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Monmouth Marches into America’s 250th with ‘Red, White & You!’ Parade
MIDDLETOWN – On June 28, Monmouth County marked the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary with “America’s Big Birthday Parade: Red, White & You!,” a countywide celebration that stepped off from the Middletown train station and ended with a festival at Mater Dei Park.
‘Boutique’ Condo Coming to Red Bank Near Train Station
RED BANK – Construction of varying scales is transforming the borough’s train station area.
LIFESTYLES
The Scoop N Scootery is Red Bank’s Hottest New Line –...
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.
Shrewsbury Sailing & Yacht Club Rings in 90th Anniversary
SHREWSBURY – Hillary C. Toledo-Madriz learned how to sail when she was about 8 years old. Her parents, who hailed from Boston, both enjoyed sailing and wanted their son and daughter to learn the sport.
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BUSINESS
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Two Local Products Showcase Talents At MLB Draft Combine
PHOENIX – The Shore Conference is once again poised to make its mark in the upcoming MLB Draft. Two local products – Reece Moroney from Rumson-Fair Haven and AJ Gracia from Ranney School – earned invitations to the 2026 MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Brookdale Opens Free Dental Studies Clinic with Local Partners
LINCROFT – On June 16, Brookdale Community College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new dental studies building that will also operate as a free dental clinic in partnership with Red Bank’s Parker Family Health Center.
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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
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.
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.
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.
