Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Adam Aly joins Davis Realtors’ Ocean Township office
Adam Aly, formerly with a franchise brokerage, has chosen to join Davis Realtors’ Monmouth County office in Ocean, according to Phyllis Garden, broker/manager at the Ocean Township office. Aly was drawn to Davis Realtors by the full-time support staff, cutting edge technology, marketing, automated and professional showing service provided by the company. Davis also offers…
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Community Y spearheads coalition to help prevent teen suicide
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer SHREWSBURY — The Community YMCA is leading a coalition aimed at preventing suicide among teens and providing guidance and support to schools and communities in need after experiencing a traumatic loss. The Monmouth County Traumatic Loss Coalition for Youth, part of a statewide network, is a year-round program currently…
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Extra credit: Paying more than due helps mortgage approval
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia Content That Works Knocking off more credit card debt every month may now be a better deal for anyone looking to buy a home. Fannie Mae, the government-sponsored enterprise that buys mortgages and sets rules on how to assess the risk of loan applicants, is rolling out revised underwriting software that…
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Art Society of Keyport works to rebuild murals destroyed by Sandy
By CARRIE FALCONE Staff Writer KEYPORT — When superstorm Sandy hit the Jersey Shore in October 2012, many homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. Additionally, two free-form structures that were 12-14 feet long weighing close to 40 tons that were built by the Art Society of Keyport (ASK), including a mural made from mosaics and painted fiberglass…
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Monmouth Park’s Blu Grotto Restaurant opens
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The latest amenity at Monmouth Park opened just prior to the Fourth of July. On July 2, the Blu Grotto Restaurant, an Italian steakhouse specializing in modern and classic adaptations of regional Italian favorites, handmade pastas, fresh seafood and prime steak, opened on the grounds of Monmouth Park. “Blu…
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Oceanfest breaks records for crowds
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The 26th annual Oceanfest Fourth of July celebration went off without a hitch. Business Administrator Howard Woolley Jr. estimated more than 200,000 attendees came to the Long Branch beachfront at some point during the 12-hour event that featured bands, food, crafts and a fireworks display. “It…
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Gloria Nilson hosts two VIP ‘Art of Speed’ events
Iconic brands aligned recently in Northern New Jersey during two “Art of Speed” events that featured auto maker Ferrari and Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate, the exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate. Both events featured the new Ferrari California T on display and ready to test-drive at two premier estate properties listed for…
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K. Hovnanian offering summer savings event on quick move-in homes
This summer, K. Hovnanian Homes’ Northeast Division is offering a special sales event with the some of the biggest savings of the year on quick move-in homes at every one of the builder’s communities in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. The Red-Hot Summer Spectacular sales event provides buyers with additional savings on top of already-reduced…
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Jehovah’s Witnesses convention to be held July 22-24 and July 29-31
Jehovah’s Witnesses will be hosting their 2016 “Remain Loyal to Jehovah!” Conventions in countries around the world. The public is invited to attend this three-day event free of charge. The The tri-state area is invited to these conventions at the Sun National Bank Center, located at 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton, July 22-24 and July 29-31…
