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

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...

RoBeans Mobile Barista is booking for the spring and summer

RoBeans

RoBeans Mobile Barista is a woman-owned coffee bus based in Asbury Park, serving handcrafted espresso drinks, coffee, and tea at community events, corporate gatherings, schools, and private celebrations. Known for its welcoming service and quality beverages. RoBeans brings "serenity in a cup" wherever it parks.

RoBeans Mobile Barista is a woman-owned coffee bus based in Asbury Park, serving handcrafted espresso drinks, coffee, and tea at community events,...

Concierge Real Estate in Rumson / Fair Haven: Sell Smarter

Katherine "Kate" Raftery

Rumson and Fair Haven Listing Agent | Concierge Real Estate to Maximize Your Home Value If you’re thinking about selling your home in Rumson or Fair Haven, strategy matters. Northern Monmouth County buyers move quickly — and they pay a premium for homes that feel updated, well-maintained, and truly move-in ready. The right preparation directly impacts your sale price, days on market, and negotiating power. As a top local Rumson and Fair Haven listing agent, I offer a concierge real estate approach designed to maximize your home’s value before it ever hits the MLS. That means: Coordinating clean-outs (basements, attics, garages) Managing repairs and smart cosmetic updates Overseeing vendor timelines Strategic staging designed to attract stronger offers We focus on improvements that increase your net profit — not random renovations. If a kitchen refresh, bathroom update, lighting upgrade, or exterior improvement is likely to deliver a return in this market, I’ll guide the strategy and manage the process. If it won’t add value? We skip it. You won’t be handed a checklist and left to figure it out. You’ll get a clear, customized plan for selling your home in Rumson, Fair Haven, or Northern Monmouth County — including what to do, what to avoid, projected costs, and expected return. You make the key decisions. I handle the details. If you’re researching how to sell your home in Rumson or Fair Haven, let’s start with a smart plan designed to protect and maximize your home value. Kate Raftery Realtor | Owner NextHome Peninsula Realty Group Rumson &amp; Fair Haven Real Estate Specialist

Rumson-Fair Haven

Rumson and Fair Haven Listing Agent | Concierge Real Estate to Maximize Your Home Value If you’re thinking about selling your home in Rumson or...

Ranney School

Ranney School is a co-educational, college preparatory school for students age 3 through grade 12. Located in Tinton Falls, Ranney provides an exceptional learning environment and rigorous academic program where students are known and valued. Our dedicated and passionate faculty help foster an environment that allows students to find their interests and pursue them, while creating an educational journey that supports each student’s individual path.

Sara Winick

Freehold

Ranney School is a co-educational, college preparatory school for students age 3 through grade 12. Located in Tinton Falls, Ranney provides an...

Early Morning & Late Night DEALS! 25% OFF Sale

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

Englishtown

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

250 TED Talks. 7 Million views. 7000 guests. Since 2013. 

TEDxAsburyPark

Next Event May 6th @ Triumph Stage Dinner, comedy, music &amp; ideas Guests arrive by 6pm. Curtain at 7pm. 6 TED Talks + Original music + comedy + audience participation The Inventions of Whiskey by Robin Robinson A Comic Celebrates Parties by Erin Maguire Original Music Out of a Bottle by Arlan Feiles Drink in Literature &amp; Poetry by Diana Pittet Feasting across Class by Princeton Professor, Hanna Garth Craft &amp; Cuisine by Adam Rechnitz Producers: Brian Smiga, Suzanne Pisano, John Orefice, Gina Melnyk, Joe Mancuso Production Company: Act 19 - the Almost Grownup Theater Since 2013. Always Sold Out. 250 TED Talks. 7000 guests. 7 million views.

Red Bank-Shrewsbury

Next Event May 6th @ Triumph Stage Dinner, comedy, music & ideas Guests arrive by 6pm. Curtain at 7pm. 6 TED Talks + Original music + comedy +...

Three American Troubadours 

From the poetic soul of James Taylor the electrifying energy of Carly Simon to the timeless magic of Carole King celebrate four decades of classic pop music through unforgettable performances that will stir your heart spark your memories and get you singing every word. Tickets taylorsimonking.com

From the poetic soul of James Taylor the electrifying energy of Carly Simon to the timeless magic of Carole King celebrate four decades of classic...

