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...

Hoboken’s Most Trusted Insurance Agency Since 1906

Muller Insurance

Muller Insurance has protected families and businesses since 1906. As a fourth-generation, family-owned independent agency based in Hoboken, New Jersey, we've spent more than a century helping our neighbors find the right coverage at the right price — and standing by them when it matters most. Because we're independent, we aren't tied to any single company. We represent 25-plus top-rated carriers and shop the market on your behalf to match you with coverage that fits your life and your budget. Personal or commercial, simple or complex, we handle it all: home, auto, renters, condo, umbrella, life, business, workers' comp, and more. Licensed in 29 states, we pair the reach of a large agency with the personal attention of a local one. When you call Muller Insurance, you reach a real person who knows your name and your policy — not a call center. That's the difference 120 years of doing right by people makes.

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Caren Lissner

Hoboken

Muller Insurance has protected families and businesses since 1906. As a fourth-generation, family-owned independent agency based in Hoboken, New...

Performance training for all ages now available

Ignite Sports

Ignite Sports Performance 📍 214 Harmony Rd, Middletown Township, NJ 07748 About Us Ignite Sports Performance is a private training facility in Middletown, NJ dedicated to helping athletes of all ages build strength, speed, confidence, and long-term durability. We specialize in coach-led strength and performance training for: Middle school athletes High school athletes Competitive club and travel athletes Adults looking to train with structure and purpose Whether you’re preparing for a season, staying sharp in-season, or building a foundation for long-term athletic success, our programs are designed to meet you where you are—and push you forward safely and effectively. What Makes Ignite Different ✔ Real Coaching, Every Session No wandering, no guesswork. Every athlete trains under the guidance of experienced performance coaches. ✔ Structured Strength, Speed &amp; Conditioning Our programs focus on: Building real, usable strength Improving speed, power, and explosiveness Teaching proper lifting and movement technique Reducing injury risk and improving durability ✔ Programs for In-Season &amp; Off-Season Athletes Training is adjusted based on sport, schedule, and training age so athletes can perform when it matters most. ✔ Focused Training Environment No crowded weight rooms. No distractions. Just athletes pushing each other to get better. Who We’re For Athletes who want to train the right way Parents looking for safe, professional coaching Individuals who value accountability, structure, and results From first-time lifters to experienced competitors, Ignite creates an environment where effort is expected and progress is earned. Get Started If you’re serious about improving performance, building confidence, and training with purpose— Ignite Sports Performance is where it starts. Ignite Sports Performance — Dominate Every Day.

Carly Baldwin

Middletown

Ignite Sports Performance 📍 214 Harmony Rd, Middletown Township, NJ 07748 About Us Ignite Sports Performance is a private training facility in...

Huntington Learning Center

At our distraction-free learning center, we are more than just a leading provider of tutoring and test prep programs, we are your trusted partner in education to build your student’s academic skill sets, confidence and motivation — so that they can excel both in school and in life. We are open on most school-closed holidays and offer both private and group personalized tutoring programs.

At our distraction-free learning center, we are more than just a leading provider of tutoring and test prep programs, we are your trusted partner...

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Dogs On The Farm Pet Resort

Dogs On The Farm is a family owned pet resort located on an historic horse farm in Middletown, offering dog and cat lodging, daycare, training, and bathing services for over 20 years. Our goal is to provide a fun safe home-away-from-home experience for our canine and feline guests and their families.

Dogs On The Farm is a family owned pet resort located on an historic horse farm in Middletown, offering dog and cat lodging, daycare, training, and...

Physical therapy practice with hundreds of 5 star reviews!

db Ortho PT

db Orthopedic Physical Therapy (db Ortho PT) is a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy in Monmouth County with state of the art facilities in Red Bank and Manalapan. We are proud to have hundreds of 5 star reviews with the care delivered by 8 highly skilled Doctors of Physical Therapy and a passionate support staff. Amazing customer service is our mission which is reflected in our patient outcomes. Five of our DPT’s are also Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialists, which no other practice can claim. We also have two clinicians who are Certified in Dry Needling as well as highly equiped facilities with the Alter-g Antigravity Treadmill, Opton Class IV laser, Zimmer Enpulse shockwave, Therm-x vasopneumatic heat and cryotherapy to name a few of our modalities. Experience the Best in Breed at db OrthoPT! Ps- we are not a corporate owned practice controlled by private equity money like many other PT clinics with 40 locations and PT has ownership of the practice.

Sara Winick

Red Bank-Shrewsbury

db Orthopedic Physical Therapy (db Ortho PT) is a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy in Monmouth County with state of the art...

