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  • New Jersey’s ‘Silicon Shore’

    By SUZIE XIE Staff Writer From transistors to radio transmissions, New Jersey has been a stronghold of emerging technology. But can the state compete with the likes of Silicon Valley in California? Entrepreneur Avi Karnani thinks so. The founder of startups Thrive and Churnless, Karnani said Silicon Valley and New Jersey are similar in terms…

  • Weather put a damper on 2013 beach revenues

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A rainy summer meant there were fewer sunny days for beachgoers to enjoy Long Branch beaches, causing a decline in badge sales. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR LONG BRANCH — After closing the books on the 2013 beach season, both Sea Bright and Long Branch took a dip in beach revenues.…

  • Member of ‘The Family’ celebrates in Freehold

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Actors Raymond Franza (l) and John D’Leo, stars of the new movie “The Family,” chat with D’Leo’s friend Bianca Castronovo of Millstone during a private screening of the film for close friends and family at the Freehold AMC Loews theater on Sept. 22. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Eighteen-year-old cast member…

  • Teams compete to design regional rebuilding plan

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Dutch government official Henk Ovink (l) talks with Monmouth University faculty member Anthony MacDonald during a public forum for the “Rebuild By Design” competition at the Berkeley Hotel in Asbury Park on Sept. 18. KEITH HEUMILLER Renowned experts from across the globe toured Monmouth County last week with an eye…

  • TEDx delivers big concepts

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Gabriella Levine shares her ideas on spurring innovation through collaboration during the TEDxNavesink conference held at the Brookdale Performing Arts Center in Lincroft on Sept. 20. LAUREN CASSELBERRY I t started with an idea. Atlantic Highlands resident Brian Smiga and a team of fellow volunteers decided to stage a TEDx…

  • Top used cars for teen drivers

    Here’s a look at 10 safe and sane choices for young motorists that won’t bust a family’s budget. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features FORD TAURUS While most parents are all too glad to vacate the role of permanent chauffeur once their teenage kids get their drivers’ licenses, it can be challenging to find an affordable…

  • Q&A

    Credit car with Sharon Peters Q: My daughter’s best friend’s brother told her he never pays for routine service for his car because he uses his “reward dollars” that he earns with a | car-brand credit card. We want in on that! But she doesn’t remember the make of the car and he’s teaching abroad…

  • Weichert, Realtors named official real estate company of the New York Jets

    Weichert, Realtors and the New York Jets announce that Weichert has been named “official real estate company of the New York Jets.” As such, Weichert will maintain a significant presence during all Jets home games via prominently placed signage and on the instadium television network. “We are pleased to introduce Weichert, Realtors as official real…

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