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Musicians on a Mission marks anniversary
RED BANK — Musicians on a Mission, a nonprofit comprised of local musicians and music-lovers, will celebrate its second anniversary at a gala event on Nov. 18 at The Urban Nest, formerly Chico’s House of Jazz, in Asbury Park. The event, which will run from 6 to 10 p.m., will also highlight the release of…
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business briefs
Turning Point Restaurants in Brick, Little Silver, Holmdel, Long Branch, Manalapan, Hoboken and Westfield are teaming up with the Kortney Rose Foundation (KRF) to raise money for pediatric brain tumor research and awareness. The Kortney Rose Foundation’s third annual Great Food for a Great Cause fundraiser will take place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov.…
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13th Annual Antique and Collectibles Show Dec. 1 & 2
LONG BRANCH — The Greater Long Branch Chamber of Commerce will present the 13th December Antiques and Collectibles Show on Saturday and Sunday Dec. 1 and 2 at the new Long Branch Middle School. There will be something for everyone, from beginners or seasoned collectors, interior decorators, a homeowner looking for décor or a holiday…
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Power companies shed light on post-Sandy effort
JCP&L spokesman: This is the worst damage we’ve ever seen in the history of the company BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Downed power lines are part of the damage in Keyport, where popular eatery Hot Dog Bobs was destroyed during superstorm Sandy. KEITH HEUMILLER A lthough the effects of Hurricane Sandy in various sections of…
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Girl Scouts volunteers are needed
The Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ (GSCSNJ) is seeking adult volunteers to help girls reach their full potential. Adults can choose from direct service positions such as troop leaders and program facilitators, as well as indirect service positions such as website managers and adult training facilitators. GSCSNJ helps build girls of courage, confidence,…
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Area hospitals provide care, shelter after Sandy
Operations return to normal at Riverview, Bayshore and Monmouth Medical Center BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI and KENNY WALTER Staff Writers A rea hospitals experienced a spike in emergency visits following Hurricane Sandy by residents seeking medical care, as well as communal shelter. “We saw spikes in our normal emergency department activity at probably 60 to 70…
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Pallone: Long-term housing needed for displaced residents
Sen. Beck to make Red Bank office available for filing FEMA claims BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Sen. Jennifer Beck With the number of residents being housed in emergency shelters dwindling, many Jersey Shore residents displaced by Hurricane Sandy will be looking for a roof over their heads while they put their lives back together,…
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Sandy was a heartbreaker
IN THE NEWS MARK ROSMAN The heartbreaking words and pictures that emerged from newspaper, radio and television coverage of Sandy, the post-tropical storm that struck New Jersey on Oct. 29, were overwhelming. There is no way I can even begin to conceive of the property damage and personal trauma that so many people suffered during…
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Towns should adopt Complete Streets policies
A ARP has long advocated on behalf of its members when it comes to issues that are geared toward making life better and communities more livable. Recently, Newark Mayor Cory Booker took actions that do just this by implementing Complete Streets polices in his city. Complete Streets policies are designed for the purpose of making…
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