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Dorothy Parker’s induction into N.J. shrine celebrated
Dorothy Parker Society founder Kevin Fitzpatrick reads from his book, “Dorothy Parker: Complete Broadway, 1918-1923,” which highlights the life and works of the Long Branch-born essayist, poet and critic. PHOTOS BY KAYLA MARSH/STAFF LONG BRANCH — She was a poet, critic, crusader and a celebrated New Yorker. Now, after eight years of campaigning by her…
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Minion memories
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Jeremy makes his debut as Jerry the Minion from the “Despicable Me” films. I hope everyone is lucky enough to have a perfect moment at some point in his or her life. I’m talking about one of those moments that remain untouched in memory, no matter what happens. My perfect…
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Legislators’ offices accept coat donations
State Sen. Jennifer Beck and Assemblywomen Mary Pat Angelini and Caroline Casagrande (all R-Monmouth) are partnering with Jersey Cares to collect coats for the 19th annual Jersey Cares Coat Drive, which collects and distributes winter coats to men, women and children in need throughout New Jersey. The legislators have each designated their district offices in…
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Ranney School kicks off N.J. VEX Robotics season
TINTON FALLS — The Ranney Middle and Upper School Robotics clubs traveled to North Brunswick Township High School for the kickoff event of the 2014-15 New Jersey VEX Robotics season. Thirty-two Ranney students took part, the highest number to attend a robotics event in the club’s history. Students in grades 8-12 brought 11 VEX robots…
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‘Messiah and More’ concert set for Dec. 7
RED BANK — The Monmouth Civic Chorus will present the Christmas concert, “Messiah and More,” at 4 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. The concert will be led by Artistic Director Dr. Ryan Brandau and feature Handel’s “Messiah” and other holiday favorites. Tickets are $30-$45. For more…
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Sea Bright mulls parking meters, mercantile fees
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — The Borough Council is considering installing computerized meters in municipal parking lots, where parking is currently free. The meters would be installed in both the municipal parking lot next to the firehouse on Ocean Avenue, as well as the public parking lot behind Borough Hall at 1167…
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Legislator supports ‘Breakfast After the Bell’
Students who eat a nutritious, well-balanced breakfast tend to be healthier, have longer attention spans and are more likely to succeed in school. For this reason, I have sponsored legislation that was recently signed into law that would encourage schools to move their breakfast programs to after the first bell of the day in order…
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Holiday Express to light up hearts in downtown Red Bank
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus ring in the holiday season at last year’s Holiday Express Town Lighting ceremony in Red Bank. PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON RED BANK — Santa Claus will make his grand return to Broad Street on Nov. 28 when Red Bank holds its annual lighting ceremony, made…
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