Tag: covid-19

RED BANK – A hidden consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is a mental health crisis of depression, loneliness, isolation and despair, according to the Rev. Terrence Porter, pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church, whose goal is to connect those struggling with community resources.

By Mary Ann Bourbeau COURTESY HOLMDEL THEATRE COMPANY Eden Espinosa will be performing many genres of songs, including...

After a slight reprieve because last year’s COVID-19 precautions also worked for other viruses, flu season is back. And once again health care professionals are touting the importance of getting the annual influenza vaccine – or flu shot.

By Allison Perrine KENNETH SWAIN A vacant lot at the corner of West Front Street and Maple Avenue...

By Allison Perrine Gov. Phil Murphy MIDDLETOWN – Some may only know New Jersey Gov....

FORT MONMOUTH – The penultimate draft of the Request for Offers to Purchase 290 acres of Fort Monmouth termed the “Mega Parcel” is nearing final bureaucratic review. Officials said the document should appear under “Bidding Opportunities” on the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) website later this month. 

COURTESY JILL STRYKERPharmacist Richard P. Stryker, R.Ph. administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to Elaine Militello, a veterinary student,...

RED BANK – The borough’s decision to extend its pedestrian-friendly Broadwalk area through October drew mixed reactions at last Wednesday’s council meeting.

On a warm and breezy last day of summer, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners gathered with Keyport Mayor Collette Kennedy and local business owners in the borough to review the area’s summer tourism report and look forward to fall.

Tim Sullivan, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, highlighted the relationship between higher education and the state’s future during...