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Brookdale Community College

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the foundation of who we are. Every program, partnership, and learning experience is designed to help students Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale as they pursue meaningful and rewarding futures. Our commitment to quality is reflected in what our students experience every day: • 81 percent say professors put significant effort into teaching their classes. • 76 percent report it is easy to get the classes they need. • 92 percent feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. • A 17 to 1 student-faculty ratio ensures personalized support and mentorship. • Graduates earn a median salary of $50,836 five years out, well above the national average. With more than 60 degree and certificate programs, Brookdale offers flexible in-person, hybrid, and online options to meet students where they are. Our seamless transfer pathways—with Rutgers University, Georgian Court University, Kean University, and Monmouth University—allow students to complete their bachelor’s degrees right here in Monmouth County. We also offer more than 40 transfer agreements with leading four-year colleges and universities from Paris to New Jersey and beyond, guaranteeing qualified students junior-year status. Several agreements even provide three-plus-one pathways so your junior year can be completed at Brookdale for significant savings. Students also benefit from robust career services, workforce partnerships, and hands-on learning that prepare them for in-demand careers in nursing, business, engineering, information technology, criminal justice, cybersecurity, liberal arts, and more. Brookdale’s rigorous programs and dedicated faculty empower students to Be Bold, excel in a rapidly changing world, and graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.

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At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the...

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Muller Insurance has protected families and businesses since 1906. As a fourth-generation, family-owned independent agency based in Hoboken, New Jersey, we've spent more than a century helping our neighbors find the right coverage at the right price — and standing by them when it matters most. Because we're independent, we aren't tied to any single company. We represent 25-plus top-rated carriers and shop the market on your behalf to match you with coverage that fits your life and your budget. Personal or commercial, simple or complex, we handle it all: home, auto, renters, condo, umbrella, life, business, workers' comp, and more. Licensed in 29 states, we pair the reach of a large agency with the personal attention of a local one. When you call Muller Insurance, you reach a real person who knows your name and your policy — not a call center. That's the difference 120 years of doing right by people makes.

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RoBeans Mobile Barista is a woman-owned coffee bus based in Asbury Park, serving handcrafted espresso drinks, coffee, and tea at community events, corporate gatherings, schools, and private celebrations. Known for its welcoming service and quality beverages. RoBeans brings "serenity in a cup" wherever it parks.

RoBeans Mobile Barista is a woman-owned coffee bus based in Asbury Park, serving handcrafted espresso drinks, coffee, and tea at community events,...

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Blossom Coaching: Divorce Support, Recovery &amp; Empowerment Divorce can feel overwhelming, chaotic, and uncertain—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Blossom Coaching, I provide compassionate, expert guidance to help individuals move through the challenges of divorce with clarity, courage, and confidence. As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Certified Divorce Coach, I bring both professional expertise and personal experience to my work, helping clients untangle the emotional and practical struggles of divorce so they can feel empowered to create their best future. Blossom Coaching offers: In-Person and Virtual Divorce Support &amp; Recovery Groups – Connect with others who truly understand and find strength in community. Individual Coaching – Personalized one-on-one support to meet your unique needs and goals. Workshops – Interactive opportunities to learn strategies, gain tools, and discover your best self after divorce. At Blossom Coaching, you’ll find a safe, supportive space to move forward, rebuild, and blossom into the life that’s waiting for you.

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ASBURY PARK, NJ — The deadline to submit a petition to run for school board in New Jersey was last Monday, July 27. In Asbury Park, here's who is running for school board this year:The election will be Nov. 3 and voters will asked to select three:Scott Barnett Peter Mertens Takiya Foster, Every Child Thrives Cary Dym, Every Child Thrives John "Johnny" Walker, Every Child Thrives

ASBURY PARK, NJ — The deadline to submit a petition to run for school board in New Jersey was last Monday, July 27.

In Asbury Park, here's who is running for school board this year:The election will be Nov. 3 and voters will asked to select three:

Scott Barnett Peter Mertens Takiya Foster, Every Child Thrives Cary Dym, Every Child Thrives John "Johnny" Walker, Every Child Thrives

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Come join us for a Reiki Share!&nbsp; Second Monday every month.
What's a Reiki Share?&nbsp; It's a chance to share and practice Reiki as a community.&nbsp; Anyone can come to receive approximately 15 minutes of Reiki.&nbsp; &nbsp;A few practitioners per table work on one person at a time with 2-3 tables going at the same time.&nbsp; You may leave after you have received Reiki or stay and meditate in the shared healing vibrations.All level Reiki practitioners are welcome to participate in sharing Reiki, even if you haven't practiced for years.&nbsp; Tables provided.&nbsp; Very nice energy and welcoming group.&nbsp;Many people who never tried Reiki before have attended and reported great benefits!&nbsp; Why not give it a try?&nbsp; &nbsp;($10)
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Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club

Enjoy an exceptional day of golf at Eagle Oaks Golf &amp; Country Club—home to New Jersey’s only Nicklaus Design golf course—while helping Brookdale students achieve their educational dreams.
Proceeds from this annual event benefit Brookdale Community College Foundation scholarships, helping students earn degrees, transfer to four-year institutions, and launch successful careers.
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Neptune Twp. EMT Dies At Work

He died shortly after showing up for work Monday. His cause of death is not immediately known.

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Man Suffered Heart Attack On Asbury Park Beach

This happened July 24 on the 7th Avenue beach:

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One of the teens was carried 30 yards past the Fourth Avenue jetty and was struggling to keep his head above water, said rescuers.

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