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Decision Made: Oceanic Bridge Will Have 65-Foot Clearance
MIDDLETOWN – Monmouth County officials held a public information session Sept. 29 to review the latest plans for the Ocean Bridge Replacement Project.
With New Eatery, Rallo Adds Pizzazz to Red Bank Gateway
RED BANK – Vic Rallo’s new Milan-esque eatery, Rallo Alimentari & Focacceria, has entered the final phases of construction, transforming the long-vacant gas station property at Red Bank’s gateway, one of the borough’s busiest intersections.
LIFESTYLES
Steven Van Zandt Returns to Red Bank for Walk of Fame...
RED BANK – Little Steven is giving teachers their time in the spotlight.
Go on the Prowl at the Upcoming Cat Convention in Holmdel
In 2012, while living in San Francisco, DJ Bornstein visited one of the first cat cafés in the United States. “I loved the concept,” he said. “I thought if I ever moved back to Asbury Park, which was starting to revitalize, this would be perfect there.”
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Rumson-Fair Haven Wins 2026 Shore Conference Girls Tennis Title
MANASQUAN – The Rumson-Fair Haven girls tennis team was the fourth seed in the Shore Conference Tournament, but in the end, they were tops in Monmouth and Ocean Counties thanks to strong team play over four rounds.
First-Time Director and His Mentor Reunite 20 Years After First Phoenix...
RED BANK – Twenty years after a shy 15-year-old walked into a Phoenix Productions rehearsal feeling out of place, that now 35-year-old directed the community theater company’s mainstage production of “Pirates! The Penzance Musical,” working alongside the man who first cast him.
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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
The Cookout Mistakes That Could Make You Sick
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 48 million people get sick from foodborne illness each year, leading to 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths.
There’s Nothing Like a Jersey Tomato
Tomato season is the epitome of New Jersey. We’re the Garden State for a reason. Jersey tomatoes are harvested from early July through October, with peak season arriving in August.
The Scoop N Scootery is Red Bank’s Hottest New Line – But it’s Not...
Warm weather calls for cold treats, and if you’re anything like me, a post-beach cup of ice cream is nonnegotiable. The perfect Jersey Shore day, I’d argue, always ends with something sweet and frozen.
Flaky and Fabulous: In Search of the Perfect Croissant
There is nothing quite like a pastry and a shot of fresh espresso to start the day – a ritual commonly associated with Europe, and one often lost in America. My favorite: a well-made croissant, golden and delicate, almost airy.
From Salads to Success – The Evolution of the Blonde Shallot
Life doesn’t slow down, and neither does the way we eat. As schedules get fuller and routines more mobile, food has quietly evolved to keep up, reshaping everything from how meals are prepared to how we bring them home.
ENTERTAINMENT
Food Trucks, Fairs and Fundraisers for Local Fire Departments
Sea Bright Fire and Rescue hosted its first annual Food Truck Festival June 26, along the Monmouth Beach seawall.
Two-Minute Wonders: FilmOneFest Returns to Atlantic Highlands
Filmmakers from more than 100 countries, including Kazakhstan, Brazil, Peru, Canada, Ukraine, Indonesia and Bangladesh, submitted films. Out of 1,430 entries, 63 were ultimately chosen by the submissions committee. Various categories include comedy, drama, sci-fi, horror, experimental, documentary, animation, student films and those from New Jersey filmmakers and female filmmakers.
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...
