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YMCA to celebrate Dr. King at 34th commemorative breakfast on Jan. 13
The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County has announced a return to a live event to commemorate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After a virtual format for two years due to COVID-19, the Y welcomes the community to attend the 34th annual memorial breakfast on Jan. 13 from…
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Lunch Break in Red Bank relocates operations during construction of building
RED BANK — Lunch Break, the food and social services resource center in Red Bank, has temporarily relocated meal service, pantry and clothing operations to nearby facilities during the $12 million capital campaign construction expansion of its headquarters at 121 Drs. James Parker Blvd., Red Bank. Construction is scheduled to be completed by the end…
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Protect Liberty State Park’s Caven Point as urban natural area
By Jay Watson In the most urban area of the nation’s most densely populated state, there is a small peninsula along the Hudson River where it widens into Upper New York Bay. It is an amazing haven for nature and wildlife. Migrating shorebirds, including ospreys and American oystercatchers, stop at Caven Point in Jersey City…
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Princeton police seek public assistance in ongoing investigation
Princeton police are looking to speak to the driver of a white colored SUV that was observed at approximately 9 p.m. Nov. 4 traveling north on Walnut Lane in the area of Guyot Avenue. The vehicle in question is possibly a newer model Acura. Police would like to speak with the driver regarding an ongoing…
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News Transcript Datebook, Nov. 9
• The Historic Village Inn, corner of Water and Main streets, Englishtown, will host tours from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 20. Guests can step back into the 18th century and the time of the Battle of Monmouth. This month celebrates “Women’s Work and Enterprise” with interactive demonstrations featuring wool carding, spinning, crocheting and sewing. Docents in…
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Tri-Town News Datebook, Nov. 9
• Center Players will present the popular local vocal group Way Past Midnight for two “Broadway Showstoppers” cabaret concerts at Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold Borough, on Nov. 19-20. The 90-minute concerts will feature classic Broadway tunes, including “You’ll Never Walk Alone” (“Carousel”), “Bill” (“Showboat”), “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” (“Jesus Christ…
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Independent Datebook, Nov. 9
• Center Players will present the popular local vocal group Way Past Midnight for two “Broadway Showstoppers” cabaret concerts at Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold Borough, on Nov. 19-20. The 90-minute concerts will feature classic Broadway tunes, including “You’ll Never Walk Alone” (“Carousel”), “Bill” (“Showboat”), “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” (“Jesus Christ…
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Light of Day Winterfest 2023 returning from Jan. 7-20
The Light of Day Foundation has announced WinterFest 2023, the annual music festival taking place from Jan. 7-20 in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair, Philadelphia, New York City and Rockland County. “Bob’s Birthday Bash” will take place on Jan. 14 at the Count Basie Center’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, according to a press release. Tickets…
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Two charged in connection with attempted Marlboro home invasion
Two Virginia residents have been arrested and charged with conspiring to orchestrate an armed home invasion and robbery in Marlboro earlier this fall, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Nov. 3. According to a press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Acori Knox, 21, of Hampton, Va., and Lauren McNeil, 24,…
