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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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Adopt A Senior will host fundraiser in Jackson on Sept. 22

JACKSON - A local organization is advocating for “no seniors forgotten” by visiting long-term healthcare facilities to brighten the days of individuals in their...

Hazlet mayor: Committee will examine options for affordable housing

 Hazlet Mayor Scott Aagre and members of the Township Committee are tabling a compliance plan that called for the development of affordable housing on...

Legislators to introduce bill supporting horse racing industry

In an effort to support the local horse racing industry, state Sen. Vin Gopal and Assemblyman John Burzichelli will introduce a bill (S2312/A4413) that...

DOT issues $10.3M in funding to Monmouth County for infrastructure improvements

State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth) announced that the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued $10.3 million in funding to assist Monmouth County...

Registration open for Girls on the Run on Central New Jersey

Registration is open for the fall program of Girls on the Run of Central New Jersey for Camden, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Somerset counties. Girls...

Bell Works brands itself as ‘metroburb’ with ‘live, work, play’ environment

HOLMDEL - Bell Works is continuing its “live, work, play” initiative by offering tenants and members of the public unique entertainment experiences at its...

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


April Indoor Flea and Craft Market

April Indoor Flea and Craft Market