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🌱 Patch AM: Long Branch soccer nearly erases 4–0 deficit in wild finish

Also, don't miss Jersey Shore Ride For Food Justice on the Long Branch Patch calendar

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Morning Long Branch! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Long Branch soccer nearly erases 4–0 deficit in wild finish
  • How worried should Long Branch swimmers be about jellyfish stings?
  • How is Hollywood's Jersey Shore boom reaching Long Branch residents?

Also on today's calendar: Jersey Shore Ride For Food Justice and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some sun with a shower, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Scisco's Four-Point Effort Powers Barnegat Past Long Branch in 4-3 Thriller (tapinto.net) — Long Branch's boys soccer team mounted a spirited late comeback but ultimately fell 4–3 on the road at Barnegat, dropping to 1–2 on the season. After trailing 4–0, the Green Wave rattled off three straight goals before Barnegat's defense tightened to preserve the result, giving Long Branch plenty to build on heading into its next match.
   

2. Dozens Stung by Jellyfish at Jersey Shore Beaches Over Weekend (wdhafm.com) — Swimmers at Long Branch and nearby Jersey Shore beaches dealt with a wave of jellyfish stings last weekend, though lifeguards say they're painful rather than dangerous. Local safety staff explain why the stings happen this time of year and share simple, practical tips for treating them so you can still enjoy the water safely.
   

3. Keansburg Amusement Park reopens after Adam Sandler 'Grown Ups 3' shoot (app.com) — Long Branch is part of a growing wave of film and TV productions choosing Monmouth County, with Adam Sandler's latest projects shooting nearby and even a Long Branch caterer keeping crews fed. A major Netflix movie just wrapped at Keansburg Amusement Park, and local businesses from Eatontown to Holmdel are seeing similar Hollywood attention that could boost the Shore's economy.
   

4. NJ Palestinians react as Israeli leader pushes plan to empty Gaza (northjersey.com) — Long Branch's congressman, Rep. Frank Pallone, is condemning an Israeli proposal to move nearly 2 million Palestinians out of Gaza, calling it a far-right effort that undermines peace and global support for Israel. Palestinian Americans in New Jersey describe devastated conditions in Gaza yet strong determination to stay, while other members of the state's delegation also voice opposition to the plan.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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