🏖️ Monmouth History: Bicentennial Hall, built in August of 1882, is the oldest building in Fair Haven. It was originally called Fisk Chapel, also known as the African Methodist Episcopal Bethel Church. It is the oldest religious edifice still in use on the Rumson peninsula, and one of the few remaining Black churches in Monmouth County.

Tuesday Thought: The way we make people feel often lasts longer than anything we say.

365> Red Bank: On Sunday, Aug. 23, Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara will perform at the Count Basie Center for the Arts with the Count Basie Orchestra. The show is part of a weekend of events to mark the birthday of William “Count” Basie and the theater’s centennial. (More)

365> Marlboro: The township’s 10th Police Department Youth Academy Class graduated, having learned aspects of law enforcement, including the importance of teamwork, discipline, leadership, and community service. (More)

365> Holmdel: The third season of the hit Apple TV+ show Severance has resumed filming at Bell Works, where it is set as Lumon, the company the show centers on. The basketball court is closed as the filming continues through Sept. 11. (More)

365> Middletown: The community is invited to a special memorial service commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, set for Friday, Sept. 11, at 7 pm at the Middletown World Trade Center Memorial Gardens next to the Middletown Arts Center. (More)

365> Monmouth County: According to Townsquare, these 30 restaurants logged the most visits in 2025. The top three were: New Monmouth Diner in Middletown, Porta in Asbury Park, and Palmetto Southern Kitchen + Bar in Asbury Park. (See List)

365> RWJBarnabas’ Specialty and Cancer Care Center is scheduled to open in February. It will be part of Monmouth Medical Center, which is in the process of leaving its longtime home in Long Branch and relocating to Tinton Falls. (More)

365> Luckies Bar & Grill is a new neighborhood restaurant that has opened at Yellowbrook Commons in Farmingdale, offering a casual spot for lunch, dinner, drinks, and game day gatherings. (More)

365> Marèe is a new French coastal bistro and bar that has opened in the heart of downtown Spring Lake. (More)

365> Daddy’s Chicken Shack opened its first New Jersey location this past weekend in Tinton Falls. The chef-driven fast-casual chicken brand is known for its buttermilk-brined, hand-battered chicken. (More)

365> The Parlor Wellness Society is now open in Asbury Park. Co-founded by fitness instructors Kayla and Lexi, the boutique infrared-heated studio features an in-house cold-brew bar and a fully stocked beauty bar. (More)

365> Duru Luxury Clothing will open this fall in Old Bridge, expanding the third-generation family business that has a popular location in Shrewsbury. (More)

365> How to Train Your Dragon: Outdoor movie night, tonight at dusk at Riverside Gardens in Red Bank. (More)

365> UP: Outdoor movie night, Wednesday, Aug. 19 at dusk at 7th Ave. Beach in Belmar. (More)

365> SING: Outdoor movie night, Wednesday, Aug. 19 at dusk at Beachway Ave. in Keansburg. (More)

365> The Rescue Ridge, a no-kill animal rescue group, will be at Woody's Roadside Tavern in Farmingdale on Aug. 20 and the West Long Branch PetSmart on Aug. 22 for adoptions. (More)

365> Andy Grammer: The Big Stupid Heart Tour comes to Freehold’s ParkStage on Aug. 22. (Tickets)

365> The Magic Flute: Aug. 22 at 7 pm at the Manasquan United Methodist Church. Performance presented by Iolanthe Opera Company and Lauryn Boyle Music. (More)

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Which planned feature of the new Netflix Fort Monmouth studio campus are you most excited about?
New public retail and dining spaces: 61%
Preserved historic areas (like the Johnson Gates): 20%
Local job and career opportunities: 12%
The production soundstages: 7%

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