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

In today's newsletter:

  • Which 25 Woodbridge businesses just landed $5,000 grants each?
  • Woodbridge football falls to Summit despite big night from Stephen and Campos.

Also on today's calendar: Major Office Furniture Warehouse Sale and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 65, low: 60.
  • Monday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woodbridge Chamber of Commerce & Optimum Award Grants to 25 Small Businesses (TAPinto.net) — Woodbridge small businesses just received a major boost, with 25 local shops, nonprofits, and service providers each awarded $5,000 grants through a partnership between Optimum Business and the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce. Recipients range from Per Lui Barbershop and Technology Visionaries to Ellie Mental Health and neighborhood eateries, with leaders saying the funding will support jobs, community programs, and long-term economic vitality across town.
   

• Football: McKeever's Record Rushing Performance Sends Summit Past Woodbridge, 42-21 (TAPinto.net) — Woodbridge High's football team fell 42-21 to Summit after an explosive record-setting rushing night by Summit quarterback Matt McKeever, despite strong efforts from Barrons standouts Dylan Stephen and Kyle Campos. Coach Joe Goerge praised his players' competitiveness but criticized tackling and missed chances, including a crucial goal-line stand that swung momentum away from Woodbridge.
   

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  • Feast of St. Gerard at St. John Vianney Church in Colonia, New Jersey (blogspot.com)

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  • Carol Cuadrado Celebrates Her Dual Nationality and Dominican Heritage at Her Alma Mater After Being Sworn In by President Luis Abinader (insidernj.com)
  • Looking at the Masters: George Inness (chestertownspy.org)

Ok Woodbridge! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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