🏖️ Jersey Shore Throwback: On August 7, 1979, Abigail Spanberger, a retired intelligence officer and the first female governor of Virginia (D-2026), was born in Red Bank.

It’s National Lighthouse Day, which honors historic lighthouses and the 1789 establishment of the federal lighthouse service—including the three lighthouses that call Monmouth County home. Can you name them?

365> Monmouth County: County commissioners released the Monmouth County 2026 Existing Conditions Report, the first milestone in developing the county’s next Comprehensive Master Plan. (See Report)

365> Neptune: Bil Rosen, EMS chief and deputy emergency management coordinator, is being honored after he collapsed and died Monday in the line of duty. He was 59. (More)

365> Middletown: Timothy J. Cunningham, Esq. was appointed the township's next administrator. He succeeds Township Administrator Anthony P. Mercantante, who is retiring after more than 40 years of service to the township. (More)

365> Holmdel: The Policemen's Benevolent Association (PBA) is inviting the community to celebrate 60 years of service by the police department at the Diamond Holiday PBA Ball. The black-tie event will be on Dec. 11 at Bell Works. (More)

365> Monmouth County: Authorities are warning residents about an ongoing scam in which callers falsely identify themselves as Sheriff's Office representatives. (More)

Low Dive—Asbury Park
Fri 9:30 pm - Emerson Woolfe & The Wishbones, International Superstar Robin
Sat 12 pm - 2nd Annual Asbury Park Reggae Fest, The Outcrops, All Nite Long
Sun 8 pm - The Boardwalk Boogie w/Foggy Nation

Columns—Avon-by-the-Sea
Fri 5 pm – Blue Highways, Pay Roddy Band
Sat 4 pm – Enjoy!, The Alibis
Sun 5 pm - Joe Baracata Band

Harpoon Willy’s—Manasquan
Fri 8:30 pm – Brue Crew
Sat 8:30 pm – The Vinyl Trio

Donovan’s Reef—Sea Bright
Fri 6 pm - Enjoy!
Sat 6 pm - Friend Zone
Sun 4 pm - The Alt

Jakeabob’s Bay—Union Beach
Fri 6:30 pm - Billy’s Fault
Sat 6:30 pm - Liam Davis Band
Sun 4 pm - Patty C

365> Lilo & Stich: Free Movies Under the Stars at Howell Library Hill. Activities begin at 6:30 pm. (More)

365> Ocean Township Festival: Hosted by the Italian American Association, Aug. 7-9, opens 5 pm daily at Joe Palaia Park. Fireworks, raffles, free Moroccan Sheepherders concert. (Details)

365> 72nd Annual Red Bank Sidewalk Sale: Aug. 7-9, Downtown. (More)

365> 137th Annual Old Fashioned Fireman’s Fair: Aug. 7-8 on Monmouth Ave. in Atlantic Highlands. Hosted by Navesink Fire Company. (More)

365> Illumination Night: Saturday, 7-10 pm on Aug. 8 at Auditorium Square Park in Ocean Grove. (More)

365> 5^th Annual Car Show & Concert: Sunday, Aug. 9 starting at 5 pm at the Marlboro Recreation Center. (More)

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