🏖️ Monmouth History: This week in 1892, heavyweight boxer James J. "Gentleman Jim" Corbett completed his high-profile seaside training camp in Asbury Park and traveled to New Orleans, where he knocked out John L. Sullivan in 21 rounds to claim the World Heavyweight Championship title.

Happy Labor Day! The holiday began during the Industrial Revolution and honors the achievements and contributions of American workers. The first unofficial Labor Day celebration took place on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. For many of us, it signals the start of Locals’ Summer.

365> Monmouth County: Red Bank, Ocean Grove, and Spring Lake were named to a list of the 9 Best Towns in NJ for a Two-Day Recharge by WorldAtlas. (See List)

365> Lincroft: The 2026 Workforce Development Fall Job Fair will be held at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 9:30 am - 1 pm. (More)

365> Asbury Park: The city launched a state-funded free shuttle service that gives residents and visitors a way to get around at no cost. Riders can be dropped off anywhere along the route. (More)

365> Avon-By-The-Sea: The Avon Historical Society has started a petition to establish a permanent museum space to store, preserve, and display the borough's history. (More)

365> Rumson: The Borough Hall Neighborhood project, also known as 15B Maplewood, is complete and will be move-in ready by Oct. 1. The four-bedroom unit will provide housing to four low-income young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. (More)

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365> A New Jersey frozen custard stand made the list of the 12 Best Ice Cream Stands in America. (See List)

365> Dolly Parton’s former home in the Danish-inspired city of Solvang in Santa Barbara County, California, is on the market and includes a red door and a windmill. (See Photo)

365> Professional Soccer is coming to the Garden State. The club, which will begin play in July 2027, will initially be known as New Jersey MLS NEXT Pro before receiving a new name, colors, and crest developed with input from fans and the local community. (More)

365> Florida retirement calling? WalletHub released its report on the best places to retire in the U.S., with Orlando taking the top spot, followed by Miami and Tampa. (See List)

365> The FirstEnergy Foundation awarded $1.3 million in grants to 25 New Jersey food banks and pantries as part of its largest investment in hunger relief to date, with the funding expected to provide more than 3.8 million meals across the state. (More)

365> Feast of San Gennaro: Sept. 19, 1-10 pm, at the Gordons Corner Fire Company in Manalapan. Live music, food trucks, Mega 50/50, petting zoo, and kids zone. (More)

365> Sea Bright Day: Sept. 19, 1-6 pm, at the Municipal Complex on Ocean Ave. (More)

365> Wind & Sea Festival: Sept. 19, 11 am – 5 pm, at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth. Activities include kayaking, fishing, kite flying, crabbing, sandcastle building, and seining. (More)

365> Red Bank Dog Days in Marine Park, Sept. 19, 12 - 4 pm. The event is presented by the Red Bank Animal Welfare Committee and features food, music, activities, prizes, and pet adoption opportunities. (More)

365> 21st Latino Festival of Monmouth County: Sept. 19, 12-7 pm, at the Hall of Records Parking Lot in Freehold. Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, Latin food, games, and entertainment. Free admission. Rain date Sept. 20. (More)

365> The 13th Anniversary of the Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk, in support of the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, in Neptune. (More)

365> Fall Harvest Festival: Sept. 19-20 at The Historic Village at Allaire in Farmingdale. (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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