🏖️ Jersey Shore Throwback: This week in 1848, the Shrewsbury Inlet closed for the last time, converting Sandy Hook from an island back to a peninsula for good. Over the decades, storms and shifting sands resulted in the inlet closing and reopening several times.

A new list of Red Bank’s most frequented restaurants caused a stir in our crew, with debates of which are favorites or not, and if most frequented translates to “best.” You can find the full list in today’s Behind the Brand. Which is your favorite Red Bank spot? Reply to let us know.

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Music icons Kate Pierson and Fred Schneider of The B-52s and Dramarama will be inducted into the Count Basie Center Walk of Fame on Friday at 12 pm at a special ceremony outside the historic theater in Red Bank.

The ceremony will take place ahead of The B-52s’ concert at ParkStage in Freehold on Saturday. Dramarama, also performing at the concert, will be presented with a commemorative plaque at the show.

Launched during the Basie Center’s Centennial Celebration, the Walk of Fame honors artists who have performed at the Basie Center, made an "indelible impact on culture," and whose contributions reflect the enduring power of the arts.

365> Ocean Township: Gov. Mikie Sherrill met with officials at BJ’s wholesale store after a portion of the roof collapsed during a torrential downpour. (More)

365> Wall: A former Economy Inn motel on Rte. 35 collapsed on Wednesday, with the front of the building crumbling into the parking lot. The building has been unoccupied for about a year. (See Video)

365> Neptune City: The Green Team was the recipient of a $10,000 Sustainable N.J. award for the development of a community garden at the Community Center. The space will consist of mixed raised garden beds and will include a seating area and picnic table.(More)

365> Holmdel: Road work that includes concrete repairs and roadway resurfacing along portions of Bethany Road have started. The project is expected to take several months to complete. (More)

365> Spring Lake: A fire on Third Avenue in the business district impacted two businesses. Mojo Fusion Pilates & Wellness announced it will permanently close due to the damage. The other business, Kelly-McKenna Gallery, will continue its services in a new location. (More)

365> Asbury Park: The Rotary Club welcomed its 2026–2027 Board of Directors during its annual installation luncheon. Dr. Amy Peardon was officially installed as president. (More)

365> Lili, the newest restaurant on the Asbury Park boardwalk, opened in the space formerly occupied by Stella Marina at the south end. The restaurant features Mediterranean and Italian-inspired cuisine. (More)

365> Red Bank’s 21 most frequented restaurants between May 2025 and May 2026 were listed based on placer.ai data, which uses foot traffic, real estate, and other location-based data for trend analysis. (See List)

365> Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a coffee franchise recognized for its premium Hawaiian coffees and strong community connections, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Wall on Saturday, July 18. To mark the occasion, the first 200 guests in line at 10 am will receive a free coffee. (More)

365> Toll Brothers’ new development in Manalapan, The Clover at Canter Square, has a total of 320 units, with 30% set aside as affordable housing. Prospective tenants can apply for apartments through Affordable Homes New Jersey through August 3. (More)

365> NJBIZ released its 2026 Best Places to Work in New Jersey list. The research-driven program examines companies’ practices, programs and benefits, and surveys employees for their perspective. More than 20 Monmouth County businesses made the list. (See List)

365> The U.S. Postal Service is raising the price of Forever stamps and other postal rates on July 12. Forever stamps will increase in price by 4 cents from 78 cents to 82 cents. (More)

365> Honda recalled about 325,000 2018-2020 Odyssey minivans on Wednesday because water can enter the rearview camera, causing the display to fail when reversing and increasing crash risk. Owners will receive notification letters in late August and can have the camera replaced for free at Honda dealerships. (More)

365> Nominations for the 2026 Emmy Awards were announced on Wednesday in Los Angeles. The 78th Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on NBC and stream live on Peacock on Sept. 14. (More)

365> Atlantic Highlands Historical Society Annual Arts and Crafts Fair: The 52nd annual event will be July 18, 10 am - 4 pm at Veterans’ Park on First Ave. (More)

365> The Middletown Arts Center will host an indoor Summer Nights Concert Thursday, July 23 at 7 pm in the MAC Theater. The evening will feature Reina Williams + The Remedy, with guest performers Renee Maskin and Patrick Bamburak opening the show. (More)

365> Friends of the Parks Golf Classic at Hominy Hill Golf Course in Colts Neck to benefit the Monmouth County Park System will be on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The annual event features a full package, including breakfast, a round of 18 holes, lunch, contests, and prizes. (More)

Located on a magnificent site overlooking the Navesink River, what restored 18th century house tells the story of the region’s history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County?

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