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Coming up on the Long Branch Patch calendar: Moving Sale

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Greetings Long Branch! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Long Branch native became a lifesaving oceanfront guardian
  • What Brookdale's cuts and Long Branch campus sale mean for locals
  • See how Long Branch helped Netflix fake Miami's party scene

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

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meet the Lifeguard: How Devon Smith Went From Junior Guard to Long Branch Ocean Rescue (tapinto.net) — A Long Branch native lifeguard, Devon Smith, now serves as a floating guard across several city beaches and credits local wrestling and junior guard programs for his lifesaving skills. He shares how crowded summer weekends, tight-knit Ocean Rescue teammates, and a dramatic 2025 rip-current rescue have shaped his commitment to protecting swimmers along Long Branch's four miles of shoreline.
   

• Brookdale Community College will layoff staff amid rising costs (njtoday.com) — Brookdale Community College is preparing staff layoffs as health benefits, utilities and other costs soar while enrollment lags, and leaders say tuition hikes aren't a viable fix. For Long Branch residents, the story notes the college's Long Branch campus was sold to the city earlier this year after enrollment there declined, signaling a shift in how that site will be used.
   

• Take A Boys' Trip While Checking Out These '72 Hours' Filming Locations (travelnoire.com) — Long Branch gets a cameo in Netflix's new Kevin Hart comedy "72 Hours," with some scenes shot there alongside Jersey City and Hoboken standing in for Miami. The guide walks fans through Garden State filming spots, suggests when to visit, and highlights transportation, attractions, dining, and lodging options if you're planning a Jersey or Miami boys' trip inspired by the movie.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Monmouth's New-Look Offensive Line Aims To Uphold Its Proud Tradition —Mike Ready Read on Patch
  • Guest Column —YMCA of the Jersey Shore Read on Patch
  • Just moved to the area.
    Looking for restaurant recommendations for a birthday dinner. TIA! (Nextdoor Joline Ave)
  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in West Long Branch. Apply here.
  • QuickChek posted a job opening for Team Member - Part Time in Eatontown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Long Branch here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Long Branch

  • 17 New Jersey colleges make Time's first Best Colleges list (njbiz.com)
  • Monmouth's new look offensive line aims to uphold its proud (onnj.com)

Eatontown

  • This Italian Market Is Basically A Little Slice Of Italy Hidden In New Jersey (myfamilytravels.com)

Ocean

  • Johnson's Popcorn Should Open In Ocean Or Monmouth County, NJ (1057thehawk.com)
  • Flood watch issued for Monmouth and Ocean, much of NJ on Thursday (app.com)
  • New Board Members Join Fulfill as Organization Expands Its Fight Against Hunger (insidernj.com)

Ok Long Branch! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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