TOP NEWS
Red Bank Officials Address Growth, Change with Community
RED BANK – Nearly six months after attending a community meeting where West Side residents voiced quality-of-life concerns, borough officials returned – this time joined by department heads – for a follow-up community engagement meeting at the senior center.
Build & Brew to Offer Inclusive Makerspace, Cafe in Red Bank
RED BANK – The building on White Street that housed Hobbymasters for 45 years, until its closure in 2020, will soon be home to a new venture that promises to revive the former space’s vibe – with an in-house café, a retail store, and a makerspace.
LIFESTYLES
‘Hamilton’ Performer Brings Solo Show to Holmdel Theatre
HOLMDEL – Jennie Harney-Fleming, the powerhouse vocalist who has portrayed all three Schuyler sisters in the Broadway smash hit “Hamilton,” will perform an intimate concert at the Holmdel Theatre Friday, June 13.
NJSO Launches 2025 Summer Concert Series in Red Bank
RED BANK – Enjoy the sounds of classical music under the stars when the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra kicks off its free summer concert series in Marine Park at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18. This year’s program features a medley of timeless classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites the whole family will love.
SPORTS
BUSINESS
SPECIAL FEATURES
Meet of Champions Closes Out Successful Track Season for Local Athletes
PENNSAUKEN – Last week, the best Two River track and field athletes excelled at the New Jersey Meet of Champions at Pennsauken High School.
CBA Beats Rival RBC to Win First Section Baseball Title in...
LINCROFT – Just 17 days earlier, Christian Brothers Academy was on the losing side when archrival Red Bank Catholic celebrated winning the Monmouth County baseball crown. This time around, the Colts came out on top – and got the higher-stakes trophy – dispatching the Caseys 11-1 in five innings to win the Non-Public A South championship.
EDUCATION
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
What Makes a Restaurant Successful?
For years, the key factors driving a restaurant’s success have been its reputation, word-of-mouth recommendations and loyal customer base. While these still matter, there’s a new player in town.
‘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.
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.
