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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 County

Monmouth

Englishtown

New Jersey

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.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Asbury Park

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

Holistic Care Solutions: ICCC's Integrated Approach

Integrated Care Concepts

Integrated Care Concepts and Consultation (ICCC) is one of the only facilities in the country to embrace the total body healing modalities found in both Western and Eastern philosophies. Our team of licensed therapists and highly trained mind-body specialists use a host of mental health treatment methodologies to provide holistic, trauma-informed care in an environment designed to offer comfort, calm, and the ideal space for transformation and growth.

Carly Baldwin

Long Branch-Eatontown

Integrated Care Concepts and Consultation (ICCC) is one of the only facilities in the country to embrace the total body healing modalities found in...

Saturday, July 27, 2013 10AM to 6PM Join Lancome's National Make-Up Artist Manuel Villegas and his Professional Make-Up Artist Team for a Private Makeup lesson, at Boscov's at the Monmouth Mall. Purchase a $25 Gift Card now to reserve an appointment for you or your special someone.  Book your one-on-one appointment today! Call 732-389-2220, ext. 1371 Space is limited!

Saturday, July 27, 2013

10AM to 6PM Join Lancome's National Make-Up Artist Manuel Villegas and his Professional Make-Up Artist Team for a Private Makeup lesson, at Boscov's at the Monmouth Mall.

Purchase a $25 Gift Card now to reserve an appointment for you or your special someone.  Book your one-on-one appointment today!

Call 732-389-2220, ext. 1371 Space is limited!

Boscov's - Lancome's National Make-up Artist Event

Community Corner

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Red Bank-Shrewsbury

Little Silver-Oceanport

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Holmdel-Hazlet

Karen Wall

Howell

VFW Post 2179 – 460 NJ- 36 Port Monmouth, NJ

The New Jersey Reptile Show is back — now expanded to two full days for an even better experience! Join us on Saturday, May 2nd or Sunday, May 3rd (9AM–4PM both days) for a friendly, educational , and fun-filled reptile &amp; exotic animal expo where families, collectors, and curious newcomers can explore the incredible world of reptiles.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a first-time reptile owner, or a family looking for a unique day out, this is the place to be. This is a sales and experience expo featuring animals and supplies from NJ's top breeders and vendors — while also giving kids and parents the rare chance to see these magnificent creatures up close, not just in books or on TV.
Kids 5 &amp; under get in FREE!
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<h2>🎟️ Tickets &amp; Capacity</h2>
Online ticket purchase is required.&nbsp;Capacity is strictly limited per day, and this event is expected to sell out.
👉 Purchase tickets at www.NJReptileShow.com to secure your spot.
Limited discounted family bundle tickets available — while they last!
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<h2>📍 Event Details</h2>
📍 Location: 
VFW Post 2179 
460 NJ-36 S, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758 
(Use this address for Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze)
🕘 Dates &amp; Times: 
Saturday, May 2, 2026 (9AM – 4PM) 
Sunday, May 3, 2026 (9AM – 4PM)
🎟️ Admission: (Single Day) 
General Admission (Ages 6+): $20 
Discounted 4-Pack Family Bundle (Save $10 — While Available) 
Kids 5 &amp; Under: FREE
🅿️ Parking: 
Free on-site parking available
🍔 Food &amp; Drinks: 
Available for purchase at the VFW snack bar (Cash &amp; Cards)
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<h2>🐸 What To Expect</h2>
<h3>✅ A Unique Family Experience</h3>
Get up close to real reptiles and exotic animals in a safe, exciting environment. Perfect for young animal lovers, curious kids, and families looking for something different!
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<h3>✅ A True Reptile &amp; Exotic Animal Marketplace</h3>
Browse and shop from 70+ vendor tables featuring:
• Captive-bred reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, aquatic fish, invertebrates, and &amp; small exotic mammals 
• Habitats, enclosures, and bioactive supplies 
• Feeder insects, frozen/live rodents, and more 
• Reptile merchandise and discounted equipment
<hr>
<h3>🦎 Animals You’ll See</h3>
Explore a wide variety of species from around the world:
🦎 Geckos 
🐍 Snakes 
🐉 Lizards 
🐸 Amphibians 
🕷️ Invertebrates 
🐟 Rare aquatic fish 
🦔 Small exotic mammals (hedgehogs and more!)🦜Interactive parrot experience by Parties By Parrots (Add-on vendor experience)
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<h2>🏪 Featured Vendors</h2>
Featuring top breeders, exotic pet shops, and trusted professionals including:
• Major League Exotics 
• Reptile Deli 
• AquaTerra Exotics 
• Classic Jurassic 
• Nautilus Avian &amp; Exotics Veterinary Specialists 
• Garden State Exotics 
• Strong Island Aquatics &amp; Exotics 
• The Critter Carnival 
• EZ Botanicals
(and many more from across New Jersey and beyond)

