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Cheers Manalapan! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new NJ Transit tech could change your Manalapan commute
  • What Manalapan's narrow loss to Wall means for the Braves

Also on today's calendar: Tremendous Home & Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An a.m. shower; turning sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NJ Transit advances bus technology upgrades to add Wi-Fi, better bus tracking (masstransitmag.com) — Manalapan bus riders will soon see upgraded NJ Transit technology, including free onboard Wi‑Fi and new digital signs at Route 9 North and Gordon's Corner Road and the Aldrich Road Park & Ride. These pilots promise more accurate real‑time arrival information, service alerts, and better nighttime visibility, helping local commuters plan trips more reliably across Monmouth County and beyond.
   

• Making the Leap: Rumson's Brady Williams Ignites Passing Game in Win Over Holmdel (shoresportsinsider.com) — Rumson-Fair Haven's explosive passing attack powered a 40-28 win over Holmdel, but the game also shook up the Class A North race that includes Manalapan. Wall, now Rumson's next opponent, edged No. 7 Manalapan 15-12 on Thursday, a result that reshapes early-season expectations for Braves fans following Shore Conference football.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Monmouth County Library to Host After-Hours Concert With Chris Pinnella —Monmouth County Library Headquarters Read on Patch
  • YMCA of the Jersey Shore Invites Community to "Passport to Wellness" Open House on Sept. 25 —YMCA of the Jersey Shore Read on Patch
  • Al at AMI Plumbing is very experienced very professional does a great job.
    I highly recommend him. He's done many jobs for me and I'm very pleased with this work. (Nextdoor Holiday Park)

🗞 Nearby News

Freehold

  • 75-Unit Toll Brothers Townhouse Development Approved in Randolph (jerseydigs.com)
  • Center Players presents a reading of "You've Got Hate Mail" on September 14th (newjerseystage.com)

Marlboro

  • Virtual Forum Set For Marlboro School Board Candidates: See Details (patch.com)

Holmdel

  • Holmdel High School Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (patch.com)
  • Virtual Forum Set For Holmdel School Board Candidates: See Details (patch.com)

Ok Manalapan! 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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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