🏖️ Monmouth History: Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig brought opposing exhibition teams to Asbury Park on Oct. 13, 1927, shortly after winning the World Series. Gehrig’s team won, 8-5, when the game ended early for an unusual reason: the last available baseball had landed in Deal Lake.

Tuesday Thought: “Life’s tough, but it’s tougher when you’re stupid.” —John Wayne

Today’s Must Read: The Spy House in Port Monmouth is on House Beautiful’s list of the most haunted houses in each U.S. state. (See List)

365> Brielle and Manasquan: A public hearing on the environmental assessment for replacing three bridges, including the Glimmer Glass Bridge, takes place at Manasquan Borough Hall on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 pm. Residents can comment on the proposed replacements, environmental effects, and alternatives. (More)

365> Lake Como: Opening the lake’s outfall before the nor’easter lowered its water level enough to prevent an overflow. The system uses two valves rather than pumps, with one closing when ocean pressure would otherwise push water back into the lake. (More)

365> Red Bank: Tacos Los Mandones drew a line near the train station during a Thursday-night pop-up. Known online as El Mandoon, the taco business operates out of multiple locations rather than a permanent storefront. (More)

365> Little Silver: Locale is drawing diners from as far as Philadelphia for its lobster cutlet. Chef Anthony Palermo butterflies and breads a lobster tail, fries it, and serves it over risotto with saffron butter. (More)

365> Howell’s Rob Panasuk turned a backyard trail into The Conover Killings, a haunted attraction at Conover’s Christmas Tree Farm in Wall. An October profile traces its beginnings as a free event in 2021 and the fictional “Mill Massacre” story he created for its outdoor scares. (More)

365> Monmouth Medical Center earned bronze recognition in the American Medical Association’s 2026-27 Joy in Medicine program. The designation recognizes efforts to reduce physician burnout and support professional well-being. (More)

365> The Club at Marlboro is planning a November opening with nine indoor pickleball courts, two padel courts, and three golf simulators. The Morganville facility will be the business’s second location, following Monroe. (More)

365> Genetic testing showed Lisa Craven had a greater than 40% lifetime risk of breast cancer, leading her to choose a preventive double mastectomy. She is sharing her experience and encouraging women to discuss whether genetic testing is appropriate for them. (More)

365> Monmouth University appeared on Billboard’s 2026 Top Music Business Schools list for the seventh consecutive year. The university’s profile highlights the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music and student-run Blue Hawk Records. (More)

365> Cornell’s BirdCast estimated 291,500 migrating birds crossed the county overnight Oct. 10-11. Traffic peaked at approximately 43,800 birds at 11 pm. (More)

365> Home, Hope, and Community examines affordable housing in Monmouth County at the County Library’s Headquarters in Manalapan tonight, Oct. 13, at 6 pm. Habitat for Humanity’s interim executive director, Amy Williams, discusses housing challenges. (More)

365> My Hero Academia in Concert comes to the Count Basie Center’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre in Red Bank on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 pm. A 15-piece band performs Yuki Hayashi’s score alongside scenes from the anime series. (Tickets)

365> Patty Larkin & Lucy Kaplansky perform at The Vogel in Red Bank on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 pm. Larkin’s work includes setting poetry to music, while Kaplansky’s recording credits include harmonies with Shawn Colvin and Nanci Griffith. (Tickets)

365> The second annual Sandy Hook Stroll brings the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Watchung to Sandy Hook on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 10:30 am. Meet at Lot D for a walk toward Lot E, followed by an optional lunch at a dog-friendly restaurant. (More)

365> Thompson Park Day returns to Lincroft in Middletown on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 11 am - 5 pm. Admission is free, with wagon rides, entertainment, and a petting farm; some activities require tickets or a wristband. A new dog parade and costume contest starts at 11 am and costs $10 per dog. (More)