Downtown Freehold: ‘Our own little slice of Americana’

In New Jersey, there are 564 different municipalities, but there is only one downtown Freehold. It’s a place that fills you up with that local...

‘It was an exciting time’

Twenty-five years have passed since the 1999 PONY (Protecting Our Nation’s Youth) Fastpitch Softball National Championships in Sterling, Va. The Freehold Township Tornado went into...

The Skillet by Sal: ‘Bring thse old neighborhood feel and friendliness’

The Skillet by Sal has become an institution in the Freehold area – even though it’s only been open since April 2022. Owner Sal and...

Shop, Dine, Discover, Explore Downtown Freehold

Shop Downtown Freehold Bella Bridesmaids - Bella Bridesmaids loves a wedding and they have the largest collection of bridesmaid dresses from the world’s leading designers...

‘It was all worth it’

Merryman's Pub - Pitman’s first pub - located in the heart of downtown has a rich history dating back to the town’s First National...

‘It gets a little loud here’

Since 1919, the library in Pitman has been a community gathering center for the small town’s residents and visitors. After two previous locations over...

The Hook | Issue 6