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🌱 Patch AM: How officials kept Lakewood’s massive women’s gathering safe on the ground and sky

Spotted on the Lakewood calendar: Daughters Of The British Empire Bake Sale Fundraiser

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Hello Lakewood! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How officials kept Lakewood's massive women's gathering safe on the ground and sky
  • Why Lakewood's ZIP code now rivals booming Texas suburbs in size

Also on today's calendar: Daughters Of The British Empire Bake Sale Fundraiser and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a stray shower, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Thousands of Women Gather in Lakewood as Sheriff's Office Monitored Skies Above Massive Event (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Thousands of women from Lakewood and nearby communities packed the Cedarbridge area for the annual N'shei Adirei HaTorah gathering, prompting a major coordinated safety operation. Lakewood police, emergency services, and the Ocean County Sheriff's Office managed traffic, crowds, and even monitored drone activity overhead, ensuring the large religious event proceeded smoothly and without reported incidents.
   

• Fastest-Growing ZIP Populations (wordpress.com) — Lakewood's 08701 ZIP code now ranks among the largest in the country, with more than 136,000 residents and a dense, distinctive community profile. While Texas suburbs dominate many growth lists, this analysis highlights how Lakewood's large households and density make it a national outlier worth watching for planners, marketers, and anyone curious about the town's rapid population buildup.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Lakewood. Apply here.
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Cook - Georgian Court University in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • RWJBarnabas Health Cuts Ribbon on Toms River Ambulatory Care Facility (njbmagazine.com)

Ok Lakewood! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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