Category: HUB News

– Theater slates special events along with play Two River Theater at 21 Bridge Ave. is presenting “Your Blues Ain’t Sweet Like Mine” through May 3. Written and directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, the production is under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst. In conjunction with the drama, which focuses…

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Jon Bon Jovi discusses plans for the B.E.A.T. Center, which he described as a resource hub for people in need, during an April 14 press conference at the center’s future location in Toms River. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Jon Bon Jovi is taking his efforts to serve those in…

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Those involved with food banks across central New Jersey are working to alleviate hunger, a persistent problem plaguing families and individuals across the state. The number of those experiencing hunger continues to rise in New Jersey, according to a study by Feeding America, a nonprofit that seeks to educate…

By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer A two-story boathouse and an open-air pavilion for hosting activities on the Navesink River are included in one proposal for Marine Park. Other proposals include Red Bank Harbor, a family activity center featuring mini-golf and an ice skating rink; and refurbishment of the deteriorating red clay tennis courts. COURTESY OF…

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Rumson Councilwoman Laura Atwell speaks to a group of high school students during the “Running and Winning” workshop held at Monmouth Regional High School on April 17. The annual event brings together women serving in local, county and state government with female students to encourage interest in public service.…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The “Dirty Dozen,” a poster of the top 12 types of debris littering beaches, was on display during an April 13 press conference on Sandy Hook held by Clean Ocean Action. KENNY WALTER/STAFF SANDY HOOK — Ocean advocates are hoping the 315,000 pieces of litter and debris collected during a…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer As the popularity of the New Jersey Marathon grows, race officials hope to get more youngsters involved. Race Director Joe Gigas said growing the Kids Move program has been a priority in anticipation of the 19th annual marathon, which is expected to bring 10,000 runners to the area on April…

An opportunity to learn about New Jersey’s history is coming to Battlefield State Park, Route 33, Manalapan. The 11th annual New Jersey State History Fair will offer visitors an experience that covers five centuries of the state’s history. The history fair will be held 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 9. Admission will be free. Monmouth Battlefield…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Following the success of the borough’s first community garden, a second garden is expected to be tilled, planted and in bloom this summer. Denise Catalano, coordinator for the Tinton Falls Community Garden, said plots at a second garden on Water Street would be available this summer to…