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Cancer Cases Not Yet Linked to Contaminants at Keyport Sites
KEYPORT – Environmental experts have found traces of benzene, lead, arsenic and PFAS (“forever chemicals”) among other contaminants on the nearly 60-acre former Aeomarine site and adjoining landfill.
Developer Filed Data Center Proposal for Bell Works Before Holmdel’s Ban
HOLMDEL – Although the township committee voted unanimously at its Aug. 11 meeting to ban data centers in the municipality, a legal loophole could allow one application to proceed.
LIFESTYLES
Nicole Atkins Brings Home Her Unique Sound with New Album, Local...
Nicole Atkins is coming home – and she’s bringing “Drama” with her.
Celebrate Count Basie’s Birthday, Theater’s Centennial at Upcoming Shows in Red...
RED BANK – What other band leader besides William James “Count” Basie has the distinction of having his orchestra perform sold-out concerts more than 40 years after his death?
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Christian Brothers Cross Country Standout Gavin Schmitt Commits to Stanford
LINCROFT – While most rising high school seniors are still dreading the college application process, Gavin Schmitt has his acceptance all locked up. And it’s a good one.
Nicole Atkins Brings Home Her Unique Sound with New Album, Local...
Nicole Atkins is coming home – and she’s bringing “Drama” with her.
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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...
