🏖️ New Jersey History: William D. Frayne, later a Sea Bright resident, saved himself and his observer when their plane caught fire over France on Oct. 17, 1918. He used a side-slip descent to keep flames from blowing directly onto his passenger. Both jumped out after landing, just before the fuel tank exploded.

365> Holmdel and Manasquan earned places among Niche’s 2027 Best School Districts in New Jersey, ranking No. 19 and No. 49, respectively. They are the two Monmouth County districts in the statewide top 50. (See List)

365> Steven Van Zandt will enter the Count Basie Center’s Walk of Fame in Red Bank before the TeachRock benefit Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7 pm. Pete Davidson hosts, Tom Morello participates, and Kool & the Gang performs. (Tickets)

365> Your holiday movie calendar is about to fill up. Small-town romances, second chances, and Christmas kisses are headed our way—and we’ve gathered the premiere schedule so you can plan your nights on the couch. Bookmark our 2026 Holiday Movie Premiere Schedule before your next favorite slips past you. (See Schedule)

365> Genetic testing showed Lisa Craven had a greater than 40% lifetime risk of breast cancer, leading her to choose a preventive double mastectomy. She is sharing her experience and encouraging women to discuss whether genetic testing is appropriate for them. (More)

365> Little Silver: Locale is drawing diners from as far as Philadelphia for its lobster cutlet. Chef Anthony Palermo butterflies and breads a lobster tail, fries it, and serves it over risotto with saffron butter. (More)

365> Howell: Rob Panasuk turned a backyard trail into The Conover Killings, a haunted attraction at Conover’s Christmas Tree Farm in Wall. An October profile traces its beginnings as a free event in 2021 and the fictional “Mill Massacre” story he created for its outdoor scares. (More)

365> Two rescued lab beagles, Sugar and Honey, are up for adoption at Monmouth County SPCA. (See Video)

365> The Jamaica’s crew from Brielle filmed a whale shark swimming beside the fishing boat for about 45 minutes during a tuna trip in Hudson Canyon. Captain Erik Bogan shared video of the encounter with the world’s largest fish species. (More)

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