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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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Rumson-Fair Haven|News|21h

Who’s On The Ballot In Rumson & Fair Haven? 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide

Voters across NJ will hit the polls on Tuesday to vote in the primary election. Here's what you need to know in Rumson and Fair Haven:

Sara Winick, Patch Staff

Who’s On The Ballot In Rumson & Fair Haven? 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide

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Ranney School

Ranney School is a co-educational, college preparatory school for students age 3 through grade 12.

Located in Tinton Falls, Ranney provides an exceptional learning environment and rigorous academic program where students are known and valued.

Our dedicated and passionate faculty help foster an environment that allows students to find their interests and pursue them, while creating an educational journey that supports each student’s individual path.

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Local Business Spotlight Dugan Prep LLC

Helping students prepare academically with personalized educational support.

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Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|28m

New Details In Ocean Township Murder Case: Husband Was Having An Affair, Said He 'Hated' His Wife

The Monmouth County Prosecutor just released new details in the alleged murder of Stacy Epstein Kless, at the hands of her husband.

Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff

New Details In Ocean Township Murder Case: Husband Was Having An Affair, Said He 'Hated' His Wife

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Douglas Elliman Luxury Real Estate by Danielle Lacko Team

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Douglas Elliman Luxury Real Estate by Danielle Lacko Team

A waterfront resident of Monmouth County NJ—near the highly anticipated Netflix Studios development, Danielle offers firsthand local knowledge and lifestyle insight that extends far beyond the transaction.

Her expertise spans oceanfront estates, waterfront homes, luxury condos, and high-value investment properties across the most desirable New Jersey Shore towns. Backed by one of the world’s leading luxury brokerages, Danielle combines hyper-local market expertise with the global reach and metropolitan access of Douglas Elliman—delivering elevated service, strategic marketing, and exceptional results for buyers, sellers, and investors alike.

Her area of focus is from Monmouth Beach to Mantoloking, Rumson to Short Hills, And-across the Manhattan Skyline.

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Moorestown, NJ|News|16h

Support Surges For NJ Boy Gravely Injured By Baseball To The Head

He was flown to the hospital on Tuesday.

Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff

Support Surges For NJ Boy Gravely Injured By Baseball To The Head

Rumson-Fair Haven|Neighbor News|May 20

LWV Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling the Bedrock of the Civil Rights Movement

The Court sends a clear message: racial discrimination in redistricting against Black voters and other voters of color is acceptable

Marianne Kligman, Community Contributor

LWV Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling the Bedrock of the Civil Rights Movement

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Katherine "Kate" Raftery

Rumson and Fair Haven Listing Agent | Concierge Real Estate to Maximize Your Home Value

If you’re thinking about selling your home in Rumson or Fair Haven, strategy matters.

Northern Monmouth County buyers move quickly — and they pay a premium for homes that feel updated, well-maintained, and truly move-in ready. The right preparation directly impacts your sale price, days on market, and negotiating power.

As a top local Rumson and Fair Haven listing agent, I offer a concierge real estate approach designed to maximize your home’s value before it ever hits the MLS.

That means:

Coordinating clean-outs (basements, attics, garages)

Managing repairs and smart cosmetic updates

Overseeing vendor timelines

Strategic staging designed to attract stronger offers

We focus on improvements that increase your net profit — not random renovations. If a kitchen refresh, bathroom update, lighting upgrade, or exterior improvement is likely to deliver a return in this market, I’ll guide the strategy and manage the process.

If it won’t add value? We skip it.

You won’t be handed a checklist and left to figure it out. You’ll get a clear, customized plan for selling your home in Rumson, Fair Haven, or Northern Monmouth County — including what to do, what to avoid, projected costs, and expected return.

You make the key decisions.
I handle the details.

If you’re researching how to sell your home in Rumson or Fair Haven, let’s start with a smart plan designed to protect and maximize your home value.

Kate Raftery
Realtor | Owner
NextHome Peninsula Realty Group
Rumson & Fair Haven Real Estate Specialist

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Rumson-Fair Haven|News|May 19

Rumson Student Wins National Merit $2,500 Scholarship

The student is among 2,500 winners nationwide and was selected from a pool of over 15,000 finalists.

Sara Winick, Patch Staff

Rumson Student Wins National Merit $2,500 Scholarship

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Integrated Care Concepts

Integrated Care Concepts and Consultation (ICCC) is one of the only facilities in the country to embrace the total body healing modalities found in both Western and Eastern philosophies. Our team of licensed therapists and highly trained mind-body specialists use a host of mental health treatment methodologies to provide holistic, trauma-informed care in an environment designed to offer comfort, calm, and the ideal space for transformation and growth.

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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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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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The NJ Paddock Car Storage Facility

An INSURED, Secure, Climate Controlled Antique, Classic and Exotic car storage facility.

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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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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.