🏖️ Jersey Shore Throwback: During the summer of 1939, the United Kingdom’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited Red Bank on their way back to Canada from Washington, D.C. It marked the first time in history that a reigning British monarch had visited either Canada or the U.S.

Today is National Mutt Day, a day we honor mixed-breed shelter dogs. If you’ve ever had a dog, you know they are pure love. Monmouth County SPCA is always looking for support.

365> Monmouth County: The Sheriff’s Office celebrated K-9 Remi's fourth birthday this week. As a skilled narcotics detection K-9, Remi plays a vital role in helping to keep our communities safe. (See Photo)

365> Ocean Township: The 50^th annual Italian American Festival will run Aug. 5-9  at Joe Palaia Park, headed by Frank Visco, this year’s Italian American Association chairman. (More)

365> Asbury Park: The new $18.5 million firehouse on Memorial Drive is expected to be operational soon, as it awaits the traffic signal out front to be operational. (More)

365> Keansburg: Market Fresh Supermarket has opened, the borough's first supermarket in about 50 years. (More)

365> Oceanport: Skinny Flowers Brewing will celebrate it’s first anniversary on Saturday. (More)

365> Freehold: Cafe 360 is celebrating it’s 20th year in business and was honored by the county commissioners. (If you haven’t tried their gelato cakes, you should!) (More)

Pig and Parrot—Brielle
Fri 7 pm - So Shot!
Sat 4 pm - Kevin Hill then Burning Sun
Sun 5 pm - Koka Philips

The Seafarer—Highlands
Fri 7 pm – Matthew DeSantis
Sat 7 pm – The Highland’s Express
Sun 4 pm - Psycho Submarines

Val’s Tavern—Rumson
Fri 7 pm – Shore Bet Duo
Sat 7:30 pm – Alden Street Band

Donovan’s Reef—Sea Bright
Fri 6 pm - The Polish Nannies
Sat 6 pm - Hang Loose
Sun 4 pm - Eddie Testa Band

The Parker House—Sea Girt
Fri 8 pm - Original Copy
Sat 3 pm - The Bergen Boys then Madhouse
Sun 4 pm - Spare Parts then Pat Roddy

365> Fireman’s Fair: The fun continues today at Mallard Park through Aug. 1 in Manasquan. (More)

365> The Highland’s 31st Annual Clam Fest: Open through Aug. 2 at Huddy Park. (More)

365> Hazlet Farmers Market: Saturday, Aug. 1, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm at James J. Cullen Center parking lot on Union Ave. (More)

365> Music & Food Truck Festival: 21 gourmet food trucks will be on Marina Lawn in Atlantic Highlands on Sunday, Aug. 2 from 12-8:30 pm. (More)

365> Latin Festival: Tacos and Tequila: On Sunday, Aug. 2, Monmouth Park Racetrack is hosting the festival from 11 am - 5 pm. Live music by Xol Azul will have you dancing from 12-4 pm. (More)

365> A Very Berry Festival: Sunday, Aug. 2, at Squan Plaza in Manasquan. (More)

What’s your favorite cheesecake flavor?

Strawberry: 37%
Plain: 24%
Chocolate: 15%
Other: 15%
Caramel: 6%
Pumpkin: 3%

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