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.

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

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...

SEA BRIGHT, NJ — The Monmouth County DWI Task Force will conduct a DWI checkpoint this Friday, Sept. 13 in Sea Bright, looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.The checkpoint will be from 9 p.m. Friday through 1 a.m. Saturday on Ocean Avenue.Task force members and officers from the Sea Bright police department will pull cars over from the northbound lanes into the Sea Bright municipal parking lot to determine driver's sobriety, said Allenhurst Police Chief Michael B. Schneider, Task Force Coordinator.

SEA BRIGHT, NJ — The Monmouth County DWI Task Force will conduct a DWI checkpoint this Friday, Sept. 13 in Sea Bright, looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The checkpoint will be from 9 p.m. Friday through 1 a.m. Saturday on Ocean Avenue.Task force members and officers from the Sea Bright police department will pull cars over from the northbound lanes into the Sea Bright municipal parking lot to determine driver's sobriety, said Allenhurst Police Chief Michael B. Schneider, Task Force Coordinator.

DWI Checkpoint In Sea Bright Friday Night

The checkpoint will be from 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 through 1 a.m. Saturday on Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright.

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Little Silver-Oceanport

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Walsh Family Foundation Scholarship 

The Walsh Family foundation's inaugural awards have been announced.&nbsp; Through the Bold.org platform the Walsh Family Foundation has forged their Scholarship to be awarded to three students.&nbsp; One each from Raritan, Communications and Middletown High School North, named for each of the Walsh sons that graduated from these schools. The Chairman, Ron Walsh will be making the announcements to the schools this week, just in time for the schools awards ceremonies.&nbsp; "It is with great pleasure that the Walsh family is able to help students pursue their respective college dreams"&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: 2026 awards for Raritan, Communication and Middletown North students

2026 awards for Raritan, Communication and...

The Walsh Family foundation's inaugural awards have been announced.  Through the Bold.org platform the Walsh Family Foundation...

2026 awards for Raritan, Communication and Middletown North students

Free People, Lucky Brand, Grundens, Billabong clothing all like new.&nbsp; Paddle boards, fishing poles, and other home goods

Local Event: Garage Sale

Garage Sale

Free People, Lucky Brand, Grundens, Billabong clothing all like new.  Paddle boards, fishing poles, and other home goods

Middletown Reformed Church

t's that time of year again! Time for our "almost world famous" Italian dinner for Pride in partnership with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/communitychurchkeyport?__cft__[0]=AZbzmBp0W0QtZ_yL3ROOa6rvREgF8dn83ytvyRFRWRkDI1_iG3CcoApQIJpeZL4YBr9VAFTT6HzNTIadzi-LWjSlgz8PLKtK7wyKZm5MQp0c-bmX5iYUqTlF4ayBIEBNLd92_hnSKD5UFctqwKjxHcww-C26EdwUQQgMN8iEwf5qt2VEdfhFl3sEAPrn20rVek7CLwvFNWcJzVdrPYwuO6utH-H60nibOvdQq3-TwPMaJg&amp;__tn__=-]K-y-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Community Church of Keyport</a> on Saturday, May 16 @ 5:30PM. Come and enjoy delicious homemade Italian food, desserts, and good company as we celebrate God's love for all people. Adults: $25; children under 12, $5. Make your reservations TODAY at pastortrishmrc@gmail.com or call the church office at 732-671-1786 by May 11. All proceeds go toward our joint participation in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JerseyPrideFest?__cft__[0]=AZbzmBp0W0QtZ_yL3ROOa6rvREgF8dn83ytvyRFRWRkDI1_iG3CcoApQIJpeZL4YBr9VAFTT6HzNTIadzi-LWjSlgz8PLKtK7wyKZm5MQp0c-bmX5iYUqTlF4ayBIEBNLd92_hnSKD5UFctqwKjxHcww-C26EdwUQQgMN8iEwf5qt2VEdfhFl3sEAPrn20rVek7CLwvFNWcJzVdrPYwuO6utH-H60nibOvdQq3-TwPMaJg&amp;__tn__=-]K-y-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jersey Pride Festival</a>. (Graphic by Rev. Grace Losso Modla) www.mrchurch.us

Local Event: Italian Dinner for Pride

Italian Dinner for Pride

t's that time of year again! Time for our "almost world famous" Italian dinner for Pride in partnership with the Community...

The Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club (AHYC) invites the community to experience the thrill of sailing with its Adult Sailing Lessons and Youth Keelboat Sailing Program, offering hands-on instruction, teamwork, and unforgettable time on the water in Atlantic Highlands Harbor and Sandy Hook Bay.
<h3>Adult Sailing Lessons Now Open</h3>
Designed for beginners and those looking to build confidence on the water, AHYC’s Adult Sailing Program provides a comprehensive introduction to sailing led by U.S. Sailing-certified instructors.
Participants begin with on-land instruction, learning the fundamentals of sailing and hands-on rigging of the Flying Scot, a stable and comfortable 19-foot sailboat ideal for both leisure and racing. As skills develop, sailors may also have the opportunity to sail larger vessels, including a BluSail 24’ and a Peterson 34’.
<h3>Youth Keelboat Sailing Program Builds Skills and Confidence</h3>
<a href="https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=31110" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">AHYC’s Keelboat Youth Sailing Program,</a> June 8 - August 10, 2026,&nbsp;offers a dynamic summer-long experience for young sailors ages 12–18, combining sailing instruction with leadership development and competitive racing.
Participants will:
<ul><li>Learn to operate and sail a keelboat as part of a team</li><li>Build navigation, communication, and teamwork skills</li><li>Compete in local regattas and races, often alongside adult crews</li><li>Gain experience managing a vessel with guidance from qualified chaperones</li></ul>
While safety is always prioritized, students take an active leadership role on the boats, developing independence and confidence on the water.

Local Event: Set Sail This Season: Adult and Youth Sailing Programs Launch at Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club

Set Sail This Season: Adult and Youth Sailing...

The Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club (AHYC) invites the community to experience the thrill of sailing with its Adult Sailing...

Set Sail This Season: Adult and Youth Sailing Programs Launch at Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club

Pilgrim Baptist Church

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Summer season starts Monday, May 25, 7pm, at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Red Bank, NJ. This summer our theme is “Music From the Movies”, including Footloose, Grease, Mamma Mia, Dirty Dancing, James Bond, Hair, and many more.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

Local Event: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY...

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Summer season starts Monday, May 25, 7pm, at Pilgrim...

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

St George's By the River

St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church is excited to host its 78th Annual Canterbury Fair—rain or shine—on Saturday, June 6th from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Early Access for Early Bird Shoppers Get in before the crowds from 8:00–9:30 AM for a $10 entry fee. The fair opens free to all at 9:30 AM!
Fun for Kids &amp; Families Our expanded Canterbury Kids section is bigger and better than ever, perfect for keeping kids entertained all day long.
New &amp; Exciting for 2026:
<ul><li>Dance Party Dome Bounce House</li><li>Virtual Reality Experience</li><li>Rock Climbing Wall</li><li>Pickleball</li><li>Mini Golf …and more!</li></ul>
$25 all-day wristband for unlimited games, with $5 tickets available for Rock Climbing &amp; VR experiences.
Shop, Discover &amp; Enjoy Browse what many call the best White Elephant Marketplace this side of the river, plus:
<ul><li>Garden items 🌿</li><li>Jewelry 💎</li><li>Unique treasures &amp; finds</li></ul>
&nbsp;Food for Every Taste From baked goods and tea to burgers and more—come hungry! Plus, enjoy a specialty coffee vendor serving up your favorite handcrafted drinks.
Easy &amp; Free Parking Take advantage of our free shuttle service starting at 7:30 AM from Holy Cross Church (free parking) to the fair and back.
Giving Back All proceeds support St. George’s ministries and outreach partners.Learn more: <a href="https://www.stgeorgesrumson.org/78thcanterburyfair" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stgeorgesrumson.org/78thcanterburyfair</a>

Local Event: 78th Canterbury Fair 

78th Canterbury Fair 

St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church is excited to host its 78th Annual Canterbury Fair—rain or shine—on Saturday, June...

