Don Buchwald and Associates, New York, will hold its second annual open casting call for talented children on Oct. 4 at the Marriott Lincroft Red Bank, 245 Half Mile Road, Red Bank. Several of last year's casting call picks are currently in major commercials. There is no charge to attend. More...

My nephew, U.S. Army Sgt. Coleman Bean, died earlier this month. He was 25 and he took his own life. More than 300 people attended his memorial service. Many of them had served with in the military. Coleman signed up for the Army on Sept. 5, 2001. He was with the 173rd Airborne, and parachuted in... More...

What expectations do you have of your garden? Your goal should be to create a cohesive and vigorously flourishing plant picture — a doable creation with plants that know their place and don't roam uncontrollably. The plants you choose to adopt say a lot about you. Some "safe" gardeners rely... More...

(Editor's Note: Greg Bean is taking a temporary sabbatical from writing his column due to the death of his son. This column was originally printed April 26, 2008). Istopped at the pharmacy the day before Easter, and among the customers at the register was a mom and three kids — a cou... More...

MARLBORO — Administrators at the Marlboro Memorial Middle School, Nolan Road, knew that eighth-grade history teacher Glenn Healy was passionate about his job. That passion has led to Healy being named the New Jersey History Teacher of the Year. More...

Donald Trump is bringing his Midas touch to Colts Neck. The real estate mogul, who has a passion for golf courses and playing golf, has purchased the Shadow Island Golf Club, now the Trump National Golf Club, in Colts Neck. More...