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Club to discuss book about life of James Garfield
The Long Branch Free Public Library’s Elberon Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. July 1 at 328 Broadway. The club will discuss Candice Millard’s “The Destiny of the Republic,” which focuses on the life of President James A. Garfield. Book club meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m., alternating…
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July Fourth celebration features dance, musical performances
LONG BRANCH — The 22nd annual Oceans of Rhythm Festival will be a part of Long Branch’s Oceanfest, the city’s annual July Fourth extravaganza. Presented by Zeybrah, the festival celebrates Afro-Caribbean culture. Performances will begin at the stage in front of the Garfield statue, behind the Ocean Place Resort, 1 Ocean Blvd. After an hour…
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SMART Carpet and Flooring gives homeowners tips on best flooring options to keep homes cool
Summer is just starting to heat up, and for many homeowners, that means it’s time to check the air conditioning or drag out the box fans. Today, SMART Carpet and Flooring revealed another option for keeping cool, and it’s literally right under our feet. “Flooring is often overlooked when it comes to cooling, but in…
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Board moves forward on fort redevelopment
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer FORT MONMOUTH — The board overseeing the redevelopment of 1,100 acres at Fort Monmouth had a flurry of activity last week. During the June 17 meeting of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA), the board approved the sale of two properties while putting several others out for bid. The…
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‘Tablet Tuesday’ set for June 30 at library
The Long Branch Public Library will host its “Tablet Tuesday” program from 3:30-4:30 p.m. June 30 at the library’s Technology Center at 328 Broadway. Registration is required by calling 732-222-3900. Bring fully charged devices and their cords and chargers. Those attending will also need their Apple account information and/or Amazon passwords along with a library…
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Fundraiser to support housing alliance
The Affordable Housing Alliance will host the annual Spring House Invitational Golf and Track Outing on June 26. Activities will be held at the Pebble Creek Golf Club, 40 Route 537, Colts Neck, and Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave., Oceanport. At Pebble Creek Golf Club, a continental breakfast will be served at 7 a.m.…
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June exhibit celebrates ladies of funk music
June is designated African-American Music Month, and Long Branch resident Tim Kinley has curated the exhibit, “Meeting in the Ladies’ Room: A Celebration of Women in Funk Music,” at the Long Branch Free Public Library’s Community Room at 328 Broadway. On display is a collection of vintage magazines and 12-inch vinyl albums. The exhibit celebrates…
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Nonprofits see poverty as the root cause of hunger
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer In a land of abundance, the lack of access to food is not just a problem for people who are unemployed or homeless. Those on the frontlines of the war on hunger say the real issue is that many people are finding themselves in tenuous financial circumstances. “I see…
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News anchors posit foolish premise
I recently listened to Fox News Channel anchors Bill O’Reilly and Chris Wallace. They were vehemently bashing “income equality” and “taking from the rich to give to the poor.” Their foolish premise was that “education, self-motivation and self-determination were the keys to prosperity.” Let me pass along just two points to these fools. First, by…
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