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New Jersey needs law to control invasive species

By Tom Gilbert What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in New Jersey yards and gardens often can't be contained - especially when non-native plants are...

Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 25

The Assembly Judiciary Committee on Jan. 19 cleared a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn (R-Monmouth) that would,...

What’s happening in nature during winter’s chill?

By Alison Mitchell New Jersey was quite frigid in December, but temperatures warmed as the new year arrived. So...

Middletown Sun and Tinton Falls-Eatontown Sun Datebook, Jan. 25

• New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, is conducting blood drives which are...

Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 18

The Monmouth County Park System is seeking entries into its Creative Arts Festival. This juried art show and...

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Suicide Prevention Conference set for Dec. 6

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care and the Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth will hold the 15th annual Suicide Prevention Conference, "From Research to Reality,"...

Community Options opens day habilitation facility in Old Bridge for individuals with disabilities

Community Options, Inc. of New Jersey opened a new day habilitation facility at 343 Route 34 in Old Bridge. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled...

Bond ordinance for $4.95 million falls one vote short in Hazlet

A bond ordinance appropriating $4.95 million for a road restoration program and capital improvements has been placed on hold after it failed to garner...

Consultant: No environmental harm from utility’s proposed regulator station

 An environmental consultant has testified that a proposed New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) regulator station would not have a negative impact on the environment...

Monmouth Arts to hold gala on Oct. 6 in Holmdel

HOLMDEL - A fundraiser that seeks to “channel the future” will touch down at the modern metropolis, Bell Works. The event is aimed to help...

Holmdel officials ask for feedback on possible improvements at Phillips Park

HOLMDEL - Members of the Holmdel Township Committee are requesting input from residents regarding a concept plan to create a multi-sport synthetic turf athletic...

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TADA! Youth Theater Presents Common Ground April 20 through May 11


"Down the Shore" in Asbury Park Photography Class

"Down the Shore" in Asbury Park Photography Class


Apple Montessori Hillsborough Grand Opening & Spring Festival

Apple Montessori Hillsborough Grand Opening & Spring Festival


Leonard J. Buck Garden to Host Spring Plant Sale on April 27 and 28

Leonard J. Buck Garden to Host Spring Plant Sale on April 27 and 28


South Jersey Arts Fest

South Jersey Arts Fest