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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.

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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.

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Rylie is a 6-month old Cane Corso. She has been missing since Sunday, February 26. She was at the Manasquan Dog Beach. She is wearing her tags and is microchipped. Please call 570-269-7808 with info. Please share this info to help bring Rylie home. Please do not chase. Let her approach you. Please share this info to help bring Rylie home. Thank you. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LostandFoundPetsNewJersey/photos/a.536536463082888.1073741827.165544503515421/1258746520861875/?type=3&amp;theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Losta...</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LostandFoundPetsNewJersey/photos/a.536536463082888.1073741827.165544503515421/1258746520861875/?type=3&amp;theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Rylie is a 6-month old Cane Corso. She has been missing since Sunday, February 26. She was at the Manasquan Dog Beach. She is wearing her tags and is microchipped.

Please call 570-269-7808 with info. Please share this info to help bring Rylie home. Please do not chase. Let her approach you. Please share this info to help bring Rylie home. Thank you. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LostandFoundPetsNewJersey/photos/a.536536463082888.1073741827.165544503515421/1258746520861875/?type=3&amp;theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Losta...</a>

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Brookdale Performing Arts Center

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>

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