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

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Manalapan company just won a top statewide business honor?
  • How did Manalapan let a 2-0 hockey lead slip away?
  • How a Manalapan-raised artist landed on Forbes’ 30 Under 30

Also on today's calendar: Major Office Furniture Liquidation and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Manalapanfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 42 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Sunday: Snow early in the morning, temps: high: 29, low: 15. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 29 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NJBIZ unveils 2025 Business of the Year award winners (njbiz.com) — A Manalapan-based company, Facility Solutions Group Inc., has been named Family-owned Business of the Year (101+ employees) in NJBIZ’s 2025 Business of the Year awards, spotlighting local economic strength. The statewide program honored companies and executives across New Jersey for business growth, community impact, and professional excellence.
   

• Manasquan edges out win over Manalapan - Boys ice hockey recap (nj.com subscription) — Manalapan’s boys ice hockey team dropped a tight 3-2 game to Manasquan-Point Pleasant Beach at Jersey Shore Arena in Wall, despite goals from Max Pichkar and Mason Levine. Manasquan rallied with two power-play goals in the second and the game-winner early in the third, handing the Braves their fourth straight loss.
   

• Young Bergen County CEO Named To Forbes' 30 Under 30 List (dailyvoice.com) — A rising music star who grew up in Manalapan, Audrey Nuna (Audrey Chu), has been named to Forbes’ prestigious 30 Under 30 list for her breakout success, including a viral hit and Grammy nominations. She’s featured alongside Bergen County entrepreneur Stephanie Devli, highlighting young New Jersey talent making national waves in music and business.
   

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