• Asbury Park 5K on deck Aug. 9

    The Jersey Shore Golden Grand Prix comes to Asbury Park on Aug. 9 for its 11th annual 5K race. The Golden Grand Prix is a five-race series that offers prize money to the top overall and age-group leaders from the series, and it is sponsored by McLoones. The Asbury Park 5K will start at 8:30…

  • Teams gain experience at Maroon and White camp

    By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Red Bank Catholic High School’s Alex Barazotti puts up a jump hook over St. John Vianney High School defenders Kim Evans, left, and Gigi Caponegro during their game on July 30 at the Maroon and White Team Basketball Camp at Red Bank Regional High School. Teams played six games over three…

  • Center hosting clinics to help Sandy victims

    The Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center at 300 Broadway in Long Branch has teamed up with the Community Health Law Project, the Hope Coalition and Legal Services of New Jersey to offer free services for those affected by superstorm Sandy. From 4-7 p.m. Aug. 7, the Hope Coalition will discuss disaster-recovery budgeting, insurance claims,…

  • ‘Alice in Wonderland’ slated for Aug. 8, 9

    Seashore’s Junior Theater Camp will present “Alice in Wonderland on Broadway” at 7 p.m. Aug. 8, and at 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at 410 Broadway, Long Branch. Under the direction of Anthony Greco, Renee Harrison Pincus and Sara Bristol, the musical will star Emma Larkin of Oakhurst, Natalie Wheeler of Highlands, Payton Lamp…

  • Grant will fund security upgrades

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — The Red Bank Regional High School District has been awarded more than $40,000 in state funds for security improvements. The district is one of 335 school districts throughout the state to receive Regular Operating District (ROD) grants funded by the School Development Authority (SDA). Christina Galvao, the…

  • Contractor admits theft of deposits from Sandy victims

    A Matawan-based contractor has pleaded guilty to theft charges, admitting he accepted deposits for work related to superstorm Sandy, but failed to perform the work or return the deposits. John Martocci of Matawan pleaded guilty July 28 to two counts of third-degree theft by deception before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge John R. Tassini, according…

  • Crossing Borders Festival embraces Latino playwrights

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Flamenco dancers will perform at the Outdoor Neighborhood Party taking place at the Two River Plaza in Red Bank on Aug. 14 before the opening of the Crossing Borders Festival. RED BANK — In the Latino community, there are diverse stories and voices waiting to be heard. From Aug. 14-17,…

  • Celebrating Shrewsbury with art

    “Let’s Go Surfing Now” by Mike Quon of Fair Haven The Guild of Creative Art celebrates the history and charm of its host town in “Shrewsbury and Surrounding Area,” which will be on display in the main gallery through Aug. 20. The range of media includes acrylic, oil, pastel, photography, sculpture and watercolor. In addition,…

  • Determining the right amount of homework

    Students spend roughly six hours in the classroom each day while their parents could put in eight hours at the office.When a family returns home in the evening, homework is probably the last thing they want to worry about. Still, homework is part of many families’ daily routine, and chances are it is not going…

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