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🌱 Patch AM: How a $75M plan could transform Asbury Park’s Convention Hall.

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Hello Asbury Park! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $75M plan could transform Asbury Park's Convention Hall.

Also on today's calendar: Moving Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• State Of NJ Planning A Huge Renovation Of Asbury Park's Convention Hall (patch.com) — New Jersey officials and developer Madison Marquette are moving ahead with a $75 million tax-credit-backed plan to restore Asbury Park's historic Convention Hall, Paramount Theatre, and Grand Arcade as year-round arts and music destinations. The project will follow historic preservation standards, aiming to keep the 97-year-old landmark's iconic look while revitalizing it as a cultural hub for residents and visitors.
   

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  • Today was a great day for Asbury Park.
    The dedication of the new Asbury Park Fire Headquarters! It was an honor to be part of today's ceremony. Stay tuned for open house of the new APFD… (Nextdoor Asbury Park)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Asbury Park. Apply here.
  • Monmouth Trading Cards posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Asbury Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Asbury Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Two NJ pizza joints named among best in America by food critics (nj1015.com)

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  • Toms River North prepares for 2026 football season (app.com)
  • This NJ Pizzeria Among The Country's Best, Food Writers Say (patch.com)
  • Manchester council moves to ban data centers after protesters chant (app.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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