What's up Holmdel! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Holmdel First Aid Squad Aims To Enhance Pediatric Care With New Equipment (patch.com) — Holmdel families can expect safer ambulance rides for children now that the Holmdel First Aid Squad has outfitted every ambulance with specialized Stryker pediatric restraint systems. Local officials say this upgrade, the first of its kind in Monmouth County, supports Holmdel's push for New Jersey's "Always Ready for Children" designation and strengthens emergency care for the town's youngest residents.
2. Catsbury Park Cat Convention Sets 2026 Return To Holmdel (patch.com) — Holmdel residents will soon see Bell Works transformed into a regional hub for cat lovers when the Catsbury Park Cat Convention returns, bringing adoptable cats, expert talks, celebrity guests, and interactive activities. Proceeds support Catsbury Park's rescue and TNR work, so attending offers both a fun weekend and a way to help vulnerable cats across the Jersey Shore.
3. Mia Knight of Holmdel has NJ music legend rooting for her on 'The Voice' (northjersey.com) — A Holmdel High School junior, Mia Knight, is turning heads on NBC's "The Voice," backed by New Jersey music legend Eddie Brigati of the Rascals. With guidance from Brigati and support from her Holmdel family, she's now competing on Queen Latifah's team as the show heads into its Battle rounds.
4. Brookdale Alum Kevin Alwell: Leaning Into AI (brookdalecc.edu) — A Brookdale Community College alum who grew up in Holmdel shares how choosing a local, affordable education led to a career in software engineering and AI leadership at OpenAI. He reflects on supportive faculty, balancing full-time work with classes, and urges students to lean into AI, build strong soft skills, and embrace nontraditional paths to long-term success.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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