By RICHARD VIRGILIO For the ninth year, locals share their favorite memories and moments of 2016. Going with my daughter, Emilyclare, the day after Thanksgiving to pick out her wedding gown was the best time. She had quite the entourage (seven guests) and found the most perfect dress. Great day that I will […]
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The B Plot: Bright Christmas
By RICHARD VIRGILIO You can’t help but travel through Timber Drive in Ocean Township and be pleasantly shocked by the holiday spirit. Ever since the 25 year-old Shane MacCary was a child he loved Christmas lights. The decorated Grizwald home in the film “Christmas Vacation” would literally make him light up. Then,10 years […]
Continue readingThe Ocean in Allenhurst Will Turn Green
By RICHARD VIRGILIO It’s one of the many overlooked special things about New Jersey that help us forget the Housewives and Snooki. For the 73rd year on Sun., Sept. 4 at 2 p.m., following a brief bagpiper procession on the boardwalk, more than 10 pounds of vegetable-based dye will be released into the ocean […]
Continue readingThe B Plot: Eat Clean
By RICHARD VIRGILIO Eating great and healthier is easier than ever thanks to Eat Clean Delivery in Neptune City. A few years ago, Mike Hollemans, was a successful event management expert. After a month-long work trip, he should have returned home to Belmar jazzed about all his achievements. Instead, he felt overweight at 300 […]
Continue readingThe B Plot: Trail of Terror at Camp Evans
By RICHARD VIRGILIO Creepy clowns, awkward aliens and ghoulish ghosts have returned with a few of their possessed friends for Season 10 of Camp Evans’ Base of Terror haunted walk in Wall Township. “Our volunteers have done a fantastic job of making the trail extra frightening and special for its tenth anniversary,” said Fred Carl, […]
Continue readingThe BPlot: Meet Artist “Julio C.R.”
By RICHARD VIRGILIO Some believe dedicating 10,000 hours to something makes you an expert. Other times, you have a gift, like artist Julio Reynaga. A year ago Reynaga, whose professional moniker is “Julio C.R.” picked up a paintbrush for the first time and today he is picking up fans with his energetic acrylic on […]
Continue readingThe BPlot: She’s on a roll
By RICHARD VIRGILLIO After seven years, the nation is finally learning what Asbury Park has known for years: Second Life Bikes, the non-profit that repairs and sells bikes and keeps lives on track, is making a tangible impact on Monmouth County. During the past 10 days, Second Life Bikes on Main Street and the […]
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