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🌱 Patch AM: Which Long Branch beaches are under bacteria-related swimming advisories today?
Also check out Jersey Shore Ride For Food Justice on the Long Branch Patch calendar

Hi there, Long Branch! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Long Branch beaches are under bacteria-related swimming advisories today?
Also on today's calendar: Jersey Shore Ride For Food Justice and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
- Wednesday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• High Bacteria Levels Trigger Swimming Advisories at 10 New Jersey Beaches (shorenewsnetwork.com) — If you're heading to the ocean in Long Branch, be aware that Imperial House and Elberon Beach Club are under swimming advisories due to elevated bacteria levels. State officials are retesting the water, and conditions could change quickly, so residents and visitors should check the NJBeaches website for the latest updates before deciding to swim.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Long Branch
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★ Featured events ★
- Jersey Shore Ride For Food Justice →
Trinity Church, 503 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park
7:00 am - 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
County Road 530, County Rd 530,
11:00 am - New 2 You Kids Consignment Event - Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 - Brookdale Comm College →
Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
9:00 am
Saturday September 12
Monday September 28
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Other local events
- Behind the Bar Monday →
Long Branch NJ
6:00 pm - Girl Dinner at Avenue →
11:00 am - Win the HABcore Cup! →
Battleground Country Club, 1 Covenhoven Rd, Manalapan Township
11:00 am - Karaoke with Giuseppe at Max's in Long Branch →
Max's Bar & Grill, 25 Matilda Terrace, Long Branch
7:00 pm - Back to School Dance Theme Sunday Funday Karaoke at Nip-N-Tuck in Long Branch →
Nip n Tuck Bar & Grill, 23 Norwood Ave, Long Branch
2:00 pm - Back to the 80's Big Hair Don't Care-oke DJ Giuseppe's Birthday Celebration at McLoone's Pier House →
McLoone's Pier House, 1 Ocean Ave N, Long Branch
7:00 pm - Eatontown Community Blood Drive →
St. Dorothea Church, 240 Broad St, Eatontown
12:30 pm - Bugs, Birds and Beyond Free Children's Festival →
4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold
12:00 pm - YMCA Counseling & Social Services Passport to Wellness Open House →
166 Main St, Matawan
10:00 am
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Sunday September 13
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Friday September 25
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💬 Chatter
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- Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in West Long Branch. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
West Long Branch
- Bruce Springsteen performs 14 Chuck Berry songs (LISTEN HERE) (njarts.net)
- ONE IS ENOUGH: Poll's goal boosts No. 16 Hofstra men over Drexel (frontrowsoccer.com)
Oceanport
- Monmouth Park Entries & Results for Monday, 9-7-2026 (horseracingnation.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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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