🏖️ Monmouth History: On Oct. 30, 1778, Lt. Col. David Rhea wrote about establishing a quartermaster’s office in Monmouth County and offered to take the job. He later operated from Allentown, helping obtain hay and horses for the Continental Army.

Today is National WICKED Day! October 30 honors one of Broadway's longest-running musicals. Millions of theatre fans from around the world are celebrating today as the day the musical WICKED premiered on Broadway.

This Week’s Must Watch: Jersey Girl was in the house! Holmdel’s Mia Knight advanced on The Voice after winning her Battle Round on the Oct. 26 episode. The 16-year-old performed “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman with Sophia Liano before Queen Latifah selected her to advance to Cut Week. It’s worth the time to hear this beautiful battle. We’re all rooting for you, Mia!! (Watch)

In Memoriam: Sir Patrick Stewart, the celebrated English actor best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film franchise, has died at the age of 86. (More)

365> New Jersey: State officials joined 19 other states and the Federal Trade Commission in suing Dollar General, accusing the 21,000-store discount chain of charging shoppers more at the register than advertised. (More)

365> Belmar: Soil cleanup at the former Amoco property is scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 2, and take approximately three weeks. The work will temporarily close part of 12th Avenue near Main Street. On 14th Avenue, water-main connections are complete, with sewer work underway and final paving dependent on weather. (More)

365> Ocean Township High School has honored former football coach George Conti with the George B. Conti Spartan Legacy Rock at the athletic entrance. Players will touch the rock before entering Spartan Stadium. Conti led the team from 1983 to 1993. (More)

365> Hazlet: A $166,000 Monmouth County Community Development Block Grant will support road rehabilitation and infrastructure improvements along Holly Avenue. Work is planned to begin in 2027. (More)

365> Colts Neck: Meet a portrayal of Revolutionary War militia commander Joshua Huddy at Colts Neck General Store on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 12-2 pm. The township’s America250 program also marks Huddy’s birthday and explores his connections to Colts Neck. (More)

365> Neptune City: Construction of new pickleball and tennis courts at Adams Field is scheduled to begin this week. Portions of the walking trail and parking lot will close during construction. (More)

365> North Brunswick: The Rutgers Jewish Film Festival runs Nov. 5-15 at Regal Cinema Commerce Center, featuring 13 films and discussions with filmmakers and guests. General admission is $16, and some screenings have sold out. (More)

365> Morristown and New Brunswick: Rick Steves joins the New Jersey Symphony for Europe: A Symphonic Journey, combining live orchestral music, travel footage, and his commentary. Performances are at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 and 7:30 pm, and State Theatre New Jersey on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 pm. (More)

365> Jersey City: The restored Loew’s Jersey Theatre’s grand-opening weekend will include the Trey Anastasio Band on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 pm and The War on Drugs on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8 pm. The 1929 movie palace is returning as a live-entertainment venue. (More)

365> New York’s Timp Mountain is the destination for a Monmouth County Park System hiking trip on Saturday, Nov. 14, departing Thompson Park in Lincroft at 6:30 am and returning around 3:30 pm. The adult-only, seven-mile hike includes steep, rocky terrain and requires hiking shoes. Preregistration and a fee are required. (More)

365> Storm King State Park, New York: The Park System offers a strenuous, 7½-mile adult hiking trip on Saturday, Nov. 14, scheduled from 6:30 am - 4 pm from Thompson Park in Lincroft. The route climbs Storm King Mountain and the North Peak of Crows Nest Mountain. Hiking footwear and registration are required. (More)

365> Trick-or-Treating around The Block welcomes families to participating Bell Works shops in Holmdel on Friday, Oct. 30, during business hours. The listed event window is 10 am - 5 pm, and costumes are encouraged. (More)

365> Witches Night Out takes place at Pier Village in Long Branch on Friday, Oct. 30, from 5-9 pm. Jillian Rhys McCoy’s free Wicked Waves performance runs from 6:30-8 pm at the Carousel Stage, with costumes, shopping, and dining throughout the village. (More)

365> Asbury Park’s City Hall Trunk or Treat takes place Saturday, Oct. 31, 12-3 pm in the City Hall parking lot. The event includes prizes for the best decorated car and costume. (More)

365> Pier Village’s Halloween Spooktacular takes place in Long Branch on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 1-5 pm. Activities include trick-or-treating, face painting, balloon artists, and music. A Spooky Bubble Show begins at the Carousel Stage at 3:15 pm. (More)

365> Splintered Sunlight’s A Grateful Halloween comes to The Stone Pony in Asbury Park on Saturday, Oct. 31, with a listed start time of 7 pm. The band performs music from the Grateful Dead catalog. Tickets are listed at $20. (More)

365> Watermark’s Masquerade Party takes place in Asbury Park on Saturday, Oct. 31, after 9 pm. There is no cover charge. Guests are asked to wear removable masquerade masks rather than costumes. (More)

365> Red Bank’s Día de los Muertos Celebration takes place at The Vogel on Sunday, Nov. 1. Family activities begin at 4 pm, followed by Red Bank Calpulli Community performances from 5-7 pm. The event also includes a community ofrenda and Catrina contest. (More)