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Middletown Celebrates Unveiling of $1.7M Library Renovation
MIDDLETOWN – After about a year of construction, the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) hosted a grand reveal this week. The library underwent an extensive $1.7 million renovation, enhancing about 15,000 square feet of interior space to meet the evolving needs of the community.
Borough Envisions Marine Park as Red Bank Community Hub
RED BANK – Marine Park is about to transform into a bustling community space.
LIFESTYLES
Local Issues, Talent Featured in Garden State Film Festival
ASBURY PARK – The 23rd Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) will feature a dynamic lineup of films – some locally produced – along with red carpet celebrity events, panel discussions, live podcasts, cocktail parties and an awards banquet.
‘Beautiful’ Brings Carole King’s Life and Music to the Axelrod
OCEAN TOWNSHIP – Carole King’s songs have provided the soundtrack to countless lives. What’s so canny about “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” is that it uses these same songs to tell the story of King’s own life.
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BUSINESS
SPECIAL FEATURES
Kean University and NJCU Move Toward Merger
OCEANPORT – New Jersey City University’s (NJCU) Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to accept a merger proposal from Kean University that would see the almost century-old institution renamed Kean Jersey City.
2025 Two River Times All-Area Girls Basketball Team
The Shore Conference’s reputation as one of the best girls’ basketball leagues in the country is alive and well. Red Bank Catholic captured the crown with a thrilling come-from-behind win over Saint Rose. The RBC/Saint Rose rivalry was one of the highlights of the 2024-25 season. This year’s All-Area team has tremendous depth.
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TOWN JOURNAL
Hope Springs Eternal During Red Bank Charity Walk
RED BANK – Since 2017, the JBJ Soul Foundation and JBJ Soul Kitchen have been hosting a Day of Hope Walk to recognize local charitable organizations that do so much to support Monmouth County residents.
FOOD
‘Food, Glorious Food!’
Sourdough bread. Ube cupcakes. Bubble tea. Pizza, pizza, pizza. If you spend any time perusing social media, you know food is a popular subject for photos and videos, from the wacky to the wonderful to the sublime.
Mauka Indian Cuisine
If you want to try something different from your usual go-to restaurant, you can take a culinary journey to India, thanks to the fairly new Mauka Indian Cuisine in Eatontown.
Dolce Fantasia
It’s no secret that Asbury Park is a mecca for restaurant-goers. There are many dining choices on almost every street, from simple takeout and fast food, to high-end eateries. So how does a recently-opened, fine dining restaurant carve out a niche and distinguish itself from the others?
Edie’s, Where the Eggs Are Served with a Side of Nostalgia
The bacon is sizzling, coffee is brewing and plates of pancakes, waffles, eggs and more are being ferried from the kitchen to hungry breakfast diners. At Edie’s, the tables are close, the staff is warm and the ambience is friendly. And the omelets are the best, according to the eatery’s fans and Yelp reviews.
Surf BBQ
It’s always a pleasant surprise when your experience at a restaurant turns out to be beyond what you expected.
ENTERTAINMENT
Country Music Making Inroads in a Rock County
Although commonly known as a summer hangout, the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel is also the place to be in autumn. Fans still have time to catch a show – and some fall foliage – before the amphitheater closes for the season.
Rock Review: Local Pride – Christian Sparacio
Sparacio has been creating and performing music for years. He will be performing at Red Tank Brewing...
Rock Review: Expanding Horizons
By Chris Spiewak
Evolution is important in the career of any artist. No songwriter...
Beloved Arts Educator Retires From Count Basie
By Allison Perrine
RED BANK – Passionate. Resourceful. Committed.
That’s how...
Shakespeare for High School Students – 2021 Virtual Style
Two River Theater's popular education program, A Little Shakespeare, has morphed into a new program during the pandemic: Tiny Shakes: Romeo and Juliet.
