Southern Girls Swim Team Defeats Toms River North 117-51

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – As residents of Ocean County’s retirement developments look to the upcoming summer months, many have what they consider a simple request. They want access to their associations’ clubhouses and pools.

Amid the pandemic last year, most over 55 communities shut down entrance to their clubhouses and pools. Many remained closed even after Governor Phil Murphy announced pools ...

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners announced plans for what they call a MASH unit last fall. The novel concept is now on its way to becoming a reality.

County officials awarded a bid for the furnishing and delivery for a custom van at their most recent Board of Commissioners meeting. The specifications for the vehicle are all set to become what may be New Jersey’s first ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Grateful to be alive, Richard Smekal returned to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital/Somerset on Wednesday to thank the doctors, EMTs and hospital staff for their quick action in saving his life after he collapsed with sudden cardiac arrest on Main Street March 30.

Smekal, an equipment operator for an electrical company, was working on Main Street in Somerville when he ...

Child care providers in Newark and throughout the state can apply for grants under legislation signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy.

The legislation, sponsored by state Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz, provides $10 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid for child care providers in need.

“Child care providers are absolutely critical to New Jersey’s workforce, and the COVID-19 pandemic has hit them ...

A tropical drink with three types of rum, two kinds of freshly squeezed juice and a garnish that resembles a fruit salad? That’s great if a bartender is making it for us.

When it comes to a cocktail in the comfort of our own home, sometimes we just want something simple. Something that doesn’t require washing out the blender when we’re done.

With that in mind, here are 10 easy and ...

BARNEGAT, NJ — As Barnegat budding author Andrew Gibson continues to put the final touches on his real-life “traumedy,” he's asking for help from the community.

Gibson actually coined the term “traumedy” as a new book genre, lacing unmistakable ill effects of trauma with a comedic tone.

According to Gibson, “Sweep the Grass” deals with issues concerning, trauma, addiction, and substance ...

BARNEGAT, NJ — Members of the community, including local officials gathered last night for a vigil for six-year-old Corey Miccicolo.

Faith leaders Monsignor Ken of St. Mary's Church, Pastor Glenn Swank of Barnegat Bay Assembly of God, and Reverend Mike Dryburg delivered messages of comfort to those at the vigil.

The circumstances of the death of the Collins first-grade student remain under ...

STAFFORD — Second-seeded Southern, No. 6 in the NJ.com Top 20, advanced from the quarterfinal round in the South Group 4 NJSIAA tournament with a 25-12, 25-14 win over 10th-seeded Washington Township on Wednesday. 

Southern next hosts third-seeded Williamstown in the semifinal on Friday. Stephanie Soares finished with 23 assists while Rachael Pharo collected seven kills and eight digs for ...

NEW JERSEY - While the rest of the state economy slowly returns to pre-pandemic levels, the New Jersey real estate market reportedly experienced “a year we’ve not seen before” with no immediate signs of slowing.

Two state real estate experts with national credentials participated in a TAPinto panel discussion Tuesday about the “Current State of the New Jersey Real Estate Market and Future ...

STAFFORD — TAPinto Stafford-LBI takes this opportunity to spotlight a great local business, Hawk Eyes Vision Center.

Hawk Eyes is located at 399 N. Main Street (Route 9) in Manahawkin. Adam Johnson opened Hawk Eyes Vision Center in 2018.  Adam has 25 years experience in the field of optometry.  He has worked in Monmouth and Ocean counties since he was 18 years old. 

Adam is a licensed ...