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Red Bank’s Ready Slate Set for November Council Election
RED BANK – Members of the Red Bank’s Ready team that swept the 2023 elections are returning to the ballot in November, as the borough continues with its new nonpartisan, council-manager form of government.
The Peninsula House: A Sentimental Journey
SEA BRIGHT – On balmy summer nights in decades past, revelers packed The Peninsula House on the waterfront, among them Bert Lahr, the original Cowardly Lion in the “Wizard of Oz.” Frank Sinatra’s parents, who enjoyed strolling the beach with their young son, were regulars.
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Algonquin’s ‘1776’ a Musical Tribute to Nation’s Founding Nearly 250 Years...
MANASQUAN – Witness the birth of a nation as told in rollicking style when “1776” comes to the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan Friday through May 18.
Crime Expert Probes the Mind of a Murderer at Vogel Program
RED BANK – Did you ever wonder what drives a person to kill? What are the escalation points that cause seemingly ordinary people to commit murder?
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Algonquin’s ‘1776’ a Musical Tribute to Nation’s Founding Nearly 250 Years...
MANASQUAN – Witness the birth of a nation as told in rollicking style when “1776” comes to the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan Friday through May 18.
Shore Conference Softball Tournament Features Three of NJ’s Top Five Teams
Shore Conference softball’s reputation speaks for itself, and the 2025 SCT promises to bring excitement thanks to three juggernauts at the top of the seeding. Donovan Catholic is currently the top-ranked team in New Jersey with an undefeated record.
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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
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.
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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.