Hazlet & Keyport Top Stories
By TAPINTO HAZLET & KEYPORT STAFF
April 21, 2026
NEPTUNE, NJ – Keyport scored a run in the top of the seventh to break a tie and went on to a 4-3 baseball victory over Neptune on Monday.Jacob Pinto hit a solo home run for undefeated Keyport (8-0) and Casey McCarthy hit a triple and drove in a run.Winning pitcher Paxton Douglass allowed three hits ...
HAZLET, NJ – Dylan Hernandez pitched a six-inning one-hitter to lift Raritan to a 10-0 baseball victory over Freehold Borough on Monday.Hernandez struck out four batters and walked one in his 73-pitch effort.Will Meehan went 3-for-4 with a triple and four runs batted in. Tyler Benedict was 2-for-3 ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: 4:30pm: Firefighters are on the scene of a blazing car fire in Holmdel, on Laurel Avenue between Satinwood and Continental Boulevard. Eyewitnesses report there was a loud explosion before the car burst into flames. There is a traffic advisory in effect and a traffic is being diverted ...
KEYPORT, NJ: The Borough Police have noticed that there is a road closure and detour on Maple Place between Perry St and Kearny S. The road will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 20th through Friday, April 24th, for road repair operations. Please plan accordingly.
KEYPORT, NJ: In the small bayshore community of Keyport—often referred to as the “Pearl of the Bayshore”—concern is growing over what some residents and experts describe as a troubling pattern of cancer diagnoses. Known for its waterfront views, walkable downtown, and tight-knit neighborhoods, ...
HAZLET, NJ: For many residents and those in surrounding towns, some of the best summer memories can be made at the Hazlet Township Swim Club! Make plans to enjoy sunny days with kids, poolside laughs with friends, and taking a cool dip — just minutes from home. There’s something for everyone at the ...
Fri., Sat., Sun., Through April 26Company — The MusicalStep into an immersive, in-the-round production of Stephen Sondheim’s Company, where you’ll feel like a guest at Bobby’s birthday party. Surrounded by music, laughter, and the complexities of modern relationships, follow Bobby as he navigates ...
Spring is here, which means allergy season is too. In this Q&A, Catherine A. Monteleone, MD, Director of Allergy and Immunology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and affiliate of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, shares how this spring’s ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank is turning Riverside Gardens Park into an open‑air canvas this spring with the Red Bank Graffiti Jam, a community‑driven celebration of street art, creativity, and local talent. The event will be held Saturday, April 25, from 12 noon to 5:00 pm at Riverside ...
When we talk about binge drinking, it’s often in the context of college-aged adults. However, Alexis LaPietra, DO, FACEP, Medical Director of the RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR) and Director of Addiction Medicine for Emergency & Hospitalist Services at ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: The Board of County Commissioners is once again championing local businesses and community connections with the return of its highly anticipated Spring Made in Monmouth Expo. Set for Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will take place at Brookdale Community College, ...
RUMSON, NJ: BIG!! It’s a Whale of a Sale! Don't miss the famous Rumson Country Day School annual Rummage Sale — dubbed the largest tag sale in New Jersey! This beloved tradition is one of RCDS’s most impactful fundraisers, supporting the school’s tuition assistance program while also giving back ...
In recognition of National Donate Life Month, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) hosted a heartfelt “kidneyversary” celebration honoring more than 70 patients who received kidney transplants at the hospital over 25 years ago. “When this program was first introduced, we were building ...
MOMOUTH COUNTY: Residents across Monmouth County are invited to take an active step toward better brain health at the upcoming Annual Brain Health Fair, hosted on April 23 in Monmouth Beach. This free, public event will focus on a timely and important theme: exploring the positive impact of social ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – With spring in full swing, the Monmouth County Park System is inviting residents to get outside, explore nature, and connect with local history through a variety of engaging programs and events for all ages.Kicking things off is Rockin’ the Trails, a countywide scavenger hunt ...
HAZLET, NJ: Families in Hazlet are invited to celebrate the special moms in their lives at the upcoming Mother’s Day Brunch & Bingo on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Held at the James J. Cullen Center, this festive morning event will combine a delicious catered brunch with lively rounds of bingo, ...
KEYPORT, NJ — Paxton Douglass pitched a five-inning no-hitter for Keyport in a 10-0 baseball victory over Neptune on Tuesday.Douglass struck out four batters and walked one.A six‑run fourth inning gave Keyport a 7-0 lead. The rally featured a run‑scoring single by Justin Visaggio and a two‑run ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship marked a historic milestone on March 31, as students, staff, city officials, and community members gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the school’s newly renovated auditorium — a ...
With May recognized nationwide as Mental Health Awareness Month, the focus turns to education, compassion, and community support for those experiencing mental health challenges. In Long Branch, Shore House is marking the occasion by welcoming the public to a special Open House designed to inform, ...
HAZLET, NJ – Lila Houlihan excelled at bat and in the circle to lead Raritan to a 5-2 softball victory over Freehold Borough on Monday.Houlihan was the winning pitcher, striking out 10 batters and allowing two runs in seven innings. At bat, she went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs batted ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: The Billy DiMaio Foundation will host the inaugural Billy DiMaio 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 3, 2026, inviting community members to come together in remembrance, reflection, and purpose. (hundreds have already signed up since this article first published).Event DetailsDate: Sunday, May ...
Above: Patriot of the Year, Vito F. Cardinale with his fiancée, Ana, at the 2026 Vietnam Veterans' Foundation event.HOLDMEL, NJ: On April 7, a true patriot was recognized for his unwavering commitment to community and country, as Vito Cardinale was honored as Patriot of the Year during the 26th ...
NEW JERSEY: In many professional settings, referrals are often talked about as a goal. Grow your business, build relationships, generate referrals. But in practice, referrals are not something you ask for they are something you become ready for.Many business professionals spend time networking but ...
HOLMDEL, NJ — The Daughters of the American Revolution, through its Middletown Chapter, recently marked the grave of Revolutionary War soldier Daniel Hendrickson (1744–1838), bringing renewed recognition to a local patriot whose service helped shape the nation’s founding. This, as America's 250th ...
NEW JERSEY: April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to a condition that affects many individuals and families in our community. For those living with Parkinson’s, the impact is not only in the physical changes that develop over time, but in the life-altering moment of ...
Above photo: Gary Gellman, Founder of Gellman Images. FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County officials have announced that Gary Gellman, a Howell resident and longtime professional photographer, has been selected as the winner of the fourth annual Monmouth County Travel Guide cover photo contest.Gellman, ...
RUMSON, NJ — Stephy’s Place will mark a decade of compassionate service with its “Light Up the Night” 10th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 7 to 11 p.m. The celebratory evening will be held at the Riverhouse at Rumson Country Club.The milestone event invites the community to come ...
KEANSBURG, NJ – The Keyport baseball team remained undefeated with a 15-1 victory over Keansburg on Wednesday.The Red Raiders (5-0) scored six runs in the fifth inning to take a 7-0 lead.Jacob Pinto went 2-for-3 with three runs scored, a double and a run batted in for Keyport. Jack Badami-Menges ...
BELMAR, NJ – A community-driven fundraiser concert is set to take place at the Taylor Pavilion on Sunday, April 12, bringing together music lovers and supporters for a meaningful cause along the borough’s beachfront.The event, organized in support of Belmar Cares, a breast cancer support group, ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: Set against the scenic backdrop of Holmdel Park, Holmdel funeral home offers a peaceful and thoughtfully designed space for families navigating loss. Conveniently located just a short drive from nearby cemeteries and mausoleums, the facility sits on a well-maintained two-acre estate ...