🏖️ Jersey Shore Throwback: On this day in 1936, Ralph Strait was born in Bradley Beach. Strait was a character actor in Search for Tomorrow, 1985-86, and in Halloween III.

In Around Monmouth we share the moment a tree struck a Sea Girt police cruiser. The video is worth a watch.

It wasn’t our usual “hot summer day.” Cup A Joe fills us in on why the heatwave happened.
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365> Asbury Park: Tonight’s city council meeting location has been changed to the high school auditorium due to the large number of people expected to attend for the public comments segment regarding a recent report on the Casino property. (See Details)

365> Asbury Park: Police Officer Richard Thomas rescued a mother and her infant Monday afternoon when they were stranded in their car after being caught in flood waters. Officer Thomas walked in approximately two feet  of water to retrieve the infant and mother, who were not injured. (More)

365> Sea Girt: Video captured the moment a tree crashed onto a police cruiser during Monday’s severe storm. (See Video)

365> Little Silver: The Public Library, which has become one of the town’s most enduring institutions, is celebrating 100 years having been born from the vision of Eleanor Randall and Mrs. Robert Rothwell in 1926. (More)

365> Ocean Township: Brian Valentino, the executive director and CEO of the Western Monmouth Utilities Authority, has been awarded the Silver Antelope Award, one of Scouting America’s highest honors. (More)

365> Red Bank: Two River Theater announced the appointment of six new members to its board of directors, including Joanna Connelly of Colts Neck, Kanesha Jones of Neptune, John Klein of Asbury Park, Magda Muka of Red Bank, and Christine Pronek of Robbinsville. (More)

365> The Art of Summer: An exhibition celebrating the sea side. July 9 - August 28 at the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center. (More)

365> The Gilded Age: An exhibit that celebrates Long Branch as the Nation’s Summer Capital. Opening reception, July 20, 6-8 pm at the Arts & Cultural Center. (More)

365> Grease: Aug. 13-23 at the JCC Jersey Shore in Deal. (More)

365> Porch Pop Up Art Exhibit: August 29, 10 am - 4 pm at The James Bradley in Bradley Beach. (More)

365> Italian Bred Live: Friday, Sept. 18 at The American Hotel in Freehold starring Candice Guardino. (More)

365> Netflix teams installed the final structural beams on soundstages 3 and 4 with a topping off ceremony to mark the gradual transformation of the former Fort Monmouth mega parcel into a global production hub. (More)

365> Red Bank-based Atlantic Eye, a provider of comprehensive eye care services, and home to Atlantic Surgery Center, Atlantic Optical, and WINK Aesthetics + Wellness, announced the acquisition of Frieman Ophthalmology. (More)

365> Freehold-based Jersey Freeze, the popular Freehold-based ice cream parlor, is expanding with its first franchisee-owned location in Shrewsbury, taking over a former vacuum shop on Shrewsbury Avenue. (More)

365> A new boutique condominium development is planned near the train station in Red Bank. The project is expected to bring additional residential units within walking distance of downtown restaurants, shops, and transit, continuing the borough's redevelopment momentum. (More)

365> Three West Marine stores in New Jersey will close, as the company undergoes Chapter 11 bankruptcy, including the Eatontown-based location. (More)

In which Monmouth town did Samuel F.B. Morse develop and first successfully demonstrate his revolutionary telegraph system in 1838?

Tuesday’s Answer:

When did Monmouth Park Racetrack first open in Oceanport?
Monmouth Park has been a Shore tradition since July 30, 1870. Three buildings have carried the name Monmouth Park in the last 139 years.

Do you enjoy watching horse races at Monmouth Park?

Yes: 52%
No: 30%
I go for other events: 18%