lives in Rockaway. He brings four WSOP bracelets and more than $2.2 million in career earnings to a final table where every remaining player is guaranteed at least $1 million and the champion will win $10 million.
   

📸 Around Rockaway

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockaway

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Rockaway Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Frank's deluxe painting LLC
    Contact phone # 908-630-7773 Contractor license# 13VH13236300 Hello everyone, we specialize in: #InteriorExteriorPainting. - Deck staining and… (Nextdoor Rockaway)
  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Grocery Clerk (Glass NJ) Salary Range $16.00 - $16.00/hr in Rockaway. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Rockaway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockaway here.

🗞 Nearby News

Denville

  • Denville National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th (tapinto.net)
  • Mount Tabor Children's Day Parade Steps Off Aug. 8, 2026 (denvillenow.com)
  • Kubert School Joins County College of Morris for Fall 2026 (denvillenow.com)

Morris Plains

  • National Night Out Returns to Morris Township and Morris Plains on Aug. 4 (tapinto.net)
  • Morris Plains Community Band free summer concerts kick off Aug. 5 (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: Father in law. (Thank you John B. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Support These Local Businesses

+ Get My Business Found

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rockaway

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rockaway

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