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.

Monmouth County

Jamie Gatlin

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...

Garden State Medical Center provides pain management, rheuma

Garden State Medical Center

Garden State Medical Center provides pain management, rheumatology and sports medicine care across Ocean and Monmouth counties. Our team evaluates back and neck pain, joint pain, sciatica and other painful conditions, with treatment recommendations based on each patient’s needs. With offices in Toms River, Brick, Freehold, West Long Branch, Whiting, Barnegat and Manahawkin, care is available close to home. Call 732-202-3000 or visit gsmedicalcenter.org to schedule an appointment.

Ocean County

Karen Wall

Toms River

Garden State Medical Center provides pain management, rheumatology and sports medicine care across Ocean and Monmouth counties. Our team evaluates...

 Uncharted: An Elevated, Discovery-Driven Retail Experience

Uncharted

A new kind of retail experience is coming to the Jersey Shore. Uncharted, the fast-growing lifestyle concept from The Paper Store Group, is set to open its newest location at 48 NJ-36 in Eatontown, marking its third New Jersey store following Clifton and East Hanover. The Eatontown location will welcome guests with a soft opening on July 25, leading up to a highly anticipated grand opening celebration on September 12. Designed as a space to discover, Uncharted offers an elevated, immersive approach to shopping where every detail invites exploration. The store blends a modern, design-forward environment with an ever-evolving assortment of fashion, accessories, beauty, home décor, and curated gifts. The result is a destination that feels both effortless and inspiring. Inside, shoppers will find a thoughtfully edited curation of must-have favorites and emerging brands, including Strawflower, Favorite Daughter, Birkenstock, Touchland, Owala, Bombas, Marin, and more. Whether you are searching for a meaningful gift, an unexpected new find, or the brands all over your TikTok, Uncharted brings it all together under one roof, making it a go-to for both everyday moments and milestone occasions alike. More than just a store, Uncharted is designed to be a destination. Each visit offers something new, from product drops to interactive, in-store moments that encourage guests to linger, explore, and engage. Expect a vibrant atmosphere, unexpected surprises, and plenty of reasons to stay awhile. With more than 100 stores nationwide, The Paper Store Group continues to redefine modern shopping through connection, creativity, and discovery. Come see what is waiting and find something you didn’t know you needed at Uncharted Eatontown. Store Number - (848)339-1332 | Corporate Number - (844) 480-7100

Carly Baldwin

Little Silver-Oceanport

A new kind of retail experience is coming to the Jersey Shore. Uncharted, the fast-growing lifestyle concept from The Paper Store Group, is set to...

Amanda Rutkowski's musical pursuits reached a high note. The Southern Regional sophomore made the New Jersey Music Educators Association all-state band and orchestra. The New Jersey All-State Band performed their first concert in 1937 in Elizabeth. The band holds concerts that also serve as a way for college band directors to find incoming students.Correction: Patch received incorrect information that Rutkowski was the first sophomore in school history to make the all-state band. She was not the first. Photo provided by Southern Regional

Amanda Rutkowski's musical pursuits reached a high note. The Southern Regional sophomore made the New Jersey Music Educators Association all-state band and orchestra.

The New Jersey All-State Band performed their first concert in 1937 in Elizabeth. The band holds concerts that also serve as a way for college band directors to find incoming students.Correction: Patch received incorrect information that Rutkowski was the first sophomore in school history to make the all-state band. She was not the first.

Photo provided by Southern Regional

Veronica Flesher

Barnegat-Manahawkin