MIDDLETOWN, NJ: There are several strong attributes that are on the side of the Middletown North High School girl’s soccer program this year. Among the most noteworthy of those attributes perhaps being that win, lose or draw the Lions are determined to put forth their finest effort on the field.

This, of course goes for performances in practices as well.

After completing a ...

NEW JERSEY — Practice that involves contact and indoor sports scrimmages will once again be possible despite the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday as he signed a new executive order.

No. 187 allows for sports to resume activities inside defined as “medium risk” and “high risk” by the New Jersey Department of Health’s ...

 MIDDLETOWN, NJ:   The trials and tribulations that a high school team looking to be successful in their chosen sport go through during preseason training is usually quite challenging-and for good reason. They realize that the competition will be practicing hard on a consistent basis as well-and it’s important to match or even overcome the opposition’s work ...

BLACKWOOD, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife, First Lady Tammy Murphy, entered a voluntary self-quarantine Wednesday afternoon after a senior staff member - who the governor was in close proximity to Saturday - tested positive for coronavirus. 

Murphy unexpectedly left a press briefing Wednesday at midday in Camden County, after learning of his exposure to the individual - whose ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his COVID press briefing on Thursday that he has signed Executive Order No. 190, extending a moratorium that prevents New Jersey residents from having their utilities disconnected through March 15, 2021.

The moratorium applies to all residential gas, electric and water utilities, both public and private. The EO also requires that all ...

NEW JERSEY — Residents are advised to quarantine if they're returning to New Jersey from 38 states or territories - a new high for that total since the state began issuing the list back in June.

Regardless of the mode of transportation - bus, airplane, train, car, etc. - travelers from the "hotspot" areas are recommended to get tested and observe a ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: It's Easy to Access the Oct. 28th  Board of Education Meeting

All are welcome to join on October 28th for a Board of Education Workshop/Voting Meeting. Executive session is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. The public meeting is scheduled to begin at approximately 8 p.m.

Please follow the link, or ...

Above image is Mariam Abdelhamid's winning design. 

LINCROFT, NJ: Brookdale Community College student Mariam Abdelhamid was honored at the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) this September.

“I was so happy when they announced that I won the gold award that I even took a screenshot of the announcement even though it was a Zoom ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ - Middletown has got talent and a recent production out of the Middletown schools makes it it clear - and enjoyable to viewers.

High School North News anchor, Sophia Haber-Brock, recently ventured to Red Bank to provide coverage of the pop-up restaurant Mooby's, a fictional fast food burger chain in Kevin Smith's cinematic universe.

Smith is a native of the ...

MIDDLETOWN NJ - A unique candidate discussion was held by the Middletown Friends of Diverse Learners. The focus of their video is a "Meet the BOE Candidates Night" with an emphasis on special education. The topics and timing, according to the moderators, are as follows:

Candidate Introductions 2m,
Parental Rights 11m,
Inclusion 19m,
Re-districting 32m,
Virtual ...

HOLMDEL, NJ: Local Business Folks and Community Members: Welcome to the Tuesday, October 27th, Holmdel Chamber of Commerce meeting, in the lecture hall at Bell Works, 9am sharp start time. You can check out last month's Video Podcast HERE. 

Enjoy great networking and introduce your business to everyone present, and those tuning in for the live feed.

ChamberCast ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: On Sunday, August 30th, Beacon of Life Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) , located in Oceanport, NJ, hosted a 100th Birthday Celebration for Al, one of their members. A U.S. Army Veteran, Al served in World War II and proudly wore his Veteran hat for his celebration. The Beacon of Life