Tag: Monmouth University

Before a capacity crowd in The Great Hall Auditorium at Monmouth University, current and former New Jersey legislators gathered to discuss the breakdown of civility and bipartisanship in politics.

WEST LONG BRANCH – If there were a modern-day David vs. Goliath, professional middle-distance runner Allie Wilson would certainly be David in the iconic underdog story.

For Xander Rice, his final college basketball season means more than just the game. Although it’s not uncommon for a Two River athlete to compete in their fifth year of eligibility at a New Jersey college, there is something special about West Long Branch native Alexander Rice coming home to play basketball for the Monmouth Hawks.

Imagine the biggest performing artists of the day recording their most popular hits and new compositions for members of the United States Armed Forces to enjoy – for free. Red Bank’s William J. “Count” Basie and other music legends did just that over a six-year period during and just after World War II in what was called the V-Disc program. 

The hometown streets were abuzz last week when fans of The Boss – and music fans in general – learned of Monmouth University’s plans for a new 30,000-square-foot building to house the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is underway and there are many events and activities being offered in the Two River area to celebrate the diverse cultures and achievements of Latin Americans.

Surfers and swimmers beware, entering the water at certain area beaches could pose an invisible health risk this fall as water quality monitoring lessens in the off-season.

There’s a reason it’s called March Madness. While there’s bracketology, pundits with odds and the usual suspects in every NCAA Tournament, you never know when a team might come out of nowhere and get themselves into the field of 68.

The Parker Homestead in Little Silver is one of the oldest structures in the state of New Jersey, but its trustees want the community to know they are focused as much on the future as they are on the past.

The Woman’s Club of Red Bank held a presentation this week to showcase 16 historical photographs of Red Bank, a town as vibrant decades ago as it is today.