South Middlesex Times

Rep. Frank Pallone, a longstanding U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey's 6th district, shared insights into local events and personal moments through a series of tweets on February 9, 2025. The congressman, who has served in the U.S. Congress since replacing James J. Howard in 1988, provided glimpses into cultural happenings and family life.

On February 9, Pallone tweeted about Ricky Eldridge's performance at Cuca Libre in West End. He highlighted that Eldridge is an alumnus of Long Branch High School, where Pallone also studied. Eldridge has been active in the Jersey Shore music scene for over five decades and is known for his regular performances at the Brighton Bar among other venues. "Ricky Eldridge playing his original music at Cuca Libre in West End..."

Later that day, Pallone shared a personal moment involving Ziggy, the dog belonging to his daughter Celeste and her fiancé Matt. The tweet depicted Ziggy preparing for an upcoming game. "Ziggy, my daughter Celeste and her fiancé Matt’s dog, getting ready for the game."

In another tweet from February 9, Pallone mentioned a Basquiat class project that is part of an exhibition celebrating Black History Month at the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center. The exhibition runs until February 27. "Basquiat Class project, part of exhibition celebrating Black History Month..."