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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Good Morning, Monmouth County! ☀️
🏖️ New Jersey History: On this day in 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed in Philadelphia. Four New Jersey delegates participated in the Constitutional Convention and signed the document: William Livingston, David Brearley, William Paterson, and Jonathan Dayton. New Jersey later became the third state to ratify it.
Thursday Thought: “I learned a long time ago that there is something worse than missing the goal, and that’s not pulling the trigger.” - Mia Hamm
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365> Marlboro: Restaurant Week returns Oct. 11–18 with more than 20 local restaurants participating in the township's second annual event. Participating restaurants will offer special menus and promotions throughout the week. (More)
365> Ocean Township: Sunset Avenue and Wickapecko Drive in Wanamassa will undergo a street-safety assessment examining pedestrian access, bicycle travel, and stormwater resilience. The township was one of six communities selected statewide for the technical-assistance program, which will incorporate residents’ input into recommendations. (More)
365> Manalapan: Residents can meet with Mayor Jack McNaboe, Deputy Mayor Susan Cohen, and Township Committee members over coffee on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8:30–10 am at the Municipal Building. (More)
365> Red Bank: A new video by Red Bank Green follows the borough’s riverfront from Locust Avenue to Cooper’s Bridge, exploring existing access and opportunities to bring residents closer to the water. (More)
365> Wall: Monmouth Executive Airport’s two runways are scheduled to remain closed through Oct. 15 for repaving and resurfacing. Helicopter operations and round-the-clock hangar access continue during the work. (More)
365> Von Maur Department Store, an upscale chain, announced plans to open an anchor location at Freehold Raceway Mall. American Eagle, Canada Weather Gear, and Fogo de Chao restaurant are also coming to the shopping center. (More)
365> Uncharted is now open on Route 36 in Eatontown, selling clothing, accessories, beauty products, home items, and gifts, with on-site customization and ear piercing. Its grand-opening celebrations continue Saturday, Sept. 19, beginning at 9 am, with giveaways, local partners, and pop-ups. (More)
365> Arhaus, a premium furniture and home decor artisan brand, signed a lease to build a showroom at Monmouth Square in Eatontown and is expected to open by year's end. (More)
365> Kids Empire is under construction next to Primark at Freehold Raceway Mall, bringing a dedicated family play space to the property. (More)
365> DeVito's Dogs + Grille is now open on Highway 36 in Port Monmouth. (More)
365> General Plumbing Supply is now open on Highway 36 in North Middletown. (More)
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365> The Stone family has another Christmas guest to meet, and this time, Dad is bringing the romantic surprise. Searchlight Pictures announced The Families Stone, a sequel to the 2005 holiday comedy-drama, will reunite much of its original cast. (Full Story)
365> From bookshelf to screen, The Love Hypothesis arrives Sept. 23 when Ali Hazelwood’s novel becomes a Prime Video romantic comedy starring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman. The story follows a Ph.D. candidate whose pretend relationship with a professor becomes complicated by real feelings. (More)
365> A love story Advent calendar contains 12 sealed holiday romances readers can open as they count down to Christmas. The Twelve Loves of Christmas publishes on Sept. 29. (More)
365> Pumpkin Regatta Romance, starring Mishael Morgan and Corey Sevier, premieres Sept. 26 at 8 pm on Hallmark Channel, offering a seasonal option to enjoy autumn before the Christmas coverage begins. (More)
FEATURED: 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> Funky Fridays continues in Downtown Freehold on Friday, Sept. 18, from 7–9 pm, with Billy Brown & Jennifer Jordan performing at the gazebo. The outdoor concert is free. (More)
365> A Night of Jazz and Blues, Friday, Sept. 18, 7-8:30 pm at the Thompson Park Theater Barn in Lincroft. The evening is presented by the Monmouth County Park System. (More)
365> Cookstove Demonstration takes place at Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 am – 3 pm. See how meals were prepared on a wood-burning cookstove as interpreters demonstrate 19th-century cooking techniques. Admission is free. (More)
365> Pound the Pavement for Pancreatic Cancer returns to Neptune on Saturday, Sept. 19, beginning at 9 am. The 13th annual event includes a 5K run and a two-mile walk benefiting pancreatic cancer research through the Lustgarten Foundation. (More)
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Yesterday’s Only in Monmouth: Congregation Sons of Israel–Chabad of Greater Monmouth County is a synagogue at 1 Poplar Place in Ocean Township. Incorporated in Asbury Park in 1904, the congregation later worshipped at Hillel Yeshiva before establishing its own 15,000-square-foot home.
Question: In 1894, inventor Simon Lake tested an experimental wooden submarine (the Argonaut Junior) that could roll along the river bottom on wheels near which Monmouth County town?
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