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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...

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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.

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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.

Monmouth

Englishtown

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

<h2>Neighborhood/Multi-family garage sale this weekend!!!</h2>Tools, toys, electronics, bakeware, clothing, baby items, jewelry..... TOO MUCH TO LIST7 families are participating in this neighborhood garage sale.Saturday 8/8 from 8:00 - 3:00 and Sunday 8/9 from 8:00 - 2:00Dantley Drive and Remsen Drive in HOWELLTake Route 9 to New Friendship Road (by the new ShopRite) - go about 1 mile to Dantley Drive - Remsen is around the corner!!!Don't miss it!!!!

<h2>Neighborhood/Multi-family garage sale this weekend!!!</h2>Tools, toys, electronics, bakeware, clothing, baby items, jewelry..... TOO MUCH TO LIST

7 families are participating in this neighborhood garage sale.Saturday 8/8 from 8:00 - 3:00 and Sunday 8/9 from 8:00 - 2:00

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Costa Verde

Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs at Pats Place 4 Comedy at Costa Verde!&nbsp; Join us on Friday, June 5th at 6039 NJ-35, South Amboy, NJ 08879 for an unforgettable evening of great food and hilarious stand-up. Enjoy dinner at 7:00 PM, followed by the show at 8:00 PM. 2 item minimum. 🎟 Tickets: $25 at the door or $20 online: https://bit.ly/41LuiMn Featuring an incredible lineup:Johnny Watson (Headliner)Johnny Watson delivers high-energy, sharp observational comedy with quick wit and unforgettable punchlines every night. Jeff Greenberg (Feature)Jeff Greenberg brings clever storytelling, relatable humor, and seasoned stage presence that connects with audiences. Andrew Rich (Guest)Andrew Rich offers fresh perspectives, quirky insights, and engaging style that keeps crowds laughing nonstop. Randi Simon Lupo (Host)Randi Simon Lupo energizes audiences with humor, charismatic hosting, and improvisation that ties shows together. Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and come ready to laugh—this is a show you don’t want to miss!

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Algonquin Arts Theatre

Get ready for The Boss Bash - a night of Bruce Springsteen magic with The B-Street Band! Celebrating 45 years as the longest-running and most requested Bruce tribute band, The B-Street Band brings the energy of the E-Street Band to the stage. With over four decades of performances from Maine to California, this high-energy show is a must-see for Springsteen fans of all ages. Don't miss out on this unforgettable tribute to the Boss at Algonquin's annual fundraising bash!

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