July 31, 2026
Ready for a surf contest with a twist? Grab your foamie and hit the waves at Red Bull Foam Wreckers on Long Beach Island! This anti-surf surf contest has one simple rule: you must ride a soft-top (foam) surfboard! Whether you're competing or cheering from the beach, it's guaranteed to be a day of epic rides, wipeouts, and fun.

Red Bull Foam Wreckers Bringing Soft‑Top Surf Chaos to Long Beach Island

LONG BEACH ISLAND — If you’re looking for a surf contest that’s more about fun than form, Red Bull Foam Wreckers is rolling into LBI with a day of wild rides, foamy wipeouts, and pure beach‑day chaos.
July 31, 2026
YOU’RE INVITED! Join New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Allaire State Park in Monmouth County for National Night Out, an evening of family-friendly fun celebrating New Jersey's natural resources and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection partners who help protect and preserve them.

Free Family Event: K‑9 Demos, Games & Giveaways at Allaire State Park

YOU’RE INVITED! Join New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Allaire State Park in Monmouth County for National Night Out, an evening of family-friendly fun celebrating New Jersey's natural resources and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection partners who help protect and preserve them.
August 1, 2026

William Thomas “Bill” Sommeling, 90, of Toms River

William Thomas "Bill" Sommeling, 90, of Toms River, NJ, died peacefully at home on July 23, 2026, at 9:45 pm, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Bill was born on October 29, 1935, in Camden, NJ. He attended Toms River High School South, and went on to further his education at Rider College, Trenton State College, and Cornell University. He served as both a Seaside Heights Police Officer as well as a Dover Township Police Officer
August 1, 2026
Shop, Save & Stroll! ☀️ It's time to score amazing deals during the Downtown Point Pleasant Beach Sidewalk Sale Days!

Don’t Miss These 4 Days of Local Shopping Magic in Point Pleasant Beach!

Shop, Save & Stroll! One of Point Pleasant Beach’s favorite summer traditions is back as the Downtown Point Pleasant Beach Sidewalk Sale Days return August 13–16, 2026. Hosted by the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce, this multi‑day event transforms the downtown district into an open‑air shopping experience filled with unbeatable deals, unique finds, and community spirit.