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Tinton Falls Unveils $9.1M Capital Improvement Plan for 2025
TINTON FALLS – In a move to modernize municipal infrastructure while maintaining fiscal discipline, Tinton Falls has unveiled a nearly $9.15 million capital improvement plan for 2025 that promises to transform the borough’s roads, parks and utility systems.
A Time of Remembrance
Memorial Day is Monday, May 26. Events taking place in the Two River area on this solemn day pay tribute to the men and women who died in military service.
LIFESTYLES
LANA
Most restaurants and bars fit into a single category: fine dining, casual eatery, bar/saloon, fast food, etc. Lana, a beachfront restaurant in Pier Village, Long Branch, is in a class all its own and comes across as a mixture of all the above.
Remarkable Life of Geraldine Thompson Inspires Book by Brookdale Professor
During the years she was growing up in Holmdel, Brookdale Community College professor Jane Scimeca often traveled past Thompson Park, a pastoral blanket of land with a white-columned mansion overlooking Newman Springs Road.
SPORTS
BUSINESS
SPECIAL FEATURES
LANA
Most restaurants and bars fit into a single category: fine dining, casual eatery, bar/saloon, fast food, etc. Lana, a beachfront restaurant in Pier Village, Long Branch, is in a class all its own and comes across as a mixture of all the above.
Boaters Must Follow Tank Pump-Out Regulations or Face Fines
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Whether new to boating or seasoned on the water, county environmental health officials have urged all boaters in the Two River area to follow the state’s marine sanitation regulations to help protect the waterways while enjoying water activities this season.
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.
