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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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Asbury Park

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

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

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The NJ Paddock Car Storage Facility

An INSURED, Secure, Climate Controlled Antique, Classic and Exotic car storage facility.

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Six people were rescued Sunday after a 25-foot pleasure craft started to sink near <a href="http://www.app.com/story/news/local/neptune-wall/sea-girt/2014/08/31/coast-guard-safely-rescued-sinking-boat/14905587/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Manasquan and Sea Girt.</a>Coast Guard and state police crews responded around 9:15 a.m. Sunday after a boat reported it was quickly filling with water. The person also said they had fired a distress flare to help responders locate their position, according to <a href="http://www.app.com/story/news/local/neptune-wall/sea-girt/2014/08/31/coast-guard-safely-rescued-sinking-boat/14905587/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Asbury Park Press</a>.

Six people were rescued Sunday after a 25-foot pleasure craft started to sink near <a href="http://www.app.com/story/news/local/neptune-wall/sea-girt/2014/08/31/coast-guard-safely-rescued-sinking-boat/14905587/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Manasquan and Sea Girt.</a>

Coast Guard and state police crews responded around 9:15 a.m. Sunday after a boat reported it was quickly filling with water. The person also said they had fired a distress flare to help responders locate their position, according to <a href="http://www.app.com/story/news/local/neptune-wall/sea-girt/2014/08/31/coast-guard-safely-rescued-sinking-boat/14905587/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Asbury Park Press</a>.

Carly Baldwin

Manasquan-Belmar

Six people were rescued after a 25-foot pleasure craft started to sink near Manasquan and Sea Girt.

Six People Rescued After Boat Starts to sink near Manasquan, Sea Girt

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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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Johnny Watson Headlines in Sayreville June 5th 

Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs at Pats Place 4 Comedy at Costa Verde!  Join us on Friday, June 5th at 6039 NJ-35,...

Hemingway’s Cafe

Headed to the "Rock The Heights" music festival this weekend? Start your weekend off right and experience the future of rock 'n' roll as School of Rock presents a multi-genre showcase at Hemingway's. This high-energy event features three distinct sets: a tribute to the Best of the '80s, a head-to-head battle of The Who vs. AC/DC, and a hard-hitting Sk8er P*nk performance.Our Student Performance groups have been hard at work rehearsing and are set to deliver an electrifying afternoon of live music. Prepare to be amazed at the local talent on display! Then, stick around for the headliner or check out the other bands at venues up and down the boardwalk. It's gonna be a blast!Can't make it Saturday? Can't get enough? Catch us again at Water Street Bar &amp; Grill in Downtown Toms River on Sunday 6/7 @12noon.

Local Event: School of Rock Spring Season Show '26

School of Rock Spring Season Show '26

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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!

Local Event: The B Street Band: The Boss Bash (3PM and 7PM)

The B Street Band: The Boss Bash (3PM and 7PM)

Get ready for The Boss Bash - a night of Bruce Springsteen magic with The B-Street Band! Celebrating 45 years as the...

Asbury Park Opens New Bathrooms, Beach Showers...

The city says the new bathrooms and showers are a major upgrade from what used to be there. They just opened Thursday.

Asbury Park Opens New Bathrooms, Beach Showers For Summer Season

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Heroin, Loaded Guns, Cocaine Found In Tinton...

Men from Keansburg and Highlands were in the car, and were arrested.

Heroin, Loaded Guns, Cocaine Found In Tinton Falls Traffic Stop, Police Say

This Monmouth County Town Is The Most Expensive...

The town with the highest home values in the state is right next door:

This Monmouth County Town Is The Most Expensive In New Jersey

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Freshwater Fishing Derby Sets Return To...

The two-day event will be open to both beginner and experienced anglers and feature free fishing clinics. 

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Six People Rescued After Boat Starts to sink near Manasquan, Sea Girt

Six people were rescued after a 25-foot pleasure craft started to sink near Manasquan and Sea Girt.

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