Shore Towns Will Celebrate Italian Heritage This Weekend: Jersey Shore Today

JERSEY SHORE — Hello Patch readers, here are the top stories from around the Jersey Shore this Friday.

Italian Festival, Columbus Day Parade Take Over Seaside Heights: The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade returns to Seaside Heights on Sunday, capping a weekend of feasting on all things Italian. MORE.

Long Branch's Columbus Day Parade Scheduled For Sunday: Long Branch is also planning to celebrate Italian Heritage this weekend with a parade on Sunday. The city said it would make any weather-related decisions on the morning of the event. MORE.

Nobel Peace Prize Awarded To Journalist With NJ Ties: Maria Ressa, a Toms River North and Princeton grad, has been awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for her work as a journalist in the Philippines. Ressa has spent the last 30 years of her career challenging dictators and governments in Southeast Asia. MORE.

Murder-For-Hire Charge Added For Brick Man In Father's Killing: A Brick Township man charged in the killing of his father in 2019 is now accused of murder for hire in the case, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said Friday. He faces life in prison if convicted. MORE.

Barnegat Library Showcases Lacey Man's Typewriter Collection: People around the world have seen Ian McAndrew's typewriters on social media. Now locals have a chance to see them up close. A collection of his vintage typewriters, including ones that have significant historical value, are on display in the Barnegat Library. MORE.

The Tug Of War Between Squan And Point Beach Is Still On: Despite the rainy forecast for this weekend, the third-annual intercoastal tug-of-war between Manasquan and Point Pleasant Beach is still on for Saturday. MORE.

Dog Day Coming To Ocean City Boardwalk: Dogs and their owners are invited to a day of fun on the Ocean City Boardwalk, where pets are prohibited during the rest of the year, on Saturday Oct. 23. MORE.