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Cheers Long Branch! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about today's destructive West End Court house fire
  • Can Long Branch cool off unbeaten Manalapan on Saturday?
  • How hard is it to afford basics in New Jersey now?

Also on today's calendar: Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a little rain; windy, temps: high: 66, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a little rain; windy, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Long Branch house fire near Springsteen's old bungalow (app.com) — A structure at 8 West End Court in Long Branch was destroyed by an early-morning fire on Wednesday, right next door to the bungalow where Bruce Springsteen wrote some of his early music. Multiple images show extensive damage, but details about injuries or the cause weren't immediately available, leaving nearby residents watching closely for updates.
   

• No. 13 Manalapan boys soccer rides hat trick to divisional win over St. John Vianney (nj.com subscription) — Long Branch's boys soccer team heads on the road Saturday to face a red-hot, unbeaten Manalapan squad that just routed St. John Vianney 6-0 behind a hat trick from Ryan Seybuck. The divisional matchup will test Long Branch against one of the Shore's top-ranked teams and could shake up the North A standings early in the season.
   

• 67% in NJ struggle to afford at least one basic need, report finds (app.com) — New data show that 67% of New Jersey residents struggle to afford at least one basic need, and housing costs are a major driver, especially at the Shore. For Long Branch residents, the report highlights efforts like Monmouth Medical's free "Food Farmacy" program at its local hospital, underscoring how even middle-class families are turning to food pantries and assistance.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Monmouth Travels To Dartmouth For Fourth Road Game In Five Early Season Games —Mike Ready Read on Patch
  • The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For Monmouth County Surrogate & Monmouth County Commissioners Monday, Sept 28 —Marianne Kligman Read on Patch
  • Lions Water Adventure posted a job opening for Lifeguard (Summer Season) in Eatontown. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Dishwasher - Eatontown Chili's in Eatontown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Long Branch here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Long Branch

  • Monmouth football against Ivy power Dartmouth seeks 2nd straight on road (app.com)
  • Dooley Examines Changing Views of Justice in New Book (monmouth.edu)
  • Top 15 NJ Arts Events of the Week: Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, AC/DC, Tony Danza, more (njarts.net)

Oceanport

  • McCann Systems' Caesars Sportsbook at Monmouth Park Wins Best Casino Project (commercialintegrator.com)
  • Jersey Shore Artist Karen Mansfield Announces New Single and Children's Book (newjerseystage.com)
  • Bishops Bay, Stimulate Favored In Ack Ack, Bourbon Flight Stakes (sunherald.com)

Red Bank

  • Steven Van Zandt To Join Basie Center Walk Of Fame (patch.com)

Ok Long Branch! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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