News Updates & Articles

A Rumson Native’s Mission in Finding Fur-ever Homes for Four-legged Rescues

He grew up learning the importance of helping others. He was an active member of his town’s first aid squad for more than a decade. He also volunteered at the SPCA as a dog walker, and it was through that experience of walking and caring for homeless... Read More

Local Mom Creates App to Promote Inclusion and Positivity

Leaving the pharmaceutical industry behind, she decided to focus on her family and her community. This summer, she took a huge step in conquering that mission. Meet Tinton Falls’ Dara Weislo. Weislo is a Monmouth County local, mom of three and creator... Read More

ASK CASSIE: Family Law Questions Answered by a Local Lawyer

Dear Cassie: I am in the process of going through a divorce. I have two children. My spouse and I both work full-time. Traditionally, we have sent our children to summer camps in the summer. However, now that we are going through a divorce, I don’t... Read More

2020 EMACC’s Spinnaker Award Winners Announced

More than 230 guests came together at the Sheraton Eatontown for the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce’s (EMACC) 28th annual Spinnaker Awards and the 92nd annual Meeting of the Chamber on Jan. 29. The Spinnaker Awards acknowledge and honor businesses... Read More

Knights of Columbus and Taliercio’s Combine Forces to Feed the Elderly

Colin Casey, district deputy of the Knights of Columbus, is long accustomed to helping his community, and a pandemic of this magnitude has not changed his focus. With the help of his many Knights within his district, they are doing what they can to help... Read More

Local College Senior Reflects on Learning, Graduating During a Pandemic

My senior year at Temple University was going swimmingly. It was the beginning of March, I was drinking wine in my apartment and pulling my hair out as I tried to complete agonizing group projects – business as usual. The lingering thoughts of graduation... Read More

RCDS Winter Athletes Celebrate End of Victorious Season

After three months of discipline, teamwork and hard-earned wins, The Rumson Country Day School (RCDS) winter athletes celebrated great success in their respective sports. The RCDS boys’ basketball team ended its season with an undefeated record in the... Read More

RFH High School Raises Nearly $10K to Feed Those in Need

Now in its sixth year, the Empty Bowls fundraiser at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School allows community members to enjoy a delicious meal so those in need can do the same. This year’s event was held on March 5 and raised $9,350 through collections,... Read More

Red Bank Library Offers Free Wi-Fi, Programs and Outdoor Stories

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Red Bank Public Library is closed until further notice, but many virtual and outdoor programs remain available. The staff is working remotely Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. While physical materials are... Read More

Virtual Student Rally for Climate Change Education this Weekend

Clean Ocean Action (COA) launched a four-day “Virtual Student Rally for Climate Change Education.” The Long Branch-based nonprofit organization invited students up to age 18 to create a visual, tangible expression of what climate change means to them... Read More