WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Good Morning, Monmouth County! ☀️
🏖️ New Jersey History: On this day in 1908, William C. Durant incorporated General Motors as a New Jersey corporation (with an initial $2,000 filing). The holding company quickly acquired Buick and other firms and grew into one of the world’s largest automakers.
Wednesday Wisdom: “If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” - Dolly Parton
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365> Atlantic Highlands: The mystery surrounding an empty boat police found floating on Monday near the Seastreak pier continues. Police attempted to contact the boat's registered owner, a 64-year-old Pennsylvania man, but were unsuccessful. (See Details)
365> Long Branch: Monmouth Medical Center has opened a new “Food Farmacy” for qualifying patients experiencing food insecurity. The program provides nutritious food and connects patients with dietitians and other resources, making food assistance an integral part of their overall health care. (More)
365> Matawan: The YMCA of the Jersey Shore Counseling & Social Services is hosting Passport to Wellness, a free, interactive open house set for Friday, Sept. 25, from 10 am to 2 pm, for anyone interested in learning about local mental health resources. (More)
365> Red Bank Regional High School requires students to keep their phones in their lockers until dismissal this school year. Because many students had rarely used their lockers, administrators showed an instructional video and posted directions explaining how to operate the combination locks. (More)
365> Monmouth County: Two missing geese named Taco and Churro were safely located and returned to their owner after a multi-agency search. (See Photo)
365> One North, by celebrated Executive Chef Cole Caprioni, is coming to Allentown with prime steaks, fresh seafood, a full raw bar, and elevated service. Caprioni is known from Rocco’s at The Brick, a popular restaurant in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. (More)
365> The Reef Club opened its beachfront restaurant and lounge right next to the Allenhurst Beach Club, featuring oceanfront views and specialty cocktails. (More)
365> Almost Home General opened another location on Navesink Avenue at the historic Red General Store, joining its Lincroft and Oceanport restaurants. (More)
365> Krispy Kreme is preparing to open its first Monmouth County storefront in the Seaview Square Shopping Center in Ocean Township, replacing the former Crumbl Cookies. (More)
365> Prince Street Pizza, a famous NYC slice shop, is bringing its legendary square Sicilian pies to Monmouth County with a signed location at Monmouth Square in Eatontown. (More)
365> Felice is coming to Eatontown. SA Hospitality Group signed a lease to bring the Tuscan restaurant and wine bar to the public green at the new Monmouth Square development. (More)
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365> What do you do with a dozen apple cider donuts besides eat a dozen apple cider donuts? Delicious Orchards in Colts Neck has a recipe for Apple Cider Donut Bread Pudding with Apple Cider Cream Cheese Glaze. (Recipe)
365> Apple picking is off the calendar at Battleview Orchards in Freehold this fall after April’s freeze wiped out the farm’s 2026 apple crop, along with its sour cherries, peaches, and nectarines. The better news: Battleview reports a “bountiful” pumpkin crop, with pick-your-own pumpkins expected to begin Sept. 19 and continue through October. (More)
365> Stone Tavern Orchards in Upper Freehold is also feeling the effects of April’s freeze, which left it with a much lighter apple crop this year. But its fall season opens Sept. 19 with pick-your-own pumpkins and flowers, a hayride, corn maze, corn pit, and a farm stand stocked with fall vegetables, honey, mums, and seasonal flowers. (More)
365> Happy Day Farm in Manalapan kicks off its Fall Festival Sept. 19 with pumpkin picking, zinnias and cosmos, tractor rides, Pumpkinville, and a U.S. 250th Anniversary-themed corn maze. Weekend visits add more than 35 activities, including pig races, a corn box, an animal zoo, pedal carts, and a second corn maze themed around Dolly Parton. (More)
365> Eastmont Orchards' pick-your-own season generally runs through October, but the Colts Neck farm warns that crop availability and hours can change with weather and supply. The orchard also sells fall vegetables, pumpkins, gourds, local honey, and jam. (More)
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365> Bridge Club — Red Bank meets every Monday from 2–4 pm at the Red Bank Public Library. The drop-in club is free and open to the public. (More)
365> Monday Night Bridge — Manalapan brings experienced players together, 6–8:30 pm at Monmouth County Library Headquarters. This is intended for players who already know how to play. (More)
365> Trivia Tuesdays — Freehold takes place every Tuesday at 7:30 pm at Dave & Buster's. The game includes general-knowledge, image, and music rounds, with teams competing for prizes. (More)
365> Mahjong — Red Bank is played every Tuesday from 1–3 pm at the Public Library. Players can drop in for the library's weekly game in the Meeting Room. (More)
365> Thursday is Game Day — Holmdel brings casual Mahjongg and bridge to the Monmouth County Library's Holmdel Branch at Bell Works, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm when the library is open. Tables and supplies are provided, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. (More)
365> Chess Club — Holmdel meets Thursday evenings from 5–8 pm at the Monmouth County Library's Bell Works branch. (More)
365> Bingo with MC BJ — Long Branch takes place every Saturday from 5–7 pm at Jack's Goal Line Stand. It's a separate game from the restaurant's Wednesday Music Bingo. (More)
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Yesterday’s Only in Monmouth: The Fourth Avenue footbridge crosses Spring Lake, replacing an earlier bridge built in the 1880s. Its wooden latticework preserves a rustic style once common among Monmouth County’s seaside bridges, gazebos, and beach pavilions.
Question: Which legendary pirates are said to have visited or operated along the shores of Monmouth County?
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