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Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Meet the Lifeguard: How Devon Smith Went From Junior Guard to Long Branch Ocean Rescue (tapinto.net) — A Long Branch native lifeguard, Devon Smith, now serves as a floating guard across several city beaches and credits local wrestling and junior guard programs for his lifesaving skills. He shares how crowded summer weekends, tight-knit Ocean Rescue teammates, and a dramatic 2025 rip-current rescue have shaped his commitment to protecting swimmers along Long Branch's four miles of shoreline.
• Brookdale Community College will layoff staff amid rising costs (njtoday.com) — Brookdale Community College is preparing staff layoffs as health benefits, utilities and other costs soar while enrollment lags, and leaders say tuition hikes aren't a viable fix. For Long Branch residents, the story notes the college's Long Branch campus was sold to the city earlier this year after enrollment there declined, signaling a shift in how that site will be used.
• Take A Boys' Trip While Checking Out These '72 Hours' Filming Locations (travelnoire.com) — Long Branch gets a cameo in Netflix's new Kevin Hart comedy "72 Hours," with some scenes shot there alongside Jersey City and Hoboken standing in for Miami. The guide walks fans through Garden State filming spots, suggests when to visit, and highlights transportation, attractions, dining, and lodging options if you're planning a Jersey or Miami boys' trip inspired by the movie.
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