Local Event: NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show Returns May 2–3 (2-Day Event, Limited Tickets)

Port Monmouth

NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show Returns May 2–3...

The New Jersey Reptile Show is back — now expanded to two full days for an even better experience! Join us on Saturday, May 2nd...

NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show Returns May 2–3 (2-Day Event, Limited Tickets)

Grand Avenue

Join us again for a massive office furniture warehouse liquidation sale on Saturday, May 2nd 2026 from 9:30am-4pm
This massive liquidation event will take place at 2300 Route 1 North,
 North&nbsp;Brunswick&nbsp;NJ&nbsp; The Warehouses Dock 5-Behind Panera in the white 
&amp; blue low warehouses....next to&nbsp;Blue Star Glass
Don't miss this opportunity to find incredible deals on quality 
office furniture. We just took in a ton of beautiful commercial grade 
furniture like new from the several&nbsp;large Fortune 100 
corporations....selling 80% off new.
<a href="https://null/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>All
 of our furniture is liquidated from the largest Fortune 100 
corporations in the country that have downsized or relocated...Thousands
 of high-end ergonomic office chair starting @ $75 &amp; up, couches, 
soft seating, club chairs, cubicles, benching, stacking chairs, 
reception &amp; conference room furniture and so much more like new 80% 
off. All furniture cleaned, inspected, sanitized and in stock ready to 
go....
Delivery Available...We can help with your layout &amp; design.
We
 are loaded floor to ceiling with high-end furniture Herman&nbsp;Miller, 
Steelcase,&nbsp;Knoll, Haworth, Humansale, Geiger, Andreu World etc.. 80% off
 new, like new with a 3 year warranty...
1000 5 Star Google Reviews....Come on down!
Architects, Designers, Furniture Dealers, Brokers, Stagers all welcome to save your clients money.
Mention the Patch take $20 off!

Local Event: Tremendous Furniture Liquidation Sale for Home & Office

Middlesex County

North Brunswick

Tremendous Furniture Liquidation Sale for Home...

Join us again for a massive office furniture warehouse liquidation sale on Saturday, May 2nd 2026 from 9:30am-4pm
This massive...

Tremendous Furniture Liquidation Sale for Home & Office

Various Locations

Step back in time and explore local history with free admission to over 50 historic sites and museums throughout the county on this special weekend, Saturday May 2nd, and Sunday May 3rd.&nbsp;Presented by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and the Monmouth County Historical Commission, this special event offers a unique opportunity to visit multiple cultural landmarks.&nbsp;In the Ocean Twp. area, start your tour with a map at the Ocean Twp. Museum 703 Deal Rd. Ocean Twp. this Saturday and Sunday.&nbsp;

Local Event: Weekend In Old Monmouth

Ocean

Weekend In Old Monmouth

Step back in time and explore local history with free admission to over 50 historic sites and museums throughout the county on...

Brookdale Performing Arts Center

The Cabaret Café: Broadway Night Step into a night of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable Broadway magic at Brookdale Performing Arts Center! From heart-stopping ballads to show-stopping hits, experience the songs you love performed live around the piano in an intimate, elegant cabaret setting. Sip on some signature drinks, and let the music sweep you away at your cozy cocktail table.&nbsp;
May 2nd at 7 PM — Broadway comes alive at the Cabaret Café!&nbsp;
$25/ticket (plus a small ticket fee) includes assorted non alcoholic drinks. &nbsp;Tickets are limited!&nbsp;
<a href="https://brookdalepac.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200511646" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Purchase tickets here</a>

