🏖️ Jersey History: On August 10, 1910, the Wright Brothers came to Monmouth County to stage “America’s Greatest Aviation Meet.” It was designed to be a grand exhibition of manned heavier-than-air flight.

Monday Motivation: Don't wait until everything is perfect to begin. Start with what you have, where you are, and make today count. Motivation comes after you get into action, not before.

Our Poll today asks which fast casual burger is your favorite, after USA Today named its top 10 in the U.S. Interestingly, three of the top five are not available in New Jersey.

365> Red Bank: Celebrating 50 years of religious life this year, Red Bank Catholic High School Guidance Counselor Sister Regina Callahan used the L.I.F.E. Club to help infuse the Mercy Core Values of spirituality, community, service, and social justice, into life at the school. (More)

365> Eatontown: To celebrate being named USA Today's No. 1 Burger in America for the third consecutive year and the No. 1 Fast Casual Restaurant for the second year, Habit Burger & Grill is thanking local fans with free burgers on Aug. 22. (See Details)

365> Bradley Beach & Ocean Grove: Fletcher Lake is becoming one of the area’s most encouraging environmental restoration stories. (See Details)

365> Holmdel: The township’s Community Development Department is seeking residents of all ages to participate in a focus group on a new resident portal. (Register)

365> Neptune: The township library launched its bookmobile, a traveling library on wheels, to get books into the hands of residents who can’t make it to the library. Read more about the history of bookmobiles in our country. (More)

365> Queens-born truck driver Joe Macken, 63, built “one of the most ambitious handmade representations of New York City ever created,” according to the Museum of the City of New York, where Macken’s model is on display through September. (More)

365> Merriam-Webster offers a free Time Traveler feature that allows you to select a year and see what words had their first recorded usage during that time. An influencer recently used the tool to share five words from their birth year that they felt best described them, and it inspired others to do the same. (Your Turn)

365> Sherwin-Williams released its collection of 48 colors that will define home decor in 2027, noting they are meant to be mixed and matched. (More)

365> Have you seen the fire rainbow over West Virginia? It’s a rare atmospheric phenomenon caused by ice crystals in cirrus clouds refracting sunlight. (See Photo)

365> Jake Thistle will perform on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 6 pm, as part of the free summer concert series presented by the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and Asbury Audio at the Klose Amphitheater outside the center. (More)

365> The Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center is hosting a Filmmaker Meet Up on Aug. 13 at 7 pm in partnership with the Asbury Park Arts Council. All experience levels will come together to collaborate and exchange ideas. (More)

365> Rescue Ridge, a no-kill animal rescue group, will be at Woody's Roadside Tavern in Farmingdale on Aug. 20 and the West Long Branch PetSmart on Aug. 22 for adoptions. (More)

365> Arts Fest Day will be presented by the Arts Council of Bradley Beach on Sunday, Aug. 23, at the 5th Avenue Boardwalk Gazebo, 12:35-5:30 pm. (More)

365> The Red Bank Pop Culture Festival returns on Sept. 19 (rain date - Sept. 26) from 12-4 pm at Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash. It's a celebration of movies, comics, music, gaming, anime, cosplay, and art. (More)

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