Category Archives: World Affairs

RED BANK: In Tuesday's election, Democrats face off in rare contested primary while Republicans once again have 'placeholder' candidates on ballot.

RED BANK: Republicans announce 'placeholder' council candidates to vie for seats held by two Democrats, who first face primary contests.

RED BANK: Viscomi rebuts allegation she made 'racist' slur last month as three council members maintain stony silence.

RED BANK: Amid relief at Biden taking office, local Dreamers still worry about deportation and yearn for changes giving them a path to citizenship.

FAIR HAVEN: As part of a nationwide ceremony to honor those lost in the pandemic, town plans luminaria display at Memorial Park, asks residents to join in.

RED BANK: Middle school student, Elks Lodge official and Marine Corps vet among those who participated in borough's annual Veterans Day service.

ON THE GREEN: Two towns plan Veterans Day ceremonies, one virtual and the other curtailed to limit the spread of COVID-19.

RED BANK: Biden-Harris supporters gathered in Riverside Gardens Park Saturday to celebrate the win. Here are some of their thoughts.

RED BANK: Both Republicans quit borough council race, leaving incumbent Democrats Ballard and Zipprich on a glide path to re-election.

ON THE GREEN: Memorial events slated to honor to area residents killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America.

RED BANK: Thirty protestors rallied outside the Shrewsbury Avenue post office to voice support for the postal service and its role in voting by mail.

RED BANK: Three years after he quit Human Relations committee over a text seen as threatening, GOP chairman Clancy muses about "coughing" on liberals to "harass" them.

RED BANK: Dreamer 'thrilled' by SCOTUS decision thwarting Trump effort to kill DACA protections, plans a Facebook live discussion.

RED BANK: Hundreds march through town and gather for "Justice for George Floyd" rally to protest police brutality and systemic racism. Photos.

RED BANK: "Justice for George" march to protest the killing of George Floyd slated to begin at Marine Park and end with rally at Count Basie Fields Tuesday afternoon.

RED BANK: The pandemic edition of the Memorial Day parade was a quick, scaled-down swing through town that delighted smatterings of residents. Photos.

RED BANK: A year after the town's Memorial Day parade was revived, this year's version will be a scaled-down, drive-by affair. Here are the details.

LITTLE SILVER: Town bangs pots and pans to thank frontline COVID-19 first responders and help raise funds for volunteer squads.

FAIR HAVEN: Town gives a clamorous, five-minute cheer to frontline COVID-19 heroes, an event it plans to repeat weekly through May 28.

LITTLE SILVER: Townwide lightup and fundraiser for volunteer fire and first aiders planned as thank-you for first-responders in the COVID-19 crisis.