Local Event: The Cabaret Cafe: Broadway Night

The Cabaret Cafe: Broadway Night

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

Brookdale Performing Arts Center is thrilled to launch a bold new comedy experience in 2026: Laugh Lab @Brookdale, an improv series where nothing is scripted, everything is unexpected, and the laughs are absolutely guaranteed. This fresh, experimental comedy night invites audiences into a world where performers push boundaries, test new ideas, and embrace the hilariously unhinged.&nbsp;
Guests will enjoy the show in cocktail-style seating, creating an intimate, club-like atmosphere. Snacks will be available for purchase, and the casual, lounge vibe offers a perfect night out for adults looking to unwind, laugh, and escape the ordinary.&nbsp;
Tickets are just $10, making Laugh Lab @Brookdale one of the most affordable and entertaining nights in Monmouth County. Each performance begins at 7:00 PM, and with a lineup of quick-thinking comedians and unpredictable scenarios, no two nights will ever be the same.&nbsp;
2026 Show Dates&nbsp;
<ul><li>February 19, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>February 20, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>March 12, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>March 13, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>May 7, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>May 8, 2026&nbsp;</li></ul>
All shows begin at 7:00 PM and tickets are $10.&nbsp;
This improv series is adult-themed, geared toward audiences who appreciate edgy, off-the-rails humor. Whether you're an improv lover or someone who just needs a break from the everyday, this is the show you’ll be talking about long after the lights come up.&nbsp;
Don’t miss your chance to be part of something new, daring, and wickedly funny in 2026. Seats are limited, and with this kind of energy, buzz, and price point, Laugh Lab @Brookdale has all the makings of the next must-see local comedy hit.&nbsp;
Laugh Lab @Brookdale Where comedy gets tested, tried, and totally unhinged.
<a href="https://brookdalepac.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200511403" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Purchase tickets here</a>

Local Event: Laugh Lab @Brookdale - May 7 & 8

Laugh Lab @Brookdale - May 7 & 8

Brookdale Performing Arts Center is thrilled to launch a bold new comedy experience in 2026: Laugh Lab @Brookdale, an improv...

Algonquin Arts Theatre

From Stephen Schwartz, the renowned creator of Wicked, comes PIPPIN - a dazzling and thought-provoking musical about a young man's journey to find purpose. With unforgettable songs, mesmerizing choreography, and a touch of magic, this Tony Award®-winning classic invites audiences to experience the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Local Event: PIPPIN....  May 8 - May 17, 2026

PIPPIN....  May 8 - May 17, 2026

From Stephen Schwartz, the renowned creator of Wicked, comes PIPPIN - a dazzling and thought-provoking musical about a young...

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County invite you to shop for annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets, trees, shrubs and our Home Decor area.
Friday, May 15th&nbsp; 8am to 5pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Saturday, May 16th&nbsp; 9am to 3pm
FREE Garden tours, horticultural and composting presentations, and Gardening Q&amp;A with Master Gardeners.
10:00am &nbsp; Container Garden Demonstration
11:00am &nbsp; Not Tonight My Deer!

Local Event: Spring Garden Days Plant Sale

Freehold

Spring Garden Days Plant Sale

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County invite you to shop for annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets,...

Matawan-Aberdeen

Old Bridge Zoning Board Member Who Threatened...

"I am so sorry I didn't get pictures of that truck blocking my driveway for 50 minutes. I was a victim that day," she said Friday.

Old Bridge Zoning Board Member Who Threatened To Call ICE On Tree Workers Resigns

Politics & Government

Photos From Weekly Anti-Trump Protest On Rt. 35...

"We have Democrats, Independents and Republicans who protest with us," said one of the organizers.

Photos From Weekly Anti-Trump Protest On Rt. 35 In Middletown

Public Asked To Donate Bottled Water, Granola...

Michael Johnson, a deputy coordinator at the Eatontown Fire Department, picks up donations at IMA Urgent Care Shrewsbury last spring.

Public Asked To Donate Bottled Water, Granola Bars For Eatontown First Responders

New Brunswick

Piscataway Man Stalked Woman From NJ To DE,...

Police say a Piscataway man followed a woman he did not know as she drove to Delaware, and then got into the back of her car and hid.

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