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With NESE Pipeline Back on Table, Coalition of Nonprofits Continues to...
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS – With Sandy Hook Bay and the New York City skyline as a backdrop, Clean Ocean Action led a coalition of nonprofit organizations in a press conference March 25 to voice continued opposition to the Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline.
Holmdel School Board OKs 7% Tax Hike as Township Bolsters Budget
HOLMDEL – Township officials are moving to purchase the board of education-owned Adeline “Addy” Holmes Lubkert property for $1.03 million, while also considering a possible renewal of the $600,000 shared services agreement to preserve courtesy busing, as the district approved a tentative $76.3 million 2026-27 budget March 25.
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The Arts Are Essential to Our Health
A song that makes our feet tap. A joke that makes us laugh until we cry. A play that allows us to visit places we’ve never been.
Garden State Film Festival to Showcase a Wealth of Local Talent
ASBURY PARK – The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) is coming back for its 24th year, ready to showcase 205 films from 19 countries across nine venues in Asbury Park and Cranford. The festival runs from March 26 to 29.
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Stress Management Strategies for Taming Tension
Feeling on edge? You’re not alone. That sense of anxiety has become pervasive across all segments of society, and it appears to be growing. Vivian Onuro, M.D., an internist at
RWJBarnabas Health in Eatontown, has noticed an uptick in the stress levels of her patients. “While stress has always been a part of life, it seems to be elevated in modern life,” she said.
The Two River Times 2026 All-Area Boys Basketball Team
Luke Cruz’s senior season could have been defined by an eye injury that saw the RFH big man miss 11 games. When Cruz returned to the lineup in late January, he sported a pair of goggles that saw him embody the prowess of other famous spectacled hoopsters, like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and St. Louis University’s Robbie Avila.
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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
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.
The Makings of a Jersey Bagel
The holiday season evokes a familiar feeling of homecoming for many of us. A mass pilgrimage back to the places we call home to celebrate. When I was in college, coming home for the holidays meant indulging in my favorite Jersey delicacies that just aren’t the same in Upstate New York, even though it isn’t that far away.
A Feast To Beat The Heat
This summer, needing a distraction from the sometimes oppressive heat and humidity, a dinner featuring great food and wines in a scenic, air-conditioned, indoor setting seemed like a good idea.
Is the Hype of Attending Your Local Farmers Market Worth It?
Every week, or sometimes just once a month, neighbors head to their local farmers markets to stock up on fresh produce, hand-crafted goods and pantry staples from their favorite local vendors. These markets have become more than just places to buy food; they’re spaces where community, sustainability and tradition thrive.
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.
