As a former California resident with many friends still there, I watched with horror as Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) was passed. The bill, which takes effect January 1, 2020, reclassifies many independent contractors as employees. The upside is that some workers in this gig economy will gain employee benefits and other worker protections. The downside is that my California-based freelance writer friends ...

It is really a simple question, "Would you knowingly expose children to cancer causing stuff?"

Off course, you wouldn't, but Holmdel installation of two more synthetic fields at Phillips Park will do just that.  Additionally, this crap will seep into the ground water which is the source of our water supply for 650,000 people in Monmouth County and surrounding areas.

We ...

By Wilson Conde

Middletown residents got to learn about the latest updates on the flood control system being built around Port Monmouth, a newly introduced Styrofoam recycling program, and a resolution to begin improvements to Normandy Park, during the Middletown Township Committee’s Dec. 2nd meeting. 

Normandy Park is located on the corner of Dwight Road and ...

New Jersey: The following recommendations are provided by Ethan Josephson. Below he is sharing information about two interesting and fun social groups for young adults with and without special needs 

A message from Ethan Josephson: 

Below is information about two groups that I am involved with socially. I am sharing the information with the hope that others may be inspired to ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: 'Tis the season of giving!  IMA Primary Care Providers and Urgent Care Centers  are collecting food, clothing and toys to benefit Middletown Helps Its Own.  Collections are taking place at the six IMA Primary Care and three Urgent Care locations, December 2nd through December 19th. 

Each IMA location has a convenient collection ...

Colorful decorations, twinkling lights, scented candles and of course Christmas trees help make the holiday season festive, but these same items can also increase the risk of home fires.  

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), each year firefighters respond to an average of 170 home fires that are reportedly caused by Christmas trees, and some 800 fires ...

DOT grants will fund road and bridge work, as well as safety and quality-of-life improvements

COLTS NECK - Senator Vin Gopal and Assembly Members Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey today announced that Monmouth County municipalities will receive a combined $12.6 million in infrastructure grants from the New Jersey Department of Transportation, with $745,000 going to projects in Colts Neck, ...

Meridian Health Foundation’s 22nd Annual Gala Raises $1.7 Million

Giving Heals Gala Honored Gordon Litwin, Chair of the Hackensack Meridian Health Board of Trustees

NEW JERSEY:  Hackensack Meridian Health Meridian Health Foundation is pleased to announce its 22nd Annual Gala, the Giving Heals Gala, raised nearly $1.7 million for the organization. Taking place at the ...

Volunteer Projects Make a Lasting Community Impact in Monmouth and Ocean Counties

JERSEY SHORE  – Addressing loneliness among kids and seniors, growing vegetables for neighbors in need, fostering literacy and supporting the well-being of animals are among the community projects recently completed by 17 Girl Scouts from Monmouth County on their pathway to earn the Girl Scout ...