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Oceanic Bridge Project Update Set for Sept. 29 in Middletown
A public information and comment session on design and construction plans for the county’s Oceanic Bridge will be held Sept. 29, more than a year after the project entered the preliminary engineering phase. The bridge connects Rumson and Middletown, over the Navesink River.
Anonymous Donor Gives $125M to HMH, Honoring Former CEO John Lloyd
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) recently announced “a transformational $125 million gift” from an anonymous donor.
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Can Good Wine Be Made in New Jersey?
When people think of American wine regions, New Jersey rarely comes to mind. California, Oregon and Washington dominate the conversation, with Virginia, Texas and New York trailing behind. New Jersey has never really entered the conversation at all, despite having about 51 operating wineries across the state.
“Email 9/12 Is A Personal Response to an Unimaginable Day
In the early hours of Sept. 12, 2001, Margaret “Midge” Guerrera was awake and alone in the silence that settled over the turbulence of a terrible day.
A Monmouth County performing artist, writer, arts educator and administrator, she had been on the train to Rutgers University to teach a public speaking class Sept. 11, 2001 when the attacks on the World Trade Center occurred. As the train approached Newark, the conductor announced that all PATH train service to Manhattan had been canceled.
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Can Good Wine Be Made in New Jersey?
When people think of American wine regions, New Jersey rarely comes to mind. California, Oregon and Washington dominate the conversation, with Virginia, Texas and New York trailing behind. New Jersey has never really entered the conversation at all, despite having about 51 operating wineries across the state.
Cupo Hat Trick Gives RBC Girls Soccer Seventh Straight Win
RUMSON – Red Bank Catholic has served notice early that it is not only a contender for a Shore Conference championship, but a state title as well.
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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
The Cookout Mistakes That Could Make You Sick
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 48 million people get sick from foodborne illness each year, leading to 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths.
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.
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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...
