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Netflix House is an immersive consumer experience from the streaming and entertainment giant.

When Sprig restaurant opened in December 2022 it faced a number of challenges, not the least of which was its location in the Consumer Centre in West Long Branch, best known for The Home Depot and Dick’s Sporting Goods. It’s hard to take a fine dining destination seriously in a location like that, but it nevertheless developed a loyal following for its very good food.

HIGHLANDS – A Highlands official has sued the Atlantic Highlands, Highlands and Henry Hudson Regional school boards, alleging they violated the Open Public Meetings Act, preventing the public from having a say about an important regionalization-related decision.

Delays for two high-profile residential projects on the former U.S. Army post and progress on the fort’s walking trail were addressed during the May 15 meeting of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA).

With the 79th racing season underway at Monmouth Park, leadership is excited about ongoing developments at the racetrack, including more special event days and the groundbreaking on a new sportsbook facility.

May 4 saw the running of the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. That race delivered on all the excitement, with Mystic Dan edging out Sierra Leone and Forever Young by a nose in the first three-way photo finish since 1947.

Netflix Inc., on track to purchase almost 300 acres of the former Fort Monmouth U.S. Army base for a major production studio in Monmouth County, was designated a “Studio Partner” by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) last week, giving the entertainment giant access to expanded benefits under the state’s Film and Digital Media Tax Credit program.

Promising a bigger, better, tastier experience, organizers have announced the second annual Bougie FoodieCon will again take place on the grounds of Fort Monmouth’s Russel Hall Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2.

The 12-soundstage production studio planned by Netflix for almost 300 acres of Fort Monmouth will run roughly down the center of the fort from Oceanport Avenue to Route 35.

FORT MONMOUTH – Shortly after 5 p.m. Feb. 21, members of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) unanimously voted to approve revised plans for Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth, a major production studio on 292-plus acres of the former U.S. Army base.