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Shared milestones are part of the human experience. For those with children, a big milestone is when they go off to college.

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.

FREEHOLD – It’s always been a challenge for those who don’t celebrate Christmas to find something enjoyable to do Dec. 25, when most businesses are closed for the holiday. Movie theaters and Chinese restaurants are pretty much the only choices for an activity, it’s often been observed.

FREEHOLD – Fast and furious is an apt description for the speed with which Netflix is making its impression on the Garden State.

FREEHOLD – Among a crowd of fairgoers, a patriotic atmosphere, a Revolutionary War-outfitted color guard and even a George Washington impersonator, Monmouth County kicked off the one-year countdown to America’s 250th anniversary last week at the 50th annual County Fair.

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Monmouth County Fair is turning 50 this summer, and organizers are planning a golden jubilee celebration packed with thrills, entertainment and old-fashioned fun.

FREEHOLD – A major new addition to New Jersey’s entertainment landscape is set to take shape in the summer of 2026, as the Count Basie Center for the Arts, in collaboration with Monmouth County, announced the creation of ParkStage this week – a large-scale, open-air performance venue located at the East Freehold Showgrounds.

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners held its annual reorganization meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7, once again unanimously selecting commissioner Thomas Arnone to serve as the director of the board for the upcoming year. Arnone is serving his sixth, three-year term on the board and his ninth year as director.

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners hosted its annual Shared Services Summit Nov. 13, urging elected and appointed officials to set their priorities for growth before the municipalities reorganize next year.

FREEHOLD - Freehold Raceway, one of New Jersey’s most historic horse racing venues, will permanently close all live racing and simulcasting operations Dec. 28, 2024, marking the end of a nearly 170-year chapter in the state’s horse racing history.