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Hey hey Long Branch! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Long Branch beaches are under bacteria advisories right now?
  • How Long Branch finally ended its 14-game football skid.
  • Could Long Branch become the backdrop for Steven Van Zandt's new scripts?

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

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High Bacteria Levels Trigger Swimming Advisories at 10 New Jersey Beaches (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Two Long Branch ocean spots, Imperial House and Elberon Beach Club, are under swimming advisories after tests found elevated bacteria levels, meaning residents should be cautious before going in the water. State officials are retesting, and conditions could change quickly, so beachgoers are urged to check the NJBeaches website for the latest updates before heading down to the shoreline.
   

• Check out these 21 Shore football stars from Week 1 of the 2026 season (northjersey.com) — Long Branch High School's Green Wave football team finally snapped a 14-game losing streak with a dominant 51-0 win over Keansburg, powered by a big night from sophomore Rhoden. The Shore Conference roundup also spotlights standout performances from players across Monmouth and Ocean counties, giving local fans a sense of who's emerging as early-season stars.
   

• 'Sopranos' star Steven Van Zandt tells pals he's penning screenplays set in New Jersey (pagesix.com subscription) — Steven Van Zandt recently appeared at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music in Long Branch, where a screening of his documentary "The Making of Sun City" was held. Backstage, he talked with film industry figures about shifting his focus to writing TV scripts that could be produced in New Jersey, potentially bringing more on-location filming and attention to Shore communities.
   

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  • Good evening all, can anyone recommend a restaurant in Long Branch vicinity along the line of Butcher Block or The Molly Pitcher that would be open for weekday lunch at around 2 pm.
    It's a special occasion and I would like to go to a special restaurant. Thanks!! (Nextdoor North Long Branch)
  • Hello Neighbors - I'm seeking a local carpenter to help me to build (4) simple wood shutters for our small home's (2) windows.
    OR, if you know someone local who makes/sells them, I'm interested in their name. This is the look.. found super easy DIY info on Pinterest but I… (Nextdoor Joline Ave)
  • Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in West Long Branch. Apply here.
  • Hatteras posted a job opening for Production Planner in Eatontown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Long Branch here.

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  • As Shore golf course turns 100, rich history meets new technology (app.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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