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Brookdale Community College

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the foundation of who we are. Every program, partnership, and learning experience is designed to help students Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale as they pursue meaningful and rewarding futures.

Our commitment to quality is reflected in what our students experience every day:

• 81 percent say professors put significant effort into teaching their classes.

• 76 percent report it is easy to get the classes they need.

• 92 percent feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.

• A 17 to 1 student-faculty ratio ensures personalized support and mentorship.

• Graduates earn a median salary of $50,836 five years out, well above the national average.

With more than 60 degree and certificate programs, Brookdale offers flexible in-person, hybrid, and online options to meet students where they are. Our seamless transfer pathways—with Rutgers University, Georgian Court University, Kean University, and Monmouth University—allow students to complete their bachelor’s degrees right here in Monmouth County. We also offer more than 40 transfer agreements with leading four-year colleges and universities from Paris to New Jersey and beyond, guaranteeing qualified students junior-year status. Several agreements even provide three-plus-one pathways so your junior year can be completed at Brookdale for significant savings.

Students also benefit from robust career services, workforce partnerships, and hands-on learning that prepare them for in-demand careers in nursing, business, engineering, information technology, criminal justice, cybersecurity, liberal arts, and more. Brookdale’s rigorous programs and dedicated faculty empower students to Be Bold, excel in a rapidly changing world, and graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.

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Middletown|News|13m

Middletown Parks & Rec Now Hiring Summer Camp Counselors

Group interviews will take place May 21 and May 26; sign-up here:

Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff

Middletown Parks & Rec Now Hiring Summer Camp Counselors

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Help Us Celebrate The Teachers, Coaches & Mentors Making A Difference

From a brand partner: If you know someone guiding, encouraging or inspiring students, we want to hear about them!

Patch Community Leaders, Brand Partner

Help Us Celebrate The Teachers, Coaches & Mentors Making A Difference

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Hear Here, LLC

Looking for something family friendly and fun to do? Hear Here Creates Fabulous Markets!

If you're searching for a top-notch farmers market experience, look no further than the ones organized by Hear Here, LLC! Our markets are the place to find the freshest local produce, healthy farm-to-fork foods, small-batch specialty items, and one-of-a-kind artisan crafts. We proudly support local farmers, makers, and small businesses—bringing communities together all over New Jersey.

Come for the shopping stay for the vibe—because there’s nothing like a Hear Here market. Need more info? Contact the Market Manager at info@hearhereevents.com

Upcoming Events organized by Hear Here:
March 8th and 15th- Tall Oaks Farm + Brewery Pop Up Markets, Farmingdale
*** Sundays (March 8 and 15) from 12 PM to 4 PM for craft beer, non-alcoholic drinks, handmade makers markets, and seasonal community events.

Okayyyy THIS is a lineup. This is not “a few little markets.” This is a full-blown New Jersey Farmers Market tour.

🌿 Wednesdays
**Tall Oaks Farm + Makers Market**
📍 Tall Oaks Farm & Brewery, Farmingdale, NJ
🕒 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Weekly)
📅 May 27 – September 30

🌻 Thursdays
**Wall Township Farmers Market**
📍 1901 Baileys Corner Road, Wall Township, NJ
🕑 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Weekly)
📅 June 4 – September 24

🌸 Fridays
**Allenhurst Farmers Market**
📍 201 Main Street, Allenhurst, NJ
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Weekly)
📅 June 5 – September 11

**Parsippany Farmers Market**
📍 Route 46, Smithfield Park
🕑 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📅 June 5 – September 11

☀️ Saturdays
The Market at Adventure Crossing
📍 515 Monmouth Road, Jackson Township, NJ
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Weekly)
📅 May 16 – October 24

🌼 Sundays
Howell Farmers Market
📍 Echo Lake Park, Howell, NJ
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Weekly)
📅 May 17 – October 25

Need more information or looking for more events? Contact us at info@hearhereevents.com or visit our website at www.hearhereevents.com

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Middletown|News|4h

Car Drove Into Tonya Keller Community Center In North Middletown

This happened at 4 p.m. Monday.

Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff

Car Drove Into Tonya Keller Community Center In North Middletown

Middletown|News|1d

Middletown Police Will Hold National Night Out Aug. 4

Middletown Police announced Monday they will again be participating in National Night Out this year.

Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff

Middletown Police Will Hold National Night Out Aug. 4

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East Coast Diving Center

East Coast Diving Center is your friendly full service PADI 5 Star SCUBA Diving and Snorkeling Facility established in 1977. We offer courses from beginner to advanced. Our Travel Department offers vacations near and far. ECDC is proud to be an Oceanic, Sherwood, Poseidon, Ocean Reef Full Face Mask, Sales and Service Center.

Our store hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:00-8:00pm, Tuesday from 6:00-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am–6:00pm. We are CLOSED Thursday and Sunday. Visit our website for more information: www.EastCoastDivingCenter.com

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New Brunswick, NJ|News|1h

Piscataway May Start Fining 'Nuisance Motels' $1,000 Per Day

Piscataway is continuing to crack down on what it calls problem motels in town. In response, Motel 6 sued the town:

Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff

Piscataway May Start Fining 'Nuisance Motels' $1,000 Per Day

New Brunswick, NJ|News|1h

Johnson & Johnson Joins The New Brunswick HELIX Tech/Science Campus

The door is wide open for other pharmaceutical companies, such as Novo Nordisk (the maker of Ozempic) or Merck, to move into the HELIX.

Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff

Johnson & Johnson Joins The New Brunswick HELIX Tech/Science Campus

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db Ortho PT

db Orthopedic Physical Therapy (db Ortho PT) is a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy in Monmouth County with state of the art facilities in Red Bank and Manalapan.

