Tag: Pandemic

RED BANK – Rabbi Sally J. Priesand is an icon in the community, usually celebrated as the first ordained female rabbi in the nation. But she insists the focus shouldn’t be on her. Rather, the focus should be on doing God’s work – specifically advocating for social justice in the community.

At the beginning of 2021, it seemed like it would only be a matter of time until we would be back to dining indoors and returning to a way of life we had all blithely come to take for granted.

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused financial hardship for many vulnerable residents. Now Monmouth County has announced that, with the support of local community-based nonprofits, millions in federal funding has been leveraged to help those struggling remain in their homes.  

RED BANK – Two local nonprofits with complementary missions are partnering to address “the systemic problem” of homelessness in

During the pandemic, the Monmouth County Library embraced virtual programming, including virtual book clubs.

Melody Stevens, the choir director at Red Bank Catholic, sent her family and friends 539 audio recordings during the pandemic to keep their spirits up while Broadway shows were canceled.

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit everyone in a different way, whether it is financial strain, isolation, illness or the death of friends and family. A return to normalcy is so important right now, and that is what the organizers of “Black Nativity” aim to bring when the show comes back to the Count Basie Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30.

Pre-cut live trees may be harder to find this year – and more expensive. Cutting one down at a local Christmas...

MIDDLETOWN – From the large-scale displays synched up with favorite yuletide melodies to the humble décor signifying the start of the season, the holiday light displays that illuminate Two River communities can serve as more than a means to magnify good tidings.

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.