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BPU Threatens JCP&L $44.1M, Citing Storm Reponse
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) is escalating existing enforcement proceedings against Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) over years of alleged reliability failures, as illustrated by the July Fourth weekend thunderstorms that left thousands of residents without power for days.
Nonprofit Sues State Agency After Approval of NESE Pipeline
NEW JERSEY – The Long Branch-based nonprofit Clean Ocean Action (COA) filed a lawsuit July 20, appealing the approval of a Utility License granted by the New Jersey Tidelands Resource Council (NJTRC) to the Williams/Transco Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline, commonly referred to as NESE.
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The Arts Begin with Listening
Early in my career, I learned something I have never forgotten: a community will always tell you what it wants.
Grateful Dead 2026 Meet-Up at the Movies Hits Monmouth County Screens
RED BANK – Monmouth County, it’s time to bring out your Dead. The tie-dye tradition that has become a cornerstone of the summer season returns to the Jersey Shore in August as the 2026 Grateful Dead Meet-Up At The Movies takes over local screens.
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The Arts Begin with Listening
Early in my career, I learned something I have never forgotten: a community will always tell you what it wants.
Grateful Dead 2026 Meet-Up at the Movies Hits Monmouth County Screens
RED BANK – Monmouth County, it’s time to bring out your Dead. The tie-dye tradition that has become a cornerstone of the summer season returns to the Jersey Shore in August as the 2026 Grateful Dead Meet-Up At The Movies takes over local screens.
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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
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.
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.
ENTERTAINMENT
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...
