TOMS RIVER, NJ — It’s been a debate for several years: Is homework beneficial, and if so, how much is too much? In the Toms River Regional Schools, an update to the district’s homework policy aims to bring balance to the debate. While it does not eliminate homework entirely, it does aim to deter excessive… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Barbecue, often abbreviated as BBQ, has a rich and complex history in the United States. The practice of slow-cooking meat over a wood fire has its roots in various cultural traditions, from Native American cooking techniques to Caribbean and African influences. Over the years, barbecue has evolved to become one of… Keep Reading
SPARTA & TOMS RIVER, N.J., September 13, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nations Lending, a leading full-service national mortgage lender, is thrilled to announce the opening of two new branches in Sparta and Toms River, New Jersey. These expansions mark an exciting milestone for the company. Nations Lending is dedicated to providing exceptional service to buyers in both Sparta… Keep Reading
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Red Bank Catholic High School senior Madeleine Carpenter has curated an Ecuadorian art exhibit to be featured at Frameworks Gallery, 135 Monmouth St., in Red Bank. The opening reception takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. The idea of an exhibit, running through Oct. 27, came to the… Keep Reading
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Five-time All-American and 2022 NCAA bronze medalist Sebastian Rivera will represent Team Puerto Rico next week at the 2023 World Championships. Rivera will compete at 65 kilograms at the world freestyle championships, held September 16-24 in Belgrade, Serbia. Rivera will be coached by Jeff Buxton and Donny Pritzlaff at the championships. Rivera… Keep Reading
Everyone loves Spirit Halloween Stores. It is so much fun to walk around and get scared. Find out what towns Spirit Halloween Stores are in here at the Jersey Shore at the bottom of this article. I love the spirit of everyone decorating for Halloween, it’s become so, so popular. There are huge Halloween decorations… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, N.J. –Community Medical Center (CMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive and affordable obstetric and gynecologic (OB-GYN) care in Ocean County with the opening of the CMC Women’s Health Center. Located at 368 Lakehurst Road in Toms River, the CMC Women’s Health Center offers outpatient OB/GYN services for women… Keep Reading
Honeygrow, the stir fry, salad, and honey bar fast-casual restaurant is headed to the Ocean County Mall in Toms River! The chain, which was founded in 2012 already has locations in New Brunswick and Hoboken. So needless to say, this is exciting news for foodies of the Jersey Shore. The menu begins with stir fry…… Keep Reading
Last month, the New Jersey Department of Education announced its 2023–2024 County Teachers of the Year with a ceremony on campus in the Education Building. Two of this year’s county winners are alumni of the college: Colleen Grzywacz ’05, vocal music teacher at Hackettstown Middle School in Warren County Robin Meyh ’94, health and physical… Keep Reading
Hailing from South Toms River, Mark Retacco is an incredible artist whose work has been featured on MTV, PBS, and even in the White House. At a young age, his class trip to the Newark Museum helped him realize even further how passionate he was about art, where he viewed a unique exhibit that showed… Keep Reading
