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Middletown BOE To Close Three Schools, Despite Pleas from Parents
MIDDLETOWN – The district’s board of education voted 5-4 last week to close three schools under mounting financial pressures.
Netflix Posts First Jobs as Fort Monmouth Studio Project Advances
OCEANPORT – Netflix has begun hiring for its planned East Coast film production studio at the former Fort Monmouth campus, marking an early step in the company’s almost $1 billion redevelopment of the nearly 300-acre site.
LIFESTYLES
‘American Idol’ Showcases Three New Jersey Contestants
Three tremendously talented New Jersey residents made it as far as Hollywood Night on the ABC singing competition “American Idol,” but only two will be moving forward.
Timeless ‘A Doll’s House’ Explores Black Family Dynamics in 1950s New...
RED BANK – Henrik Ibsen’s groundbreaking 1879 play, “A Doll’s House,” is getting a major update. Director Justin Emeka has adapted the story with a Black cast and changed the location and time period from Norway in the late 1800s to 1950s New Jersey. The drama runs at the Two River Theater through March 15.
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‘American Idol’ Showcases Three New Jersey Contestants
Three tremendously talented New Jersey residents made it as far as Hollywood Night on the ABC singing competition “American Idol,” but only two will be moving forward.
Eating Disorders are on the Rise, but Help is Available
Within the last several years, there’s been an increase in mental health issues due to a variety of factors, from the pandemic, inflation and political divisiveness to social isolation, intense social media use and inadequate treatment.
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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
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.
