🏖️ Monmouth History: On this day in 2024, the U.S. Navy commissioned its first mixed-gender submarine the USS New Jersey at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown.

Monday Motivation: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” - Maya Angelou

365> Red Bank: The Doremus building on Broad Street, which has been vacant for 14 years, was turned into a fake yoga studio for a Netflix movie shoot. New Roc Yoga will be featured in Spy Duo, starring Kevin Hart. (More)

365> Matawan: YMCA of the Jersey Shore Counseling & Social Services is hosting Passport to Wellness, a free, interactive open house set for Friday, Sept. 25, from 10 am to 2 pm, for anyone interested in learning about local mental health resources. (More)

365> Hazlet/Holmdel: The Office of Mosquito Control found West Nile virus activity in Hazlet and Holmdel. As a precaution, they’ll spray for mosquitoes with truck-mounted equipment on Tuesday, September 15. (More)

365> Howell: Family, friends, veterans, and supporters will gather Thursday, Sept. 17, at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club for A Toast to Dennis—A Night of Remembrance, the annual black-tie gala benefiting the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund. (More)

365> Asbury Park: The former National Guard Armory, which has been vacant for years, is now Armory Flats, with 24 one and two-bedroom apartments starting at $3,500 a month. (More)

365> Ocean Grove: Pop’s Pork Rub debuted its Original Sweet BBQ rub at the Fall Market on Saturday in front of the Great Auditorium. Neptune BBQ enthusiast Jim Granelli developed the signature product over the last 15 years. (More)

365> Monmouth County Commissioners formally designated September 11, 2026, as a County Day of Remembrance and hosted their annual ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook in Atlantic Highlands. Overlooking Sandy Hook and Manhattan, the gathering honored the 147 local residents lost in 2001 and marked the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. (More)

365> Monmouth County home sale data released for late summer shows the median single-family home price in the county reached $812,225. The report indicates local housing values remain nearly 25% above the New Jersey statewide median. (More)

365> Wayfair announced it is expanding its physical brick-and-mortar presence into Monmouth County by opening a new location inside the Seaview Square Shopping Center in Ocean Township. (More)

365> Coach Steve Pikiell, who helped return the Rutgers men's basketball team to the NCAA Tournament after three decades, announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo treatment. (More)

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365> A Sunny Day in the Shade exhibition is open at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. The Pollak Gallery continues its fall art exhibition through the weekend, featuring 43 original works by local artist Jill Kerwick. (More)

365> Come From Away is at Bell Theater in Holmdel through Oct. 4. The Tony Award-winning musical commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a rousing, highly entertaining, but also touching, show. (More)

365> Hispanic Heritage Virtual Author Talk, hosted by the Monmouth County Library System, is a virtual rebroadcast featuring Smithsonian curator discussions on Latinx history, literature, and art on Friday, Sept. 18, starting at 10 am. (More)

365> The Piano Lesson, August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, debuts on Friday, Sept. 18, officially launching the Two River Theater's 2026/27 season with performances running through October 4 in Red Bank. (More)

365> Total Mass Retain is at The Vogel in Red Bank on Friday, Sept. 18, delivering complex progressive rock classics in an intimate two-level setting. (More)

365> T'ai Chi Chih & Meditation: Discover how the easy-to-learn movements of this non-martial art "moving meditation" practice can be effectively combined with periods of quiet "guided imagery" seated meditation. Mondays at Thompson Park in Lincroft. First class today at 10:30 am. (More)

365> Latin & Party Line Dancing: Learn Latin-inspired line dances, including Salsa and Bachata basics, alongside a selection of classic and contemporary party favorites, like the Electric Slide, on Mondays at Tatum Park in Middletown. First class today at 3 pm. (More)

365> The Great AI Race: Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 8–10 am, at the Ocean County College campus
in Toms River, bringing four AI platforms into a live head-to-head competition. Hosted by the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council's Nonprofit and Technology committees. (More)

365> Where Nature and History Converge: Mt. Mitchill Overlook: Join a Park System naturalist and historic interpreter for an on-site discussion about the fascinating history of Mt. Mitchill, a 12-acre County Park offering views of Sandy Hook Bay and the Manhattan skyline. Thursday, Sept. 17, 5-7 pm. (More)

365> Creative Collage Challenge Class: Instructor Tara Collins will teach composition and various techniques. Each week, you will get a new challenge to work on while allowing your intuition and subconscious brain to lead the way. Thursdays, starting Sept. 17 at Dorbrook Park in Colts Neck, 6:30-8:30 pm. (More)

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