🏖️ Jersey Shore Throwback: This week in 1871, President Ulysses S. Grant purchased a cottage in the Elberon section of Long Branch, where he spent his summers during his presidency and beyond. (See Photo)

Tuesday Thought: Somewhere in Monmouth County today, a neighbor is opening a business they've dreamed about for years. We hope you'll stop in and say hello.

365> Middletown: Katarina Lengyel, 25, was crowned Miss New Jersey USA, and will compete for the Miss USA title Aug. 27 in Miami. (More)

365> Manasquan: The borough was named to the list of the 8 Nicest Small Towns in New Jersey by WorldAtlas. (See List)

365> West Long Branch: Monmouth University will honor its former head football coach on Sept. 5 when it dedicates Kevin Callahan Field during the Hawks' 2026 home opener against Sacred Heart. Callahan served as the only head coach in Monmouth Football history from the program's inaugural season in 1993 through 2025. (More)

365> Spring Lake, Brielle: The Rotary Club awarded seven scholarships of $2,500 each to graduating seniors from the local community. (More)

365> Monmouth County: On Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 5:30 pm at Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck, the Colts Neck Business Association in partnership with the Eatontown Industrial Park Association is hosting a networking event. $20 fee for nonmembers. (More)

365> Tuesday Night Book Club hosted by Monmouth University’s Ken Womack. Each month a different novel is discussed. Zoom in and join the discussion on Aug. 11, 7:30-9:30 pm. (Register)

365> Tinton Falls author Mike Steele was honored with this year’s Imadjinn Award for Best Middle Grade Book for his debut novel, Not Lucille. The awards are hosted annually in Louisville, Kentucky, as part of the Imaginarium Convention, now in its 13th year. (More)

365> Bradley Beach author Susan Rosenbluth released her debut novel, Blurred Vision, which is set in Atlantic City in 1987. The psychological thriller is about justice perverted, abuse in cult activity, and the cost of trauma to survivors. Its sequel, Corrected Vision, is set to launch at a later date. (More)

365> Jacqueline Friedland is discussing her book Breathing Under Water at the Brielle Public Library tonight at 6 pm. Tickets are $21 and include a signed book. (More)

365> Glenn Cashion will present My Irish Heart at the Monmouth County Library in Manalapan on Wednesday, August 5, at 6 pm. (More)

365> Indie Press Author Panel – Featuring Tim DeMarco, Darci Schummer, and Raki Kopernik at the Asbury Book Cooperative on Sunday, August 9, at 6 pm. Tickets are $5. (More)

365> Karin Slaughter will present The Secrets We Hide at the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan on Monday, August 10, at 6 pm. Tickets start at $44 and include a signed book. (More)

365> Tuesday Night Record Club: Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell. Tonight at 7:30 pm at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music in West Long Branch in person and via Zoom. (More)

365> Jewelry Sale: Thursday, Aug. 13, 9 am - 7 pm at the Bradley Beach Public Library. (More)

365> Line Dancing: The Holmdel Community United Church of Christ is hosting a night of country music fun on Saturday, Aug. 15. Lessons begin at 6 pm, while the dance will be from 6:30-9 pm. Tickets are $10. (More)

365> Swim Meet: Hosted by the Avon-By-The-Sea Historical Society, the town-wide meet will be at the Avon Pool on Aug. 18 at 6 pm. Events include freestyle races ages 6-14, Dalton Cup 14-17, and a family freestyle relay. (More)

365> Kevin Smith Signing Event: Saturday, Aug. 22 from 12-5 pm at Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash in Red Bank. (See Details)

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