🌱 How Passaic police helped crack a Clifton gas station robbery case

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In today's newsletter:

• How Passaic police helped crack a Clifton gas station robbery case
• How Passaic boys soccer turned a good season into a historic one
• How a Passaic resident ended up in a ‘Grinch’ theft bust

Also on today's calendar: Main Memorial Park Flea & Collectible Market and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 36 and low of 25 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 27.
• Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Power Tool As Fake Gun Used In Clifton Gas Station Robbery: Police (dailyvoice.com) — Passaic police helped track down a gray Kia Sorento and assisted in a search of a Passaic home after a Clifton gas station robbery, leading to an arrest. Investigators say a handheld power tool was allegedly used to mimic a gun. The suspect faces robbery, theft, and terroristic threats charges while evidence continues to link him and the vehicle to the crime.
   

2. Big North Conference boys soccer postseason honors for 2025 (nj.com subscription) — Passaic boys soccer just delivered one of its best seasons in decades, doubling last year’s win total and reaching both the Passaic County final and North 1, Group 4 semifinals. Coach Marc Pollaro earned Big North Coach of the Year as the Indians rode breakout scorers and standout goalkeeper Kevin Gonzalez Rodriguez through 18 wins and a string of tight, one-goal battles.
   

3. Watch video of 'Grinch' duo in North Jersey package thefts (northjersey.com) — A 24‑year‑old Passaic resident has been charged in a string of North Jersey porch package thefts after Fair Lawn police stopped an SUV packed with parcels. Investigators say items were stolen from homes in multiple nearby towns, and both occupants now face numerous theft and receiving stolen property charges. Residents in Passaic and surrounding communities may want to double‑check recent deliveries.
   

4. Here are New Jersey's Best – and Surprising – Places to Retire: US News & World Report (tapinto.net) — Passaic City ranks sixth on U.S. News & World Report’s new list of best places to retire in New Jersey, alongside other urban hubs like Clifton and Jersey City. The rankings focus on population, home values, income, and rent, but notably ignore property taxes and local services. Retirees can also explore statewide benefits through New Jersey’s Retire Ready-NJ resources.
   

📸 Around Passaic

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Passaic

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Main Memorial Park Flea & Collectible Market
  1400 Main Ave, Clifton
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• District Wide Ugly Sweater Day $2.00 For Students
  Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center Garfield, NJ 07026

Saturday December 13

• 22 ANIVERSARIO NEW JERSEY GRONE, DESDE VENEZUELA HILDEMARO: PERCY ZARATE (EX CAMAGUEY) CARLITOS REY, PIERO INTERNACIONAL, ANGIE CORDOBA, DAY
  Fiesta Night Club & Restaurant , 115 President St , Passaic
  9:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Scrabble Club - Afternoon
  Wallington's John F. Kennedy Memorial Library , Meeting Room , Wallington
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Hybrid-Virtual/In-Person City Council Public Meeting Notice (with link)
  Passaic, NJ Calendar Passaic, NJ 07055
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Passaic Recreation Gingerbread Family Night
  Passaic, NJ Calendar , 330 Passaic Street , Passaic
  4:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Pajama Day! Wear Your Favorite Pajamas To School!
  Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center Garfield, NJ 07026

Tuesday December 23

• What’s Cooking Tuesday's
  Passaic, NJ Calendar , 330 Passaic Street , Passaic
  4:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve - City Hall Early Closing at 12:00 pm
  Passaic, NJ Calendar Passaic, NJ 07055

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Baby Lap Time
  Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Children's Room,
  10:00 am
• Third Grade School Visit
  Glen Ridge Free Public Library , Glen Ridge - Meeting Room , Glen Ridge
  12:00 pm
• Movie Matinee for Adults: The Holiday
  Wallington Veterans Memorial Library Wallington - , Wallington's John F. Kennedy Memorial Library
  2:00 pm
• Play & Make
  Oh! Canary , 237 Lorraine Ave , Montclair
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Passaic County Community College posted a job opening for Surgical Technology Instructor/Lab Instructor (PT) in Passaic. Apply here.
• Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Full-Time Stock Associate in East Rutherford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Passaic here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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