Park Loft

Celebrating courage and resilience after homelessness, this annual event recognizes individuals and leaders whose commitment, compassion and impact align with HABcore’s mission to support vulnerable families, veterans and individuals facing homelessness and housing insecurity at the Jersey Shore.
All event proceeds will benefit HABcore’s mission to house the homeless and provide supportive services for more than 1,000 families, veterans and individuals with special needs at the Jersey Shore.
For more information about the event, including ticket sales, sponsorships and underwriting opportunities, visit <a href="https://onecau.se/habcore-gala" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://onecau.se/habcore-gala</a>&nbsp;or contact Lauren Moulder, Director of Fund Development and Engagement, <a href="mailto:lmoulder@habcore.org">lmoulder@habcore.org</a> or 908-812-8637.

Local Event: Homes for the Brave Gala 

Homes for the Brave Gala 

Celebrating courage and resilience after homelessness, this annual event recognizes individuals and leaders whose commitment,...

Huntington Learning Center in Middletown is enrolling students for summer 2026!
Choose 2 days a week at 90 minutes or more. Flexible scheduling.
Early bird enrollment by May 30th get 2 hours free. 
Minimum instructional plan starts at 20 hours per subject:&nbsp;math, reading, writing or study skills. All instruction is personalized to student needs.
See flyer for details. Recommend initial benchmark testing for $100.00. Call our call center at 732-671-0200 to speak with our education professionals, or call us direct at 732-671-1104. Walk ins welcome!

Summer 2026 Academic Programs to keep your...

Huntington Learning Center in Middletown is enrolling students for summer 2026!...

Summer 2026 Academic Programs to keep your student motivated!

Career Day Returns To Bell Works For 2026: See...

Attendees will be able to meet with employers, take part in a workshop and listen in on a panel at the annual event.

Career Day Returns To Bell Works For 2026: See Details

Business

Morris County

Morristown

NJ Man Secretly Filmed Sex Video, Shared It...

The 20-year-old is also accused of stalking and harassing several other women, according to officials.  

NJ Man Secretly Filmed Sex Video, Shared It Online, Police Say

Across New Jersey

Bed Bath And Beyond Making A Comeback With 5...

The national retailer closed its last New Jersey locations in 2023 after filing for bankruptcy. See where the chain is making a comeback.

Bed Bath And Beyond Making A Comeback With 5 New NJ Stores

Popular Shuttered Retailer Making A Comeback With 5 New NJ Stores

Middlesex County

South Brunswick

Armed Fugitive Who Robbed NJ Mother At Daycare...

The woman was dropping her child off at a daycare center when police said the man pulled out a gun, made threats and took her cell phone.

Armed Fugitive Who Robbed NJ Mother At Daycare Drop Off Caught By US Marshals, Police Say

Passaic County

Wayne

Mother’s Day Mass Shooting In North Jersey:...

A second shooting occurred a town over just hours after two men were fatally gunned down, authorities say.  

Mother’s Day Mass Shooting In North Jersey: What We Know

Happy Summer Trails: Best Places To Get...

The Red Bank area has a lot of outdoor awesomeness to offer, including some great walking and bike trails and other recreation.

Happy Summer Trails: Best Places To Get Outdoors Around Red Bank

Community Corner

Top Red Bank Area Animal Shelters: Adopt,...

Anytime is the best time to adopt an animal from a shelter or start supporting one. We made a list of the best in the Monmouth County area.

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Crime & Safety

DWI Checkpoint In Sea Bright Friday Night

The checkpoint will be from 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 through 1 a.m. Saturday on Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright.

Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff

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Set Sail This Season: Adult and Youth Sailing Programs Launch at Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

78th Canterbury Fair

Homes for the Brave Gala

Summer 2026 Academic Programs to keep your student motivated!

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Ranney School

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Brookdale Community College

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DWI Checkpoint In Sea Bright Friday Night

The checkpoint will be from 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 through 1 a.m. Saturday on Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright.

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Find out what's happening in Red Bank-Shrewsburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff