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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.

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...

New turfs on our mini golf courses coming in April/May!

Swing Time Sports Park

Swing Time Sports Park is Howell’s go‑to spot for family fun, offering mini golf, batting cages, a full arcade, and party hosting all in one place. Located right on Route 9, we’re proud to be a local favorite where kids, teens, and adults can enjoy affordable, active entertainment year‑round. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a family outing, or just looking for something fun to do close to home, Swing Time Sports Park is here to bring the community together with excitement and energy. 

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Howell

Swing Time Sports Park is Howell’s go‑to spot for family fun, offering mini golf, batting cages, a full arcade, and party hosting all in one place....

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Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine

From casual luncheons to elegant dinners, our restaurant brings people together around food, belly dancing and jazz that feels both comforting and elevated. Whether it's a family celebration, a corporate meeting, a special milestone, or just a casual night out, we'll help you create an experience filled with warmth, tradition, and authentic Mediterranean flavors and outstanding service.

From casual luncheons to elegant dinners, our restaurant brings people together around food, belly dancing and jazz that feels both comforting and...

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Release of 4 Sons of Ardena 

Exciting new book release…a hidden gem available on Amazon.&nbsp;If you’re from the Freehold area you may hsvr attended, known someone who attended, or just passed the venerable Ardena schoolhouse, it will warm your heart as you accompany four unique classmates—Ricky Price, Buzz Sawyer, Aaron Kaufmann, and Mozzy Jenkins—watching them grow into inseparable "blood brothers". Through schoolyard experiences, shared adventures, navigating family traditions, and rousing escapades, our boys forge a bond that transcends race, religion, and circumstance. &nbsp;Woven with real Central Jersey history, landmarks and characters, and humor, adventure and a long-buried family secret, this story is a moving tribute to the profound impact of great teachers, personal resilience, and communityand hometown connections that truly shape us forever.

“We wrote this novel to resonate across a broad swath of reader interests. &nbsp;It’s a warm, authentic and deeply nostalgic story that takes us all back to simpler times.” &nbsp;Andy Rinko, Former Ardena Principal, (1980-1988)
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Local Event: 4 Sons of Ardena 

4 Sons of Ardena 

Exciting new book release…a hidden gem available on Amazon. If you’re from the Freehold area you may hsvr attended, known...

Exciting new novel by Andy Rinko and John Besold. 

Set in a venerable, iconic authentic NJ schoolhouse, this story will warm your heart as you accompany four unique classmates—Ricky Price, Buzz Sawyer, Aaron Kaufmann, and Mozzy Jenkins—watching them grow into inseparable "blood brothers". Through schoolyard experiences, shared adventures, navigating family traditions, and rousing escapades, our boys forge a bond that transcends race, religion, and circumstance. Woven with real Central Jersey history, landmarks and characters, and humor, adventure and a long-buried family secret, this story is a moving tribute to the profound impact of great teachers, personal resilience, and community and hometown connections that truly shape us forever.

“We wrote this novel to resonate across a broad swath of reader interests. &nbsp;It’s a warm, authentic and deeply nostalgic story that takes us all back to simpler times.” &nbsp;Andy Rinko, Former Bedminster Superintendent-John Besold, Former Bedminster Board President.&nbsp;

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Local Event: 4 Sons of Ardena Available on Amazon 

4 Sons of Ardena Available on Amazon 

Set in a venerable, iconic authentic NJ schoolhouse, this story will warm your heart as you accompany four unique...

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West Orange

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Southard Grange #218

The Southard Grange is holding a 2 day Thrift Shop Sale.&nbsp; Please join us Saturday, August 8th and Sunday August 9th-10am-4pm both days. All kinds of goodies! Beat the high prices of store shopping &amp; thrift shop.

Local Event: Indoor/Outdoor Thrift Shop Sale

Indoor/Outdoor Thrift Shop Sale

The Southard Grange is holding a 2 day Thrift Shop Sale.  Please join us Saturday, August 8th and Sunday August 9th-10am-4pm...

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.
Great golf. A premier course. A lasting impact.
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Local Event: Golf for a Great Cause

Middletown

Golf for a Great Cause

Enjoy an exceptional day of golf at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club—home to New Jersey’s only Nicklaus Design golf course—while...

Sussex County

Hopatcong-Sparta

Buck Saved After Falling Into 12-Foot-Deep Well...

Police, fire crews, and wildlife experts responded to the scene. 

Buck Saved After Falling Into 12-Foot-Deep Well In North Jersey

Home & Garden

Passaic County

Wayne

Teen Stabbed Repeatedly In NJ School Cafeteria...

The 14-year-old had to get himself to the nurse's office after being stabbed several times, according to the suit. 

Teen Stabbed Repeatedly In NJ School Cafeteria While Staff Watched, Lawsuit Says

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South Brunswick

Bears Spotted In South Brunswick As Seasonal...

Police say bears are typically moving through wooded corridors between neighborhoods this time of year.

Bears Spotted In South Brunswick As Seasonal Sightings Increase

Bears Spotted In This NJ Town 

Bears Spotted In This NJ Town As Seasonal Sightings Increase

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Moorestown

Ambulance Crashes While Taking Patient To...

Three first responders and two others were taken to the hospital. 

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These Are The Top-Ranked Hospitals In NJ: U.S....

A new national ranking crowned one New Jersey hospital No. 1. See which facilities made the statewide list.

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