• Motorists to see lane closures during pothole repairs

    There may be some relief in sight for drivers on New Jersey roadways. Ongoing efforts to repair potholes across the state will extend into the spring, according to James Simpson, commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT). The severe weather this winter has produced high numbers of potholes on state highways, creating hazardous…

  • Morning personality Marty Martinez retires from WRAT-FM

    Marty Martinez Greater Media New Jersey announced that longtime WRAT-FM morning co-host Marty Martinez has decided to hang up his headphones and retire after a long and successful career. The radio veteran’s last day on the air was Feb. 28. Martinez served as the official morning co-host of the RAT’s Carl and Marty in the…

  • Donovan’s aims to be back on the beach by summer

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Rebuilding of Donovan’s Reef in Sea Bright is expected to begin soon, and plans are to have the outdoor tiki and treehouse bars open in April. GREG KENNELTY/STAFF SEA BRIGHT — Donovan’s Reef, a beachfront icon battered by the superstorm, will be rebuilt and could reopen in time for the…

  • Females still in minority in coaching

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Marilyn McNeil, vice president and director of athletics at Monmouth University, talks about women in sports during a Feb. 26 presentation at Shore Regional High School in recognition of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Women are still being passed over for coaching and sports…

  • Need a lift? Long Branch may increase taxi licenses

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Long Branch City Council is considering doubling the number of taxi licenses after hearing complaints from riders about long waits for a cab ride home. Jason Roebuck, director of public safety, said during the Feb. 25 workshop meeting that the city should increase taxi medallions, or licenses, from 50…

  • Cold snap fuels hot real estate market

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer A lthough the winter and its numerous storms have been tough to weather for many in the region, the conditions carry at least one positive outcome — helping to create the perfect storm for buyers and sellers in the real estate market. “The American dream is back; it really is,”…

  • New cars that hold onto their value

    Here are the models that are predicted to return the highest percentage of their original prices at trade-in time. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Depreciation is typically one of a motorist’s largest ownership expenses and it pays off down the road to choose a model that’s predicted to have the highest resale value in its…

  • Q&A

    Compact takeover with Sharon Peters Q: It seems to me that there’s an exorbitant amount of attention given to compact SUVs compared to sedans and other types of vehicles that appear, when I’m driving around town, to be a lot more popular. So tell me, what percentage of vehicles that are sold every year fall…

  • Monmouth County Association of Realtors members earn 2013 NJAR Circle of Excellence awards

    The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) honors the 592 members who achieved the 2013 New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) Circle of Excellence Award. Formerly the NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club, the NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award recognizes those members who have demonstrated excellence in the field of salesmanship. MCAR is planning two…

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