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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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....

5 Star Mediterranean & Turkish experience in NJ

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...

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.

Monmouth

Englishtown

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

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.

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

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.

Our journey proves that redemption and determination can break barriers. Once facing charges for the very plant now fueling an industry, our...

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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

COMPANY – THE MUSICAL An Intimate, In-the-Round Experience Tickets: Just $20
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Company The Musical - April 24, 25, 26

Speaker: Samuel Ratcliff, Cape Shore Operations Manager, Rutgers University, Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory
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The Cabaret Café: Broadway Night  Step into a night of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable Broadway magic at Brookdale Performing...

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Earthquake Shakes Up Bedminster 

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the earthquake on Thursday morning.

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Major Layoffs Announced, Including In NJ: See...

The layoffs span industries including technology, finance, health care, manufacturing, hospitality and agriculture.

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Howell Student Leads As Class President, Runs...

From a brand partner: Joseph organizes fundraisers, serves on the state board and is known for inclusive leadership and dedication to peers.

Howell Student Leads As Class President, Runs For National Student Government Role

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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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Man, Teen Arrested Amid Early Morning Burglary...

A ghost gun with a 50-round magazine was seized, and the man led police on a chase, jumping fences and through backyards, police said. 

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