We are proud to have hundreds of 5 star reviews with the care delivered by 8 highly skilled Doctors of Physical Therapy and a passionate support staff. Amazing customer service is our mission which is reflected in our patient outcomes. Five of our DPT’s are also Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialists, which no other practice can claim.

We also have two clinicians who are Certified in Dry Needling as well as highly equiped facilities with the Alter-g Antigravity Treadmill, Opton Class IV laser, Zimmer Enpulse shockwave, Therm-x vasopneumatic heat and cryotherapy to name a few of our modalities. Experience the Best in Breed at db OrthoPT!

Ps- we are not a corporate owned practice controlled by private equity money like many other PT clinics with 40 locations and PT has ownership of the practice.

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Middletown|News|5h

Ex-Finance Director Of Middletown Church Stole Parish Funds, Spent It On Daughter's Wedding

The state wants him to serve five years in a New Jersey state prison, and he also has to pay $1.2 million back to St. Leo the Great.

Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff

Ex-Finance Director Of Middletown Church Stole Parish Funds, Spent It On Daughter's Wedding

Middletown|News|1d

Fire Breaks Out On Rear Deck Of Belford Home Sunday

Two people had to be treated for smoke inhalation.

Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff

Fire Breaks Out On Rear Deck Of Belford Home Sunday

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Scarlet Reserve Room

We are independently owned, family-driven, and deeply rooted in the Monmouth County cannabis community — not backed by multi-state operators or corporate investors. Our mission is to keep cannabis culture alive in New Jersey while providing safe, premium, and compliant cannabis products to local customers.

For anyone who believes in second chances and social equity in the New Jersey cannabis market, our journey shows it’s possible — even when the odds feel stacked against you. We’re proud to lead by example and build a trusted Englishtown and Monmouth County dispensary for the next generation of cannabis consumers and entrepreneurs.

Our journey proves that redemption and determination can break barriers. Once facing charges for the very plant now fueling an industry, our founder rebuilt from the ground up — earning degrees, mastering business, and creating safe, trusted spaces for cannabis and wellness. Today, Scarlet Reserve Room stands proudly as an independently owned, legacy-to-legal Englishtown dispensary, keeping culture alive and proving second chances matter.

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Middletown|News|12h

🌱 Patch AM: Middletown Police Will Hold National Night Out Aug. 4

You won’t want to miss Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! on the Middletown Patch calendar

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🌱 Patch AM: Middletown Police Will Hold National Night Out Aug. 4

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Dogs On The Farm Pet Resort

Dogs On The Farm is a family owned pet resort located on an historic horse farm in Middletown, offering dog and cat lodging, daycare, training, and bathing services for over 20 years. Our goal is to provide a fun safe home-away-from-home experience for our canine and feline guests and their families.

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The Teaching Dragon

Elementary school tutor specializing in one on one tutoring grades PreK - 3rd grade in person or on zoom. Experienced empathetic teacher building student confidence and a passion for learning.

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Asbury Park Window Cleaning Company

We perform home and business window cleaning to Monmouth and Ocean counties. After a Century in business, we have perfected the art of window cleaning! Call for free estimates.

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We Care Adult Care

We Care Adult Care is the #1 Adult Day Care Center in Monmouth County, established in 1998. We provide all inclusive care during the day which includes daily nutritious meals, nursing care, activities and door-to-door transportation plus much more. Our dynamic team of health care professionals specialize in working with seniors, and Alzheimer’s and dementia related illnesses. This alternative care setting provides support, caregiver options and funding resources.

We offer a full day program 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Tracey L. Wolfman, owner of We Care Adult Care, Inc. She launched “We Care Adult Day Care, Inc.” in 2000. A registered nurse with a Master’s in Nursing Administration from Teacher’s College, Columbia University, Tracey has spent 30 plus years working with the elderly population.

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Ignite Sports

Ignite Sports Performance

📍 214 Harmony Rd, Middletown Township, NJ 07748

About Us

Ignite Sports Performance is a private training facility in Middletown, NJ dedicated to helping athletes of all ages build strength, speed, confidence, and long-term durability.

We specialize in coach-led strength and performance training for:

Middle school athletes

High school athletes

Competitive club and travel athletes

Adults looking to train with structure and purpose

Whether you’re preparing for a season, staying sharp in-season, or building a foundation for long-term athletic success, our programs are designed to meet you where you are—and push you forward safely and effectively.

What Makes Ignite Different

✔ Real Coaching, Every Session
No wandering, no guesswork. Every athlete trains under the guidance of experienced performance coaches.

✔ Structured Strength, Speed & Conditioning
Our programs focus on:

Building real, usable strength

Improving speed, power, and explosiveness

Teaching proper lifting and movement technique

Reducing injury risk and improving durability

✔ Programs for In-Season & Off-Season Athletes
Training is adjusted based on sport, schedule, and training age so athletes can perform when it matters most.

✔ Focused Training Environment
No crowded weight rooms. No distractions. Just athletes pushing each other to get better.

Who We’re For

Athletes who want to train the right way

Parents looking for safe, professional coaching

Individuals who value accountability, structure, and results

From first-time lifters to experienced competitors, Ignite creates an environment where effort is expected and progress is earned.

Get Started

If you’re serious about improving performance, building confidence, and training with purpose—
Ignite Sports Performance is where it starts.

Ignite Sports Performance — Dominate Every Day.

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Huntington Learning Center

At our distraction-free learning center, we are more than just a leading provider of tutoring and test prep programs, we are your trusted partner in education to build your student’s academic skill sets, confidence and motivation — so that they can excel both in school and in life. We are open on most school-closed holidays and offer both private and group personalized tutoring programs.