Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
Friday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 70.
Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Asbury Park PAL Youth Boxing Club Celebrates Completion of 10-Week Mentoring Program (tapinto.net) — Young boxers with the Asbury Park Police Athletic League just wrapped up a 10-week "Decision Making" mentoring program that focused on teamwork, problem-solving, and positive choices beyond the ring. With help from author Matt Stevens, the club used interactive activities to build confidence and critical thinking, underscoring PAL's broader mission to support Asbury Park youth through athletics and mentorship.
• From Bethesda Magazine: Rediscovering Asbury Park, New Jersey (bethesdamagazine.com) — Asbury Park's roller-coaster history, from faded resort to revived arts and music hub, is explored through personal memories and a fresh visit packed with boardwalk stops, historic sites, and live venues. The piece highlights today's restaurants, hotels, galleries, and family-friendly attractions, giving locals and visitors a detailed look at how the city's character and economy have evolved along the shore.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Good morning Neighbors. A family member is in need of a gastroenterologist. I have no experience with one or know anyone who does. Recommendations please? TYI. (Nextdoor Asbury Park)
PepsiCo, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandiser in Asbury Park. Apply here.
Bath & Body Works posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Store Manager-Jersey Shore Premium Outlets in Asbury Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Asbury Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove to Present Sacred Masterworks Concert Featuring Mozart's REQUIEM (broadwayworld.com)
Everyone says 'Grace.' She's a new Grover with unsurpassed flexibility. (blogfinger.net)
Modern OG history—2019. New owner has plans (March, 2026) for the North End site of the 'White Whale' (# 4 Boardwalk' aka 'Dunes') which was destroyed in an Ocean Grove fire in 2019. (blogfinger.net)
Ocean
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 18-24, 2026 (newjerseystage.com)
Long Branch
State Closes Monmouth County Beach Due To High Levels Of Human Fecal Bacteria (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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