• Cornbread contest Sept. 18 in Upper Freehold

    Cornbread contest Sept. 18 in Upper Freehold

    The Monmouth County Park System announces an annual Cornbread Contest will be held at 12:30 p.m., Sept. 18, at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Bring a 9” x 13” pan of cornbread (or the equivalent) and a typed copy of the recipe at 12:30 p.m. Visitors will be able to taste and vote on their favorites…

  • Nature program slated for Sept. 17, 18

    Nature program slated for Sept. 17, 18

    The Monmouth County Park System announces Leaves! Nature Program will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 17 and 18 at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell. Collect leaves during a nature walk, make rubbings and create a journal. This is a free event. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at…

  • No knockout here

    No knockout here

    By Paul Hall It takes a unique individual to step into a boxing ring and be willing to dole out the type of punishment needed to win. He or she must not only be able to dish it out, but also be willing to absorb the hellfire of an opponent. Hands of Stone examines Roberto…

  • Schools in Metuchen, Colonia receive sustainable grants

    Schools in Metuchen, Colonia receive sustainable grants

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EWING — Grants from Sustainable Jersey for Schools will boost health and wellness initiatives for two schools in Middlesex County. The grant funds will help Edgar Middle School (EMS) in Metuchen with equipment for its Walk and Bike to school initiative and help Colonia High School (CHS) students grow more produce…

  • Pier House 5K race showcases Long Branch

    Pier House 5K race showcases Long Branch

    The curtain will close on the Jersey Shore Golden Grand Prix series on Labor Day (Sept. 5). The summer-long road racing series concludes with the 13th Annual Pier House 5K that is run along the revitalized Long Branch beachfront. Starting time is 8:30 a.m. The race showcases the recovery made by the community since superstorm…

  • Brookdale women’s soccer team looks to set itself apart

    Brookdale women’s soccer team looks to set itself apart

    By Tim Morris Katie Amundson is taking the same approach to Brookdale Community College’s women’s soccer season that she has the last three years. “I don’t bring up last year,” she said. “We start from scratch. It’s a whole new team. “This team has to make their own story.” The story of Brookdale’s women’s soccer…

  • Did you know?

    Did you know?

    CBS has set the Hawaii Five-0 season premiere timing for Friday, Sept. 23 at 9 p.m. This popular contemporary take on the classic TV series revolves around an elite federalized task force whose mission is to wipe out the crime that washes up on the island’s shores. Starring Alex O’Loughlin as Detective Steve McGarrett, the…

  • Our favorite ’80s action movie heroes

    Our favorite ’80s action movie heroes

    By Jeff Pfeiffer, ReMIND Magazine Action movies were among the rulers of the box office in the 1980s; in particular, a certain style of action movie. Often featuring muscled-up, superhuman cops or other hero types who couldn’t seem to be stopped as they themselves mowed down armies of drug dealers, terrorists and other baddies while…

  • Cheers & Jeers

    Cheers & Jeers

    Cheers to NBC for using the Olympics to sell Superstore. Thanks to a flurry of ads during the games and an Olympics- themed special episode, America Ferrera’s adorable comedy set in a big-box shopping mecca will hopefully win some more viewers when it returns for Season 2. Jeers to those archaic tape delays and late-night…

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