Life + Culture

A Rich Life

Long Branch finance pro is helping people on both 'sides of the tracks' Article by Bernie Augustine Tony Frigoletto is something of a Jersey Shore boomerang. He grew up in Red Bank, moved to Pennsylvania with his family when he was in the fourth grade and returned to the area as an adult. "The Jersey Shore is an eclectic, interesting place," he said of what drew him back here. "It has old and new; it's constantly in a rotating shift of the past and what's next. It has access to all that's...

March 2024

Local Services

Spring Cleaning

Grab your bucket and help beautify our beaches Article by Bernie Augustine | Photography by Clean Ocean Action It may be dreary now, but before we know it, the umbrellas covering us from spring showers will be replaced by ones dotting the stand, giving us shade from the sun as we enjoy the beach. Really, it’s almost here. But before we get to those days, there is a bit of spring cleaning taking place at over 80 beaches up and down the New Jersey coastline this month, including plenty near...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Taste of the World

From Mexico to Portugal, Long Branch is a culinary exploration Article and Photography by Alice Kessler Here are some of the most popular specialties that restaurants in Long Branch have to offer: 1. Seafood soup with lobster from Acapulco Mexican Grill  2. Pupuseria from Don Beto's 3. El Molcajete Oaxaqueno from El Oaxaqueno 4. Seafood Paelha Marinheira from Mar Belo 5. Shrimp Rancho from Los Papagallo's

March 2024

Life + Culture

Leaders Among Readers

Long Branch Free Public Library receives award at White House Article by Tonya Garcia The Long Branch Free Public Library has achieved numerous milestones under the guidance of director Tonya Garcia and her remarkable staff, however it reached a new height in 2023 by receiving the prestigious IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Services. This recognition marks a historic event in the library’s rich history, as director Garcia received the nation’s highest honor bestowed to libraries...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

Invest in Yourself

From yoga classes to college classes and life coaches, experts are here to help you reach your goals. Article by Bernie Augustine Before he became a fixture at conferences and a staple on finance-focused TV networks, Warren Buffett shelled out $100 to take a public speaking course to help get over his fear of talking in front of a crowd. It’s a decision that he said changed his life. "Generally speaking, investing in yourself is the best thing you can do," the billionaire famously told Good...

March 2024

Home + Design

Home Improvement

Invest in your yard with help from local pros Article by Bernie Augustine Everybody is looking for a little curb appeal or some wow factor in their yard. And to help you get there, local pros like Matt Lin from The Finish Guys and Jeff Wosleger of Budget Blinds can make a client's dreams come true. Whether it's a new deck or porch, Matt can help with that, or a screened-in pergola, Jeff has you covered.  What are the pros and cons of wood vs. a composite deck or porch? Matt: With wood...

March 2024

Local Services

Blinds for Any Budget

Window treatments that bring the wow factor. Article by Bernie Augustine Don't let the name fool you. If you see Jeff Wosleger driving his truck down Ocean Ave., wrapped in advertising for his Budget Blinds franchise, he doesn't want you to think that he's selling a discount product.  "Someone might say 'Oh, Budget Blinds. I'm not on a budget, why would I worry about the money?' But it's not like that. "We can go from $99 a window to $920 a window," Wosleger says. "The whole thing with...

February 2024

Home + Design

Green House

Houseplants that will bring color and life to your home Article by Bernie Augustine A lot of thought is put into the details that go into making a house a home. From colors to textures and fabrics, you want it all to feel cohesive and have some flow. One element that can bring some of those pieces together is a houseplant. Whether it’s a money plant, with its green vines and leaves reaching toward the sun, or a peace lily, which will reward a caring plant parent with reaching, white flowers...

February 2024

Home + Design

D-I-WHY NOT?

Simple, budget-friendly ideas to spruce up a tired spot in your home Article by Bernie Augustine | Photography by Vivian Pisano Everyone has a moment where they look around their home and say to themselves: Ugh, I have to do something about this. Sometimes, it's too big and your budget and skill level won't cooperate. That's OK; the big ones can wait. But for an eager D-I-Yer who's itching to change up something at home, and wants to do it over a few days and for a price that won’t take a...

February 2024

Food + Beverage

A Minty Martini

Thirsty for something different, but still green, on St. Patrick's Day? Article by Courtesy of Rooney's You don't have to put food coloring in your beer to make a green drink on St. Patrick's Day – though we fully support that move! If you're looking for something a little bit different, try the Mint Chocolate Chip Martini from Rooney's in Long Branch. It's as green as the Emerald Isle. Ingredients 1 oz Stoli vanilla ¾ oz creme de menthe ¾ oz creme de cacao ¾ oz Bailey's Irish cream 1 oz...

February 2024