Rainy Forecast Could Dampen Summer Concert Series

The wet weather that was supposed to arrive on Monday held off just long enough for a beautiful summer day. According to the National Weather Service, we will not be as lucky on Tuesday as close to three quarters of an inch of rain is expected to blanket our area.

With the rain the high temperature for Tuesday is expected to be around 79 degrees with a low of 61 at night. The rain could continue into tonight before clearing up on Wednesday.

If the rain holds off or clears up on time the Freehold Raceway Mall will host the latest in its summer concert series with Nine Deeez Night. The show starts at 6 p.m. and is expected to run until 8 p.m. weather permitting.

Voting in the special primary election for the US Senate will also be happening around the township today. Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. for the special primary elections.

Yesterday was Middle Child’s Day and today is Chinese Valentine’s Day and Daughter’s Day. On this date in 1961 the Berlin Wall was built to divide the city. In movie history the popular film Bambi premiered at Radio City Music Hall on this date in 1942.

Former Cuban dictator Fidel Castro turns 87 today and actor Danny Bonaduce turns 54. Legendary director Alfred Hitchcock was born 114 years ago today.