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In Reversal, Middletown BOE Votes to Suspend Closures for 2026-27 Term
MIDDLETOWN – After a turbulent few months, school closures are officially on pause for the 2026-27 school year.
Losing a Spouse: Navigating Grief and Financial Decision-Making
Few life events bring as much emotional and financial change as the loss of a spouse.
LIFESTYLES
Another Round of BobFest Coming to The Vogel
RED BANK – For more than 25 years, Pat Guadagno has hosted BobFest, a show paying tribute to his songwriting hero, Bob Dylan.
Revisit ‘Our Town’ in Upcoming Production in Ocean Grove
OCEAN GROVE – The Asbury Park Theater Company will present Thornton Wilder’s 1938 play “Our Town” from May 21 to 31 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Gotterup Gets Top 10 Finish at PGA Championship in Philadelphia
NEWTON SQUARE, PA – The PGA Tour is not making a stop in Monmouth County anytime soon, which made the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia the closest thing to a “home game” for Little Silver’s Chris Gotterup.
Eat Local, Shop Local
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The weather is finally getting warmer, flowers are beginning to blossom, and farmers market season is here.
EDUCATION
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
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.
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.
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.
