THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Good Morning, Monmouth County! ☀️
🏖️ Jersey Shore Throwback: This week in 1976, former Monmouth University swimming star Wendy Boglioli had what she considers to be her greatest day ever as a competitor at the Olympic Games in Montreal. Boglioli swam on the team that won the gold medal in the 4×100 meter freestyle relay, which set World and Olympic Records.
Our Only in Monmouth guess the picture location is a tough one today, so we’re giving our readers a hint: It’s a great place to TEE off. Don’t forget to email us your best guess - you could win dinner at our M365 Restaurant of the Month!
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TOP STORY: Jersey Mike’s Goes Public
For decades, locals have watched Jersey Mike's grow from a Jersey Shore sandwich shop into a national brand. Now, the company is taking two major steps at once: preparing to become a publicly traded company while moving its headquarters to Bell Works at Fort Monmouth in Tinton Falls.
365> Highlands: New Jersey environmental authorities issued swimming advisories at Snug Harbor Beach, located at the rec center. Water testing indicated high levels of Enterococcus bacteria, an illness-causing pathogen. (More)
365> Asbury Park: The 2027 state budget includes $150,000 designated for Mercy Center, which strives to alleviate generational poverty in the Greater Asbury Park area. (More)
365> Keansburg: City of Water Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, July 25, featuring free, family-friendly events across New York and New Jersey waterfronts. Baywalk West has special activities planned from 4-8:30 pm. (More)
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365> Highlands: The iconic Inlet Café reopened after a three-year closure. Under the direction of siblings Douglas Lentz and Robin Lentz-Sundstrom, the second-generation, family-owned establishment brings back original recipes. (More)
365> Hazlet: Bougainvillea Mexican Restaurant and Bakery celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday. (More)
365> Belmar: Wavy's cafe is hosting its official grand opening on Friday from 11 am - 1 pm at its train station location. The event features free food and drink tastings, a live DJ, and a chance to win the coveted Wavy's Platinum Card, which is good for one free drink every day for a year. (More)
365> Asbury Park: Back to the Beginning: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne, a special photography exhibition by world-renowned rock photographer Mark WEISSGUY Weiss, opens today at Art Spot on the boardwalk through Aug. 17. Weiss will be at the opening today and tomorrow from 3-8 pm. (More)
365> West Long Branch: Williams Honor, the Jersey Shore’s first ever country duo that had their first performance on stage with Bruce Springsteen, are performing tonight at the Klose Amphitheater at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music from 6–7:30 pm. (More)
365> Long Branch: The Fire & History Museum will be open on Sunday, July 26 from 1-4 pm. (More)
365> Manalapan: Almost Eras: A Tribute to Taylor Swift’s Iconic Music Eras in New Jersey is a free, live music tribute on Friday at 7 pm at the Recreation Center. (More)
365> Red Bank: Tickets are now available for the inaugural Jersey Shore Yoga Festival, which will take place Oct. 4 from 7:30 am - 12 pm at Marine Park. (More)
365> Dr. Charles R. Ford Jr. retired as superintendent of the Monmouth County Vocational School District after years of leadership in the county’s career and technical education system. (More)
365> CentraState Healthcare Foundation hosted its 50th Anniversary Band Aid Open Golf Fore Kids event at Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson and raised $191,000 for the Atlantic Health CentraState Maternity Center. (More)
365> Winners of the 2026 My County poster contest were honored during a commissioners meeting in Freehold. (See Winning Posters)
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365> A retired Ocean County teacher spent four years building a one-of-a-kind plane for a Guinness World Record holder who was born without arms. (More)
365> An Enchanting Estate in New York's Hudson Valley makes for a wonderful “local” road trip. (More)
365> Three women’s world records were set at the annual 3-day Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin. (More)
365> In Westlake Village, California, they’re using four-legged firefighters to keep brush under control. (See Video)
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Wednesday’s Only in Monmouth: The bronze eagle is part of the Monmouth County 9/11 Memorial at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook in Middletown. The monument features an eagle sculpted by Franco Minervini clutching an I-beam salvaged from the fallen Twin Towers.
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Yesterday’s Poll Results
Have you ever played tennis at Holmdel Park?
No: 81%
Yes: 19%
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