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Also on today's calendar: Turn Old Jewelry…And More Into Cash and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Long Branch's Art In The Park Returns This Year (patch.com) — Long Branch residents can look forward to the return of Art in the Park on May 24, a free outdoor art and craft show in West End Park. With twice as many artists and vendors this year, visitors can explore diverse artwork, join a community piece themed around America 250, enjoy lawn games, and support local businesses.
2. Girls abused by Long Branch, NJ teacher settle for $3.7M (wobm.com) — Long Branch public schools will pay $3.7 million to four former Catrambone Elementary students who reported abuse by their teacher, now imprisoned for child endangerment. The largest share goes to one girl, while three others also receive substantial settlements, and the former teacher remains incarcerated and barred from teaching.
3. Police implement curfew after large crowds form at Pier Village in Long Branch (news12.com) — Police imposed an 8 p.m. curfew at Pier Village in Long Branch Tuesday night after large groups of teenagers and fights broke out, drawing a heavy response with riot shields. Crowds were cleared by about 9:15 p.m., and even an NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line train was delayed 45 minutes because of the police activity.
4. NJ Rep presents the World Premiere of "The Vienna Lessons" (newjerseystage.com) — Long Branch’s New Jersey Repertory Company will host the world premiere of Jack Canfora’s comic-drama The Vienna Lessons from June 4–28, 2026, at its Broadway venue. The play imagines a witty, high-stakes encounter between Mozart and a young Beethoven, with multiple weekly performances and tickets available online or by phone.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
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