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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2025
Art Notes, June 25
Much to Do at LBIF: Embark on a summer season full of art and culture at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies.
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Opinion••June 26, 2025
Happy as a Clam: Nothing Is Better Than a Day on the Bay
As summer is about to begin, my imagination stirs with thoughts of what lies ahead and wondrous experiences of early season days in past years. This brings me to a mundane Monday in early summer last…
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Opinion••June 26, 2025
Promises, Promises Lead to Questions, Questions
Can someone please tell me whether the war between Russia and Ukraine is still going on? Should I no longer be concerned about the unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russia? There hasn’t been much…
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Opinion•June 26, 2025
Kudos to Water Crew
When my wife and I returned from a vacation the first week of May, we noticed a marked decrease in water pressure. I wrongly attributed it to the repeated disruption of the roads up and down Long…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025
Music for Peace Is Soulful Send-Off for Shanti Revolution
At Shanti Revolution’s fifth annual Music for Peace festival, people drifted wherever the wind took them, using any and every medium to express themselves; they turned from artists into drummers…
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Business••June 25, 2025
Brielle’s Shells Sets Up Shop for Mermaid Extensions
Origin stories are perhaps some of the most interesting tales behind local businesses. For the most recent addition to the LBI business community, Brielle’s Shells, the origins were everything.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025
Two Eagles Tribute Performances at Surflight on June 30
Surflight Theatre will be hosting “Winslow,” a tribute to The Eagles, at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday, June 30.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025
Bryan Hansen Band
STYLE: A bluesy blend of funk, soul, rock and R&B.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025
Surflight’s ‘9 to 5, The Musical’ Is Flawed But Fun
The audience at Surflight Theatre loved Surflight’s current musical, “9 To 5, The Musical” when I took in the Sunday matinee, and there were plenty of reasons to do so.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025
Shallow Green
STYLE: Original progressive rock with modern influences.
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Opinion••June 25, 2025
Making Connections
Who knew Ocean County offered such a wide range of services to its residents? Like many, I assumed there were programs for seniors, veterans, parks and more – but I also assumed that accessing them…
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News••June 25, 2025
Barnegat Light Rules Out Multifamily Housing
Barnegat Light borough has circumvented its affordable housing obligation by adding a housing element to its master plan – to the tune of $17,000 for professional guidance – “to prove we live in a…
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News••June 25, 2025
Two Injured in Pinelands Regional School Bus Accident
A Pinelands Regional School District student was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a school bus and a Honda Civic collided in Little Egg Harbor on Monday, June 16.…
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News••June 25, 2025
Ocean County Connections Day Gets Rave Reviews
The first ever Ocean County “County Connections Day” on Long Beach Island took place at Harvey Cedars last Thursday, June 19, and Mayor John Imperiale called it a “huge success.”
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Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025
Find Local Produce at Tuckerton Farmers Markets
For Tuckerton residents seeking locally sourced produce, meats and baked goods, visit the Tuckerton Farmers Market. Starting Friday, June 27, the market will take place at The Union Market and…
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Opinion•June 25, 2025
This Too Shall Pass
We look around, sometimes in despair, at the sight of the political divisions preventing us from working together, even as planet Earth, our shared home, suffers under the weight of our activities.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025
Enjoy Free Summer Concerts in Tuckerton
Friday nights are heating up in Tuckerton this summer. Starting July 11, Tuckerton’s Pride and Celebration Committee will host free concerts every Friday at the All Wars Memorial Ball Field, located…
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Columns••June 25, 2025
British Move in on Bunker’s Hill
Today we follow wars with minute-by-minute or day-by-day updates. It’s hard for us to think it wasn’t always this way.
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Sports••June 25, 2025
Leader and Role Model, Evans Heads to College with Confidence
Emily Evans couldn’t stop smiling throughout Southern Regional High School’s commencement ceremony.
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Business••June 25, 2025
Atlantic City Barstool Brothers Open Manahawkin Satellite Store
Russell Schanker has a story he likes to tell.
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Business••June 25, 2025
JBakes Brings a Sweet Treats Dream to Birdy’s Café
From homemade cookies to specialty matcha lattes, entrepreneur Justin Yuen, 20, is making a name for himself as JBakes, a pop-up bakery and beverage business at Birdy’s Café in Harvey Cedars this…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025
Second Book in LBI Saga Now Available
Author Joseph Mezlo’s novels, Long Beach Island: Those Who Dare and Long Beach Island: Those Who Strive cover LBI’s history from the days of the Native Americans, through major storms and events, up…
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News••June 25, 2025
Kean-Ocean Student Undertakes Soil Health Study
The Ocean County Soil Conservation District is always excited to see local initiatives that promote understanding of natural resources, and was, therefore, particularly interested in a recent project…
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News••June 25, 2025
New Jersey Bay Islands Initiative Marks Five Years
Marsh islands in the bay are critical pieces of land; not only do they provide habitat for migratory birds, shellfish and terrapins, they mitigate storm impact on developed areas such as Long Beach…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025
By Leaps and Bounds: Philly Band Jumper Takes Nardi’s
The Philadelphia-based cover band Jumper got the crowd bouncing at Nardi’s Tavern in Haven Beach on Friday, June 21.
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Opinion•June 25, 2025
No Thank-You
You hear from a worthwhile charity asking for your help. You respond with a generous check and are happy you can help.
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News••June 25, 2025
High Bar Harbor Holds Dedication Ceremony for Revamped Triangle Park
More than 100 people gathered the evening of Saturday, June 21 at a picturesque green space at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Arnold Road in High Bar Harbor. “After over a year’s worth of…
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News••June 25, 2025
When Winds of Life Shift, SRHS Senior Always Adapts
When the winds shift, Belle Placa is ready to make a new maneuver. When life throws her a curve ball, she adapts. When circumstances around her wreak havoc, she narrows her focus and reminds herself…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025
Ocean County Library Gears Up Summer Toiletries Drive
In July, the Ocean County Library will be seeking donations of new, summer-themed toiletries and personal care items for children and teens in need.
