Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gymnastics teams to watch, 2026 (nj.com subscription) — Brick Memorial High School's gymnastics team is spotlighted as one of New Jersey's top programs, coming off a strong return to the state championships. The piece also notes recent state meets held right in Brick, underscoring the town's role as a key venue for high-level gymnastics competition.
• Documentary featuring St. Carlo Acutis to be screened Sept. 25 in Lakewood (trentonmonitor.com subscription) — Brick residents connected to St. Dominic Church's Shrine of St. Carlo Acutis may be especially interested in a new documentary about the young saint, screening Sept. 25 at the Strand Theater in nearby Lakewood. The film follows teens on pilgrimage and explores why Carlo has become a powerful patron for Catholic youth across the Diocese of Trenton.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hi everyone! I live in the Shore Acres area, and this cat recently showed up with a fish hook attached to her lip. Has anyone seen her around? I'm working with a… (Nextdoor Shore Acres)
Is someone looking for this cat? It was found yesterday by Lanes Mill Wawa. There is contact info from Facebook. (Nextdoor Hendrickson Ave)
Target Corporation posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1153) in Brick. Apply here.
QuickChek posted a job opening for Team Member - Part Time in Brick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brick here.
🗞 Nearby News
Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant Boardwalk Guide: Rides, Food & Beach (hudsonreporter.com)
Point Pleasant Beach
Wildwoods boardwalk tops USA Today's 'Best Boardwalks' list (wobm.com)
Senior Sunrise at the Shore Kicks Off Final Year for Piscataway High School Class of 2027 (tapinto.net)
New Mobile Bookstore, Jersey Shore Reality Series Filming, + More News You Missed at the Jersey Shore (thelocalgirl.com)
Lakewood
📸 Inspectors Spotted Checking Gas Pumps At Lakewood Gas Station (thelakewoodscoop.com)
FIRST REPORT: Lakewood Roshei Mosdos Unite to Postpone Girls' Elementary School Registration Until Rosh Chodesh Shevat (thelakewoodscoop.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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