Welcome! We’re very excited to be here with you. Born and raised in Monmouth County, it has always been home and the place with the most wonderful memories. Each morning, you’ll get a free, daily newsletter that provides a complete and easy-to-scan news summary designed to keep you informed about everything happening in our county. Each day, we’ll ask your thoughts on something with our daily Poll, and we’d love your feedback on what you’d like to see next or items you’d like us to include in an upcoming edition. Thanks for taking this journey with us.

On this day in 2022, Bruce Springsteen joined British legend Paul McCartney for two songs (Glory Days; I Wanna Be Your Man) at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford.

365> Eatontown: The SPCA raised more than $410,000 at its annual Fur Ball Gala, held at the Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury with a Cirque du Shelter theme. (More)

365> Fair Haven: Voters will have a choice among three mayoral candidates on the November ballot: Democrat Michal Albanese DiMiceli, Republican and current council president Elizabeth M. Koch, and Independent Diana Anttonen, who filed to run on June 2. (More)

365> Red Bank: The Association of School Business Officials International awarded the borough’s public schools with the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting. This national distinction recognizes K–12 districts that uphold the highest standards of financial accountability, transparency, and integrity. (More)

365> Asbury Park: City leaders said they will continue to seek ways to restore and preserve the iconic Casino property on the boardwalk, despite it being privately owned. An independent review commissioned by the city to evaluate its options concluded that reclaiming the Casino is not a viable path. (More)

365> Lincroft: The state’s first free dental clinic will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at its Brookdale Community College campus location. (More)

365> Long Branch: Twenty-four residences and 4,000 square feet of commercial space are planned on Brighton Avenue in the West End. The four-story, mixed-use building is being built where the Brighton Bar once operated. (More)

365> West Long Branch: The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music opened on Saturday on the Monmouth University campus. Many of the artifacts on display came from Friends of the Bruce Springsteen Special Collection, but some were provided by Springsteen’s mother, who kept a scrapbook of her son’s work and donated it to the center. (See Inside)

365> Holmdel: We’ll Meet Again opens on Thursday, June 18, at Bell Theater in Bell Works. The musical tells the story of the Stern family’s escape from Nazi Germany to Alabama. (More)

365> Rumson’s Ryan Croddick won a National Title at Princeton University in Lacrosse and was named the Most Outstanding Player of 2026 in the NCAA Tournament. (More)

365> Monmouth University and the Surfrider Foundation are collaborating on a new study to test local water quality and pollution levels in order to keep swimmers safe. (More)

365> The County’s First harm-reduction vending machine is a 24/7, anonymous, and free-to-use kiosk located outside the Prevention Resource Network clinic on Sunset Avenue in Asbury Park. It provides essential safety supplies to help prevent overdoses and reduce the spread of disease. (More)

365> JakeaBobs Bay in Union Beach hosts a cornhole league every Thursday at 6 pm. Teams can register for $200. (More)

365> The Colts Neck Police and Colts Neck PBA Local 333 are hosting Coffee with a Cop on Friday, June 19, from 9-11 am at the Colts Neck General Store & Deli. (More)

365> The Red Bank Graffiti Jam will be held on Saturday, June 20, from 12-5 pm at Riverside Gardens Park. The centerpiece of the event is a 6-foot-high, 40-foot-long graffiti wall to showcase live art throughout the day. (More)

365> The 15th Annual Taste of Highlands will take place on Saturday, June 27, from 12-5 pm. This self-guided walking tour lets you enjoy food and cocktail samples at 20 participating establishments within a half-square mile. Tickets are $50. (More)

365> Asbury Park’s Beer and Wine Fest at Bradley Park will be held on Saturday, June 27, from 1-4:30 pm. Tickets are $68.33. (More)

What restaurant would you most like to see back in Monmouth County?

What’s Your Beef: 34%
The Circus Drive-in: 28%
The Farmhouse: 21%
Steak & Ale: 9%
Danny’s: 6%
Bistro Ole: 2%