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Also, don't miss Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know on the Asbury Park Patch calendar

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Hello again Asbury Park! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Asbury Park pasta spot named one of America's best
  • Got a great Asbury Park photo? Here's how to get it published
  • How Asbury Park boys soccer battled in a tough 5–1 loss

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the p.m.; cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Here's The Best Pasta In Monmouth County (patch.com) — Asbury Park food lovers can celebrate that Pasta Volo on Bond Street has been ranked No. 8 on Yelp's 2026 list of Top 100 Pasta Places in the U.S. The Asbury Park native owner and her daughter serve customizable, house-made pasta bowls that reviewers praise for fresh flavors, gluten-free options, and friendly, attentive service.
   

2. Picture Perfect! Asbury Park Wants Your Best Shots for Its 2027 City Calendar (TAPinto.net) — Asbury Park is inviting residents and visitors to submit their best 2026 photos of the city for possible inclusion in the 2027 official city calendar. High-resolution, horizontal shots taken in Asbury Park this year are due by October 31 via email, and selected photographers will be credited while others may see their work used on city websites or social media.
   

3. Wall boys soccer rides hot start to victory over Asbury Park (nj.com subscription) — Wall's boys soccer team handed Asbury Park a 5–1 loss, jumping out to a four-goal lead before Asbury Park's Likerson Garius finally put the Blue Bishops on the board. Asbury Park's goalkeeping duo faced heavy pressure throughout, while Wall's Myles West led the charge with two goals and an assist in this late-season matchup.
   

4. 9 Ideal New Jersey Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026 (worldatlas.com) — Asbury Park gets a prime spotlight as one of New Jersey's best three-day-weekend escapes, with its historic boardwalk, Silverball Retro Arcade, and legendary Stone Pony music venue all highlighted. The guide encourages planning a 2026 getaway that includes oceanfront time, nightlife, and a stay at local hotels, while also suggesting other charming towns across the state to pair with your trip.
   

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Ok Asbury Park! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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