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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. 

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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 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.

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HAZLET, NJ — The former Friendly's restaurant on Rt. 35 in Hazlet will soon become a Starbucks, according to a report Wednesday in the <a href="https://www.app.com/story/money/business/main-street/whats-going-there/2019/12/11/former-friendlys-hazlet-finally-getting-replacement/4381467002/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Asbury Park Press</a>.This will be a drive-through Starbucks.The Friendly, located at 3201 Rt. 35 in Hazlet (near the Best Western motel), closed in 2015, <a href="https://www.app.com/story/money/business/main-street/whats-going-there/2019/12/11/former-friendlys-hazlet-finally-getting-replacement/4381467002/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">according to the report</a>.Plans started in the middle of 2018 to convert it into a Starbucks. An opening date has not yet been revealed.

HAZLET, NJ — The former Friendly's restaurant on Rt. 35 in Hazlet will soon become a Starbucks, according to a report Wednesday in the <a href="https://www.app.com/story/money/business/main-street/whats-going-there/2019/12/11/former-friendlys-hazlet-finally-getting-replacement/4381467002/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Asbury Park Press</a>.

This will be a drive-through Starbucks.The Friendly, located at 3201 Rt. 35 in Hazlet (near the Best Western motel), closed in 2015, <a href="https://www.app.com/story/money/business/main-street/whats-going-there/2019/12/11/former-friendlys-hazlet-finally-getting-replacement/4381467002/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">according to the report</a>.

Plans started in the middle of 2018 to convert it into a Starbucks. An opening date has not yet been revealed.

Sara Winick

Holmdel-Hazlet

Former Hazlet Friendly's Becoming A Starbucks

The long-closed Friendly's restaurant on Rt. 35 in Hazlet will soon become a drive-through Starbucks.

Former Hazlet Friendly's Becoming A Starbucks: Report

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The American Association of University Women's Used Book Sale reopens!&nbsp; Open from 10:00 to 2:00 this Saturday and every Saturday except for holiday week-ends.&nbsp; Also open every Thursday, 10:00 - 12:00.&nbsp; Thousands of books in every category for every age!&nbsp; Also CDs, DVDs, Vinyl records, puzzles, games and books.&nbsp; All sales provide scholarships for local women and girls.&nbsp; More information: aauw-nj-nmcb.org.

Local Event: AAUW Used Book Sale

AAUW Used Book Sale

The American Association of University Women's Used Book Sale reopens!  Open from 10:00 to 2:00 this Saturday and every...

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Celebrate Irish culture, community, and tradition at the Ocean County Irish Festival—now marking its 10th anniversary! Enjoy a full day of live music, pipe &amp; drum bands, a lively beer garden, delicious food, craft vendors, Raffles and family-friendly activities. Join us at our new home at Robert J. Miller Air Park for an unforgettable day of Irish pride—admission is free! #oceancountyirishfestival#cheersto10years#oceancounty

Local Event: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival

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10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival

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Raritan High School

Monthly Sports and Pokémon Trading Card Show at Hazlet’s Raritan High School

On Sunday, September 13th, the “Exit 117 Sports Cards and Pokémon Buy, Sell &amp; Trade Expo” will make its return to Raritan High School in Hazlet.&nbsp; The show will include vendors of sports cards, memorabilia and supplies, as well vendors focusing on non-sports collectibles, such as Pokémon, One Piece and Yu-Gi-Oh cards.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a special feature, NFL games will be streamed live during the show; a first for New Jersey card shows!
The show is the result of a collaboration between Hot Corner Promotions and Our Cards &amp; Collectibles, two of central New Jersey’s top show promoters.&nbsp; Both organizations are family-run businesses based in Monmouth County, and both have been operating card shows for decades.
“When we started this journey with our first show in April, our goal was to establish a larger monthly card expo in Monmouth County, which was sorely missing. We also wanted to create a fun family experience for all ages, and to support the local community.”, said Alex Escalante of Hot Corner Promotions. “I feel we have accomplished this, with a wide range of patrons and vendors attending our previous shows. We saw families and friends running into each other and reconnecting while walking the aisles and looking for that special item at the vendor tables.&nbsp; We saw visitors and vendors alike, with smiles on their faces as they discussed the products for sale.&nbsp; You could see that everyone was genuinely having a good time interacting with each other.”
“We couldn’t be happier or more thankful for the outpouring of support from the vendors and patrons. The response has been overwhelming, and the positive comments are greatly appreciated”, Escalante continued.&nbsp; “We are also thankful for the support from the Hazlet Board of Education and the Raritan High School staff.&nbsp; The RHS staff has been amazing, and has allowed us to build a strong working relationship. We are currently working with them to book monthly dates for all of 2027.”
The Expo is a monthly recurring show, featuring the best card vendors in the tri-state area. The vendors feature top-line inventory, and will have cash in hand for the purchase of cards and collections from attendees.&nbsp; There will be a food truck on site, ample parking in the high school lot, and the facility is handicap accessible.&nbsp; NFL games will stream live at all shows during football season.
Raritan High School is located at 419 Middle Road in Hazlet, NJ.&nbsp; It is easily accessible from Parkway exit 117 from the north, and Parkway exit 114 from the south, as well as from Routes 35 and 36.The show will run from 9 am through 4 pm on Sunday, September 13th.
For additional information, or Vendor registration for future shows, please email: <a href="mailto:EXIT117SHOW@GMAIL.COM">EXIT117SHOW@GMAIL.COM</a>.

Local Event: Exit 117 Monthly Sports and Pokémon Card Expo!

Exit 117 Monthly Sports and Pokémon Card Expo!

Monthly Sports and Pokémon Trading Card Show at Hazlet’s Raritan High School

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DIRECTIONS TO SALE: Follow the yellow yard signs Located inside the double gym
New 2 You Kids is a seasonal children’s consignment sale where local families have been coming together, since 2008, to sell and buy high-quality kids’ items and home goods at affordable prices. 
Each sale features thousands of gently used items—including clothing, toys, baby gear, books, furniture, home goods and more—all organized like a retail store to create an easy, retail-style shopping experience for families in the community.

Local Event: New 2 You Kids Consignment Event - Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 - Brookdale Comm College

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Former Hazlet Friendly's Becoming A Starbucks: Report

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