Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale

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.

Monmouth County

New York City Metropolitan Area

Asbury Park

New Jersey

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

Transforming New Jersey Backyards Into Private Oases

The Pool Boss

Based in Wayne, New Jersey, The Pool Boss is an award-winning design and construction firm recognized as one of the "world’s greatest" pool companies and a premier builder in New Jersey. Specializing in rapid, high-quality installations and custom backyard transformations, the company offers elite amenities including fire pits, landscaping, hardscaping, water features, and outdoor kitchens. As an owner-operated company, The Pool Boss is led by founder and CEO Christopher Argenziano, whose hands-on approach ensures accountability and precision for every project. Built on the philosophy that a five-star experience is created by people rather than just plans, The Pool Boss provides bespoke designs tailored to the unique vision and needs of every family. 

Somerset County

Alexis Tarrazi

Basking Ridge

Based in Wayne, New Jersey, The Pool Boss is an award-winning design and construction firm recognized as one of the "world’s greatest" pool...

The Teaching Dragon

Elementary school tutor specializing in one on one tutoring grades PreK - 3rd grade in person or on zoom.  Experienced empathetic teacher building student confidence and a passion for learning.

Monmouth

Union Beach

Elementary school tutor specializing in one on one tutoring grades PreK - 3rd grade in person or on zoom. Experienced empathetic teacher building...

Early Morning & Late Night DEALS! 25% OFF Sale

Scarlet Reserve Room

We are independently owned, family-driven, and deeply rooted in the Monmouth County cannabis community — not backed by multi-state operators or corporate investors. Our mission is to keep cannabis culture alive in New Jersey while providing safe, premium, and compliant cannabis products to local customers. For anyone who believes in second chances and social equity in the New Jersey cannabis market, our journey shows it’s possible — even when the odds feel stacked against you. We’re proud to lead by example and build a trusted Englishtown and Monmouth County dispensary for the next generation of cannabis consumers and entrepreneurs. Our journey proves that redemption and determination can break barriers. Once facing charges for the very plant now fueling an industry, our founder rebuilt from the ground up — earning degrees, mastering business, and creating safe, trusted spaces for cannabis and wellness. Today, Scarlet Reserve Room stands proudly as an independently owned, legacy-to-legal Englishtown dispensary, keeping culture alive and proving second chances matter.

Englishtown

We are independently owned, family-driven, and deeply rooted in the Monmouth County cannabis community — not backed by multi-state operators or...

Free Music Lesson when you sign up for your first month

Music and Art Academy 

Established in 2002, Music and Art Academy is a professional school for students of all ages and abilities. We offer an excellent selection of classes including: piano, guitar, voice, acting and visual arts, taught by our knowledgeable and dedicated staff of Teaching Artists. Studying at the Academy provides a unique opportunity for musical and artistic growth in a fun and encouraging atmosphere.

Sara Winick

Holmdel-Hazlet

Established in 2002, Music and Art Academy is a professional school for students of all ages and abilities. We offer an excellent selection of...

Call the best with over 100 years in business!

Asbury Park Window Cleaning Company

We perform home and business window cleaning to Monmouth and Ocean counties. After a Century in business, we have perfected the art of window cleaning! Call for free estimates.

We perform home and business window cleaning to Monmouth and Ocean counties. After a Century in business, we have perfected the art of window...

Huntington Learning Center

At our distraction-free learning center, we are more than just a leading provider of tutoring and test prep programs, we are your trusted partner in education to build your student’s academic skill sets, confidence and motivation — so that they can excel both in school and in life. We are open on most school-closed holidays and offer both private and group personalized tutoring programs.

Carly Baldwin

Middletown

At our distraction-free learning center, we are more than just a leading provider of tutoring and test prep programs, we are your trusted partner...

East Coast Diving Center

East Coast Diving Center is your friendly full service PADI 5 Star SCUBA Diving and Snorkeling Facility established in 1977. We offer courses from beginner to advanced. Our Travel Department offers vacations near and far. ECDC is proud to be an Oceanic, Sherwood, Poseidon, Ocean Reef Full Face Mask, Sales and Service Center. Our store hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:00-8:00pm, Tuesday from 6:00-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am–6:00pm. We are CLOSED Thursday and Sunday. Visit our website for more information: www.EastCoastDivingCenter.com

East Coast Diving Center is your friendly full service PADI 5 Star SCUBA Diving and Snorkeling Facility established in 1977. We offer courses from...

This is an in-class driving program for adults aged 18 and older who want to develop safe, defensive driving techniques. Certificates are awarded upon completion. Please note: This class is not recognized in the states of Florida and New York. 		 	 				 Must have a valid New Jersey driver's license to register. If you have a New York State or Florida driver's license you have to take the course in that state.

AARP Driver Safety Program

Schools

Matawan-Aberdeen

Marlboro-Coltsneck

Red Bank-Shrewsbury

Little Silver-Oceanport

Rumson-Fair Haven

Long Branch-Eatontown

Manalapan

Freehold

Middlesex County

Sarah Salvadore

East Brunswick

Brookdale’s 2026 Scholarship Bash
The Brookdale Community College Foundation invites the community to A Night with the Stars:...

A Night with the Stars: Where Futures Shine


Holmdel Earth Day Festival and Greenway Walk will be held Sunday, April 26 from 12 to 5pm. Celebrate Earth Day at bucolic...

Holmdel Earth Day Festival & Greenway Walk

COMPANY – THE MUSICAL An Intimate, In-the-Round Experience Tickets: Just $20
Join us for Stephen Sondheim’s Company—performed...

Company The Musical - April 24, 25, 26

Speaker: Samuel Ratcliff, Cape Shore Operations Manager, Rutgers University, Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory
Mr. Ratcliff...

Oyster Breeding Program at the Rutgers Cape Shore Laboratory

The Cabaret Café: Broadway Night  Step into a night of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable Broadway magic at Brookdale Performing...

The Cabaret Cafe: Broadway Night

BLOSSOM INTO BALANCE ✨ Spring Health & Wellness Expo
May 17th | 12–4 PM
🌸 BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW & RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY SWAG...

Spring Health & Wellness Expo

Holmdel To Host Site Tour Of Former Vonage Site...

Visitors will be able to explore the site firsthand, engage directly with local officials during a Q&A session and more during the visit.

Holmdel To Host Site Tour Of Former Vonage Site: See Details

Community Corner

Student-Led Movie Night Unites Survivor...

The event aimed to provide a relaxed, welcoming environment where families could simply enjoy their time together.

Student-Led Movie Night Unites Survivor Families Of Domestic Violence

Hope In Dark Light: Student-Led Movie Night Unites Survivor Families Of Domestic Violence

NJ Detective Accused Of Pepper-Spraying Man,...

Aaron Bernstein, 51, of Marlboro, was indicted by a grand jury in April in connection with the 2022 incident. See details:

NJ Detective Accused Of Pepper-Spraying Man, Lying About It, Is Indicted

Crime & Safety

Across New Jersey

Pharmaceutical Giant Laying Off Hundreds More...

The layoffs are part of ongoing cost-cutting announced in 2025.

Pharmaceutical Giant Laying Off Hundreds More In NJ

Business

Mercer County

East Windsor

Nearly $6M In Unclaimed NJ Lottery Money Set To...

The Pick-6 jackpot ticket sold at the Eisenhower Exxon on May 22, 2025 is still unclaimed with weeks left to redeem, officials say.

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