🏖️ Jersey Shore Throwback: On July 30, 1964, Ted Sarandos, the co-chief executive officer of Netflix since 2020, was born in Long Branch.

It’s National Cheesecake Day, and The Cheesecake Factory in Freehold is offering any slice of cheesecake to diners at half price.

365> Atlantic Highlands: The Board of County Commissioners has declared Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, as a County Day of Remembrance in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. A ceremony is set for Sept. 11 at 8 am at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook. (More)

365> Lincroft: Brookdale Community College was awarded a $680,231 grant to launch its new Pre-Apprenticeship in Career Education (PACE) program, creating a new pathway for people who want to become teachers. (More)

365> Rumson: After a three-month replacement project, the Victory Park Playground reopened with a nautical theme. (More)

365> Manasquan: The Fireman’s Fair continues today at Mallard Park through Aug. 1. The first fair begin in 1974 and ran through 1988. Returning in 1998, the fair is attended by more than 30,000 people annually. (More)

365> Highlands: The 31st annual Clam Fest, which highlights the industry that helped to build the boro, starts tomorrow through Aug. 2 at Huddy Park. (More)

365> The Garden State Cocktail, shared by the Two River Times, honors the Jersey tomato as we enter the peak of the season in August. (See Recipe)

365> New Jersey landed in the top half of the nation, down one spot from its 2025 ranking, in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best States list. (See Report)

365> A theatre major at Muhlenberg College, who hails from Freehold, is working as a wardrobe intern this summer with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. (More)

365> TFE Properties acquired Orchard Plaza last August after the Ocean Township Planning Board designated it a redevelopment area. The 10-acre retail center located on Rte. 35 South in Oakhurst is now planned as a mixed-use site with 330 apartments, retail, and a parking garage. (More)

365> Karaoke with Tony: Friday at the VFW in Highlands, 8-11 pm. No cover. (More)

365> The American Tapestry: A free concert on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 7 pm at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. (More)

365> 250 Years of American Music & Culture: The Navesink Brass will perform on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 6 pm at the Bradley Beach Public Library. (More)

365> 72nd Annual Red Bank Sidewalk Sale: Aug. 7-9, Downtown. (More)

365> Classic Car Show: Aug. 8 from 11 am - 4 pm at Marlboro Motors. All proceeds benefit the police and fire departments. (More)

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