🏖️ Jersey Shore Throwback: On this day in 1904, lyricist Dorothy Fields was born in Allenhurst. She wrote more than 400 songs for Broadway and Hollywood and made history as the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Song. Fred Astaire was the first to sing The Way You Look Tonight in the 1936 musical comedy film Swing Time.

WEATHER WARNING: Extreme Heat and Poor Air Quality
An extreme heat warning is in effect for the Mid-Atlantic region that will bring high heat to New Jersey, with dangerously hot and humid temperatures spiking today. The county will see highs in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees. (More) Meanwhile, Canadian Wildfire Smoke will bring hazy skies and poor air quality today, with a campfire-like smell in the air. (More)

365> Neptune Township: Officials voted to ban data centers within township borders, becoming the 25th municipality in New Jersey to reject the facilities. ICE detention facilities were also banned. (More)

365> Lake Como: The borough council adopted a resolution and an ordinance that will ensure that the Behrman Park property, a 4.81-acre park located off of 22nd Avenue, remains a place for nature and public recreation forever. (More)

365> Monmouth County: On Tuesday, crews began removing a large accumulation of sediment and debris at the west end of Wesley Lake between Asbury Park and Ocean Grove. (More)

365> Red Bank: Leonardo Morales Pitalua, a 20-year-old animator who lived in town until February, will have two short films shown at the Film One Festival in Atlantic Highlands on Saturday. The films are Driving and Warping and Draft Board Duel. (More)

365> Days Ice Cream, Ocean Grove, is celebrating its 150th anniversary since opening in 1876, with new owners Jay and Tiffany Vigilante. The business is the third oldest ice cream shop in the U.S. and the oldest in New Jersey. (More)

365> Woodhaven, Freehold, will celebrate the grand opening of its new Design Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today. The 5,000-square-foot showroom will streamline project planning and product selection for professionals and homeowners. (More)

365> Moxie Coffee & Bakehouse, Keyport, has not yet set an opening date. The artisan coffee shop and scratch bakery promises exciting flavors and a sanctuary for neighbors. Our crew will keep you informed on the details. (More)

365> Fahrenheit Coffee Co., Manasquan, is taking over the storefront on Main St. that was most recently home to Papa Ganache, the vegan bakery that moved to Normandy Beach. (Its original location is in Matawan.) Expected to open in August, it will be Fahrenheit’s second location, with the first in Brick Township. (More)

365> Soccer Camp: Hazlet Recreation will host a four-day camp from Aug. 3-6 from 9 am - 12 pm, for ages 4-16. Cost is $175. Registration is now and limited. (More)

365> West End Farmers Market: Thursday 9 am - 2 pm, in Long Branch. (More)

365> Jazz in the Park: Free, weekly concerts on Thursday from 7-8:30 pm at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank. (More)

365> Karaoke: Max’s Bar & Grill in Long Branch, Friday, 7-10 pm. (More)

365> The 18th Annual International Film One Festival: A short film festival challenging filmmakers of all kinds to tell their stories in less than 2 minutes, begins on Friday with its launch party in Atlantic Highlands. (More)

365> Color & Light Festival: The free, immersive digital art and projection-mapping event in Asbury Park celebrates the World Cup on Friday and Saturday. (More)

Do you play pickleball?

Yes: 37%
No: 32%
Not yet, but want to learn: 31%

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