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‘Nobody’s Girl’ to premiere in August
The New Jersey Repertory Company will present the premiere of Rick Viede’s “Nobody’s Girl” in August and September at 179 Broadway, Long Branch. Sneak preview performances begin Aug. 20. Opening night is Aug. 22. Performances will run through Sept. 20. The Australian playwright’s work is described as a juicy, tell-all memoir that is viciously funny.…
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Sea Bright delays plan to vote on switching school districts
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — The Borough Council has put plans on hold for a nonbinding referendum to determine whether residents would support sending students to the Henry Hudson Regional School District instead of the Shore Regional School District. Mayor Dina Long announced that after further discussions with the School Formula Advisory…
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‘Truck Pull’ to raise funds to fight hunger
In celebration of Hunger Action Month, Move for Hunger will host its second annual Jersey Shore Truck Pull fundraiser at 2 p.m. Sept. 13 at The Headliner, 1401 Route 35, Neptune City. The family-friendly event will feature a tug-of-war competition with teams pulling a 26-foot truck to raise money to fight hunger. A football after-party…
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Jazz and blues festival slated in Long Branch
The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation is sponsoring the Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival from 12-10 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Great Lawn, 28 McKinley Ave., Long Branch. The free event will feature jazz and blues musicians performing, including headliner Funktion 11. All ages are welcome to attend this rain-or-shine event. Funktion 11…
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Boardwalk rebuilding project right on schedule
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Nearly two months after the reconstruction of the boardwalk began, city officials said construction is on pace to conclude by next summer. “The contractors are moving quickly,” Business Administrator Howard Woolley Jr. said during the July 28 City Council workshop meeting. “We are very happy with it.”…
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NJ needs to be smarter and more efficient
New Jersey does have one of the lowest gasoline taxes in the United States. We also have the highest property taxes of all 50 states. New Jersey is No. 1, 2 or 3 on every list of the worst taxed states in the nation. We are No. 1 among all the states in the number…
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Stalking the stately pink flamingo and other pop culture icons of the 1960s at Flying Saucer, Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, Aug. 9. MARK ROSMAN/STAFF
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Rook Coffee chain shifting headquarters to Long Branch
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Rook Coffee, a popular Monmouth County coffee chain, announced they are moving their headquarters and main roasters from Ocean Township to the former Kimbo Educational building on Third Avenue in Long Branch. KENNY WALTER/STAFF LONG BRANCH — A popular Monmouth County coffee chain is moving its headquarters to the city.…
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Long Branch Night Out builds community spirit
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Slocum Park in Long Branch hosted the annual National Night Out Aug. 4 with members of the of the community enjoying activities and demonstrations sponsored by the Long Branch Police Department. KENNY WALTER/STAFF LONG BRANCH — Police officers and members of the community came together at Slocum Park for the…
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