🏖️ Jersey Shore Throwback: On July 29, 1956, Patti Scialfa was born in Deal. Scialfa is a singer-songwriter with the E Street Band since 1984 and the wife of Bruce Springsteen.

It’s National Chicken Wing Day, proclaimed in 1977 by the city of Buffalo, New York, the birthplace of Buffalo-style wings. Popular chains like Applebee’s, Whataburger, and Buffalo Wild Wings celebrate the day with food specials.

365> Monmouth: New Jersey American Water completed its acquisition of Gordon’s Corner Water Company, adding about 15,300 water customer connections in portions of Marlboro, Manalapan, and Colts Neck to NJAW’s footprint, with plans to make a $25 million investment in infrastructure improvements. (More)

365> Ocean Township: LADACIN Network held its fifth Annual Cornhole Tournament at the Great American Center in Aberdeen, raising almost $14,000 to benefit more than 3,500 individuals with complex physical and developmental disabilities. (More)

365> Asbury Park: The city launched its Mural Practice Wall, located at the rear of City Hall, giving emerging local artists a space to practice painting large scale murals before taking on permanent public art installations. (More)

365> Bradley Beach: The library is hosting a Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends shopping day online and in-person on Oct. 21 from 8 am - 11 pm. (See Details)

365> Buffalo Wild Wings: The restaurant chain will open its newest location on Aug. 3 on Rte. 35 in Hazlet. The 9 am ribbon-cutting ceremony will feature cake and local officials. Grand opening food specials will be offered. (More)

365> Maison & Co. Pop Up: French antiques, housewares, and clothing will be for sale Aug. 6-9 at Artisan Spirit on Third Ave. in Spring Lake, including during the Spring Lake Sidewalk Sale Aug. 8-9. (More)

365> Coniglio’s King of Pies: Pizza royalty has come to Asbury Park. Led by Nino Coniglio, a 10-time world pizza champion and Food Network Chopped Champion, this new pizzeria serves old-school pies made with 10% sourdough.⁣ (More)

365> 7 Brew Coffee: Now brewing in Hazlet, the drive-thru cafe opens daily at 5:30 am. Each month on the 7th, a new surprise is offered from 7 am - 7 pm. (More)

365> Good Mood Burgers: The fast-growing burger brand opened its first New Jersey restaurant in Manalapan, serving smashburgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, and shakes. (More)

365> Allenhurst Carnival: July 30, 4-8 pm, games, rides, and family entertainment at Railroad Plaza Park. (More)

365> Disc Golf: Big Brook Park in Marlboro offers the fun sport on Saturdays through Aug. 15, from 10 am - 2 pm. Free to all, including kids ages 5 and older. (More)

365> Wood Carving Demonstration: Free on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 1-3 pm at Holmes-Hendrickson House at Holmdel Park. (More)

365> Thompson Park Canoe Rentals: Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am - 3 pm on Marlu Lake. The cost is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for two hours; cash or check only. (More)

365> Boat Tours and Rentals at the Manasquan Reservoir in Howell: 45-minute tours are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is $6 per adult and $4 per child, age 12 and under. Sailboats, kayaks, and row boats are available to rent. (More)

How many times a week do you eat dinner out?

1-2 times: 63%
3-5 times: 31%
0 times: 4%
6-7 times: 2%

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