• Living history day set for Poricy Park

    Poricy Park Conservancy, 345 Oak Hill Road, Middletown, will hold a living history “Joseph Murray Day” from 1-4:30 p.m. June 8 for adults and children ages 7 and up. The day’s events will include tours of the historic Murray farmhouse and barn, spinning-wheel demonstrations, weaving, woodworking, colonial games and chores for children, colonial gardening, fence…

  • Pallone asks for photos of restored Jersey Shore

    U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. is asking residents and visitors of New Jersey’s 6th Congressional District to submit their best photos of the restored Jersey Shore. The winning photo(s) will capture the spirit of the Jersey Shore after superstorm Sandy and will be displayed as the congressman’s new Facebook cover photo. Photos must be pictures…

  • Open house at Deep Cut Gardens

    Discover Deep Cut Gardens will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9 at 352 Red Hill Road, Middletown. There will be guided tours, demonstrations and lectures. Highlights of the day will include a lecture titled “An Introduction to Orchids,” pot-a-plant activities for children and composting demonstrations. Horticultural experts will be…

  • Programs for children at Middletown library

    The Middletown Township Public Library at 55 New Monmouth Road is offering several programs for children during June. Preregistration is required for each program. “So You Want to Be a Chef?” for children ages 6-9 will be held at the children’s program room on June 6 and June 20 from 4- 4:40 p.m. Children will…

  • Student art on display at libraries

    Paintings, drawings and photographs created by Monmouth County Arts High and Arts Middle School students will be on display during July at the Red Bank Public Library, 84 Front St., and Belmar Public Library, 517 Tenth Ave. Works from 29 Monmouth County gifted and talented students were selected for the exhibit. Students admitted to the…

  • Advocates critical of emergency DEP rules

    Jeff Tittel LONG BRANCH — Residents, businesses and municipalities looking to rebuild storm-damaged properties along the Shore could be saved long delays by the streamlining of the state permit process. The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) held a May 22 public hearing in Long Branch to gather public comment on changes to the Coastal…

  • ANS neurosurgeons support Brain Tumor Awareness Month

    N.J. neurosurgical practice offers minimally invasive treatments, community awareness and a Partnership of Hope Brain cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children and young adults. Early detection is extremely important when dealing with cancerous and benign brain tumors. For this reason,Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS) in Neptune has launched an awareness campaign…

  • Monmouth Medical Center epilepsy program receives national quality designation

    The Epilepsy Monitoring Program at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, recently received the distinction of a “Level 3” designation from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. The National Association of Epilepsy Centers has certified that Level 3 Centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest level evaluation and treatment for patients with…

  • Barnabas Health Retail Pharmacies offer tips to avoid dangerous drug interactions

    Statistics vary, but it is estimated that the average American fills approximately 12 prescriptions each year. This does not included dietary supplements and over-the-counter medications. “The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports that adverse drug events (ADEs) result in more than 770,000 injuries and deaths each year,” explains Shawn Lynch, R.Ph., vice president, Barnabas…

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