Headlines making their way around the fishing community  report that a monster 81.88 pound Striped Bass has been caught in Connecticut waters and weighed in. This striper, caught on Friday, August 5, 2011,  outweighs the current world record fish caught in Atlantic City, NJ in 1982 by three pounds.  Landed on a 6 foot, 6… Read More »

Death of Traditional Outlets Has Been Greatly Exaggerated Mark Twain famously quipped that news of his death was exaggerated when the press mistook his cousin’s serious illness for his own. Today, much the same could be said about traditional media. It seems that its death is foretold by any number of pundits with every new… Read More »

Salon Grafix New Invisible Dry Spray Shampoo! Powdered or dry shampoos are no new invention; they have actually been around since the 1970’s! The idea is simple, how can women effectively clean their hair without getting it wet? Dry shampoos, which usually have a base of talc, cornstarch, potato, or rice, soak up rather than… Read More »

In it’s first year, Kick Cancer Overboard (a local non-profit organization) was able to sponsor 16 people whose lives have been affected to sail to Bermuda for free.

As part of its “Historically Speaking” lecture series, Monmouth County Historical Association is pleased to welcome Joseph G. Bilby

The school year is winding down, and every student has summer on their minds. Playing in the sand, camping in the woods, its amazing if students can focus enough to take their final exams. However, summer means safety for some students, actually nearly 280,000 students. Many students look to summer as the ultimate end to… Read More »

NJ Working Together: Japan Earthquake Crisis Charity Event:   Stage Top Music LLC  Presents: Japan Earthquake Disaster Charity Event for Mercy Corps. Charity Website for Direct Donations: http://www.mercycorps.org/fundraising/stagetopmusicllc Location: Sport Zone Restaurant 1212 Hwy 34 Aberdeen, New Jersey A huge 5000 square foot banquet facility above an incredible Restaurant will both be devoted to the Japan Charity Event. Date:… Read More »

The Stars Challenge Announces Summer Camp at Sandy Hook Rumson, NJ — Stephen and Margaret Ann Chappell, founders of The Stars Challenge creative science program for middle school students, have announced the return of Summer Camp at Sandy Hook.  Sponsored in cooperation with the Marine Academy of Science and Technology (MAST) at Sandy Hook, the… Read More »

Your wedding day is one of the most treasured moments in your life and choosing the right music will set the mood from the time you walk down the aisle to the time you say goodnight to your guests. Monmouth County’s #1 Wedding Entertainer… Our basic package includes a Disc Jockey/Emcee with a state of… Read More »

This mornings snow surprised many Northern New Jersey residents as well as meteorologists. Bergen and Sussex County was only expected to received a minimal amount of snow but there are reports that some places received more than 8 inches. Here are the snow totals below. Bergen County Mahwah 7.6 Ramsey 7.3 Oakland 7.1 River-vale 6.5… Read More »

Atlantic City’s Sandcastle Baseball Stadium is preparing for an upgrade. The now dilapidated stadium hasn’t had a baseball team in two years and is currently in disrepair. The city plans on allocating $300,000 dollars to repairing the stadium.  The city plans on reopening the stadium to hold concerts and other events. The City Council voted… Read More »

Amid accusation of rampant corruption 71 employees, which amounts to 12% of the the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, has been terminated. The probe by the state Division of Criminal Justice is now focusing on allegations of contract kickbacks, the sale of stainless steel that had been disposed of as scrap, and the possible coercion of… Read More »

New Jersey & New York blew through their entire snow budget after the first major winter storm hit the area more than a month ago, but now may receive some help from the President. President Barack Obama has approved federal aid for local governments in the 13 New Jersey counties hardest hit by the Dec…. Read More »

Currently people are hesitant to purchase electric vehicles for a couple of reasons. One main reason is that there are not many places to charge electric cars, making them impractical for daily commutes or longer trips. New Jersey’s Assembly Appropriations Committee has made a move that will make driving electric vehicles practical and more convenient… Read More »

Three have been reported dead from a car crashing into the back of Pine Beach Elementary school. The crash occurred near a back entrance to the school, which is in a residential neighborhood. The school has issued the following statement on it’s website. “This message is for the parents of Pine Beach Elementary School students…. Read More »

Atlantic city has been on a slow decline and the state is planning to do something about it. Chris Christie plans to invest in the struggling gaming industry in Atlantic City by partially funding a new casino and making some major changes to Atlantic City. Not only will the state begin subsidizing the gaming industry… Read More »

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is set to sign a bill creating specialized license plates for parents of troops killed in the line of duty. The special plates include a gold star and the words “Gold Star Parent.” It will cost $25 to defray manufacturing costs. New Jersey was one of only nine other states… Read More »

New Jersey plans on building new gas fired power plants in order to drive down energy costs and start a new greener initiative. Gov Chris Christie has signed into law a new program of incentives to build new power plants that would not be economically viable without tax breaks and consessions for builders. Below is… Read More »

Here is info about bus and Train Station Closures. NJ Transit commuters who normal use the Jersey Avenue station in New Brunswick will need to make alternate plans this morning. That station is closed following the overnight snowstorm. On the Raritan Valley line, there is no service between High Bridge and Raritan, according to NJ… Read More »

Reports today state that New York and New Jersey have both spent their entire snow cleanup budget. New Jersey has spent more than the $41 Million set aside for winter cleanup, and New York has spent more it’s $20 Million allocated for snow removal. NEW YORK (CBS 2 / WCBS 880) — After four storms… Read More »

Monmouth County Weather Center Information Monday January 24, 2010. Is it another snow week for NJ? NJ.com says to expect slushy storm this week after the freezing weather. The winter storm targeting New Jersey on Wednesday will likely be the worst weather event to hit the Garden State since December’s massive blizzard, the state’s climatologist… Read More »

Each year the United States Treasury holds billions of dollars in unclaimed matured bonds and interests. Treasury Hunt is a database maintained by the government to track matured bonds gone unclaimed or abandoned. Bond holders who have stopped receiving interest payments for treasury bonds should also check to see if they have bonds unclaimed. Each… Read More »

What: Calendar for Kids Winter Activities Showcase When: January 22, 2010, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: American Red Cross, Jersey Coast Chapter, 1540 West Park Avenue, Tinton Falls, NJ Website - http://calendarforkids.com/ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Red-Bank-NJ/Calendar-for-Kids/132157720133577?ref=ts&ajaxpipe=1&__a=9 Twitter - http://twitter.com/CalendarForKids

Christmas Décor By Cowleys:  The Preferred Choice for Holiday & Event Decoration When it comes to professional Holiday and Event lighting services, Christmas Décor by Cowleys has earned a seven-year reputation for top quality service and attention to detail.  Year after year, hundreds of residential and commercial clients choose Cowleys for their Christmas lighting needs. … Read More »

JACKRABBIT TOYS SHOP FOR ALEX NIGHT IN SEA GIRT AND SHREWSBURY, NEW JERSEY TO BENEFIT ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION In an effort to join the battle against childhood cancer, Jackrabbit Toys in Sea Girt and Shrewsbury, NJ will host a “Shop For Alex” night on Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 from 6-9 PM. During this special… Read More »

Currents’ Focus On PEOPLE Color Me Cozmo’s Renowned style-maker Cozmo has always known how to showcase beauty. He’s had decades of experience in hair salons all over the state before opening Cozmo’s in downtown Freehold, 4 years ago. During that long career, he’s seen styles and products change many times, but the basics, like healthy… Read More »