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Highlands’ Trudy Fest Celebrates a Hometown Hero
HIGHLANDS – On the morning of Aug. 6, 1926, then 20-year-old Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle began what would later be known as her historic swim across the English Channel.
Coastal Towns Receive $37M for ‘Critical’ Beach Replenishment
SEA BRIGHT – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) announced Aug. 4 that $37 million in federal funding will be allocated toward beach replenishment projects in Sea Bright, Long Branch and Monmouth Beach this winter. The funding will be matched by state and local funds.
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Celebrate Count Basie’s Birthday, Theater’s Centennial at Upcoming Shows in Red...
RED BANK – What other band leader besides William James “Count” Basie has the distinction of having his orchestra perform sold-out concerts more than 40 years after his death?
Cinematic Refresh: Indie Street Film Festival on Tap in Red Bank
RED BANK – The New Jersey premiere of the Marc Maron film “In Memoriam” will kick off the 11th annual Indie Street Film Festival in Red Bank, which runs from Aug. 17 to 23. The opening night screening includes a Q&A with writer/director and New Jersey native Rob Burnett.
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Celebrate Count Basie’s Birthday, Theater’s Centennial at Upcoming Shows in Red...
RED BANK – What other band leader besides William James “Count” Basie has the distinction of having his orchestra perform sold-out concerts more than 40 years after his death?
Back to School, Back to Balance
NEW JERSEY – Tucked among the classrooms and hallways of Red Bank Regional High School (RBR), an unassuming door waits to be opened.
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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
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.
Small Cookies, High Stakes: The Art Behind the Perfect Macaron
The first time I made macarons, I was 14. My family was on vacation in Paris, and we spent an entire day tucked away in an underground kitchen, La Cuisine Paris, learning the art of the notoriously fickle macaron.
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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...