Hear Here, LLC

Looking for something family friendly and fun to do? Hear Here Creates Fabulous Markets! If you're searching for a top-notch farmers market experience, look no further than the ones organized by Hear Here, LLC! Our markets are the place to find the freshest local produce, healthy farm-to-fork foods, small-batch specialty items, and one-of-a-kind artisan crafts. We proudly support local farmers, makers, and small businesses—bringing communities together all over New Jersey. Come for the shopping stay for the vibe—because there’s nothing like a Hear Here market. Need more info? Contact the Market Manager at info@hearhereevents.com Upcoming Events organized by Hear Here: March 8th and 15th- Tall Oaks Farm + Brewery Pop Up Markets, Farmingdale *** Sundays (March 8 and 15) from 12 PM to 4 PM for craft beer, non-alcoholic drinks, handmade makers markets, and seasonal community events. Okayyyy THIS is a lineup. This is not “a few little markets.” This is a full-blown New Jersey Farmers Market tour. 🌿 Wednesdays **Tall Oaks Farm + Makers Market** 📍 Tall Oaks Farm &amp; Brewery, Farmingdale, NJ 🕒 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Weekly) 📅 May 27 – September 30 🌻 Thursdays **Wall Township Farmers Market** 📍 1901 Baileys Corner Road, Wall Township, NJ 🕑 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Weekly) 📅 June 4 – September 24 🌸 Fridays **Allenhurst Farmers Market** 📍 201 Main Street, Allenhurst, NJ 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Weekly) 📅 June 5 – September 11 **Parsippany Farmers Market** 📍 Route 46, Smithfield Park 🕑 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📅 June 5 – September 11 ☀️ Saturdays The Market at Adventure Crossing 📍 515 Monmouth Road, Jackson Township, NJ 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Weekly) 📅 May 16 – October 24 🌼 Sundays Howell Farmers Market 📍 Echo Lake Park, Howell, NJ 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Weekly) 📅 May 17 – October 25 Need more information or looking for more events? Contact us at info@hearhereevents.com or visit our website at www.hearhereevents.com

Looking for something family friendly and fun to do? Hear Here Creates Fabulous Markets! If you're searching for a top-notch farmers market...

The Monmouth County Park System will host its Great Fall Perennial Plant Swap next Saturday, September 24 from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Deep Cut Gardens, 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown. Gardeners are invited to bring labeled plants in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers and take home the same size and number of plants.Houseplants may also be exchanged but not annuals. To allow for plant inspection as per New Jersey Department of Agriculture regulations, plant intake will be from 8:30-10 a.m. Plants may be selected and taken from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The Monmouth County Park System will host its Great Fall Perennial Plant Swap next Saturday, September 24 from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Deep Cut Gardens, 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown. Gardeners are invited to bring labeled plants in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers and take home the same size and number of plants.

Houseplants may also be exchanged but not annuals. To allow for plant inspection as per New Jersey Department of Agriculture regulations, plant intake will be from 8:30-10 a.m. Plants may be selected and taken from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Bring plants in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers and take home the same size and number of plants.

Great Fall Perennial Plant Swap at Deep Cut Gardens

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Karen Wall

Howell

Baywalk West

Join us in Keansburg as we celebrate the shore we share! Waterspirit, Save Coastal Wildlife, Clean Ocean Action and the <a href="https://monmouthwater.org/city-of-water-day-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Northern Monmouth Watershed Alliance </a>are coming together to host the first ever City of Water Day in Monmouth County! 
Waterspirit will be showcasing our enviroscape and hosting a meditation after a beach clean-up and while seining is happening. The event will also feature seining, paddleboarding, and kayaking.&nbsp;
To view the full days events, <a href="https://form.jotform.com/261816839650062" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER</a> and please sign related waivers.
We look forward to celebrating the shore we share this weekend!

Local Event: City of Water Day Celebration

City of Water Day Celebration

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The Vogel

Hi everybody, tickets are now on sale!! …So there is no confusion; on the site the blue square represents general admission; and yes, there is perimeter seating on a first come basis, and Upstairs there are tables you can reserve. Do not wait to get your tickets since this epic energetic performance sells out quickly. Thank you for your support of live music 🎼 no pre- recorded tracks for this gig-EVER! this is Studio 54-Limelight-the Paladium and the Underground brought back to life for one awesome evening of non-stop disco rhythms &amp; beat. 9 talented - incredible musicians and singers will boogie on down on the Vogel stage once again by popular demand on July 25 ticket link is below…walk-ins welcome 🤗 can’t wait to see you on the dance floor.….let’s go Disco 💃 <a href="https://thebasie.org/events/lisa-shermans-disco-connection-6/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">thebasie.org/events/lisa-shermans-disco-connection-6/</a>

Local Event: Lisa Sherman’s Disco Connection 

Lisa Sherman’s Disco Connection 

Hi everybody, tickets are now on sale!! …So there is no confusion; on the site the blue square represents general admission;...

Highlands, South Amboy Beaches Under State...

Beaches in South Amboy and Highlands were placed under an advisory after high levels of human fecal bacteria were found in the water:

Highlands, South Amboy Beaches Under State Advisory For High Fecal Bacteria Levels

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Remains Of Dead Dog Found In Monmouth County...

Police said they found a total of 10 dogs and cats on the property without food and water.

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You won’t want to miss City of Water Day Celebration on the Middletown Patch calendar

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Long Branch Police Officer Stabbed In Head...

See the video as Patrolman Geter Benitez was discharged from Monmouth Medical Center Monday:

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