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Amid ICE Arrests, Red Bank Officials Explain Local Protections, Assistance
RED BANK – Borough officials took a united stance at the latest council meeting amid heightened concerns over recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions across the nation.
Sewer Line Solution? Holmdel OKs New Main, Some Unconvinced
HOLMDEL – The controversial wastewater treatment plant at the former Vonage site at 23 Main St. will be demolished in the next three years and replaced with a sewer main connecting the property to the Bell Works sewer system.
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First Artists Announced for ParkStage in Basie-County Collaboration
FREEHOLD – Count Basie Center for the Arts has announced the first wave of artists to appear at ParkStage, the outdoor summer concert venue coming to the East Freehold Fairgrounds this spring.
Art Alliance Exhibit in Red Bank Celebrates Work of Three Ukrainian...
RED BANK – Although the Art Alliance on Monmouth Street is just a few miles from Nathalie Halbout’s home, just across the bridge in Middletown, the journey Halbout has taken there began thousands of miles away.
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First Artists Announced for ParkStage in Basie-County Collaboration
FREEHOLD – Count Basie Center for the Arts has announced the first wave of artists to appear at ParkStage, the outdoor summer concert venue coming to the East Freehold Fairgrounds this spring.
Six Local Wrestlers Win Shore Conference Titles
LAKEWOOD – Six wrestlers from The Two River Times area claimed Shore Conference Tournament championships Saturday, Jan. 24, at Lakewood High School, highlighted by repeat winners and three first-time champions.
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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
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.
A Feast To Beat The Heat
This summer, needing a distraction from the sometimes oppressive heat and humidity, a dinner featuring great food and wines in a scenic, air-conditioned, indoor setting seemed like a good idea.
Is the Hype of Attending Your Local Farmers Market Worth It?
Every week, or sometimes just once a month, neighbors head to their local farmers markets to stock up on fresh produce, hand-crafted goods and pantry staples from their favorite local vendors. These markets have become more than just places to buy food; they’re spaces where community, sustainability and tradition thrive.
Rise & Shine – Your Starter Needs to be Fed
If sourdough has existed forever, why has it only recently stepped into the spotlight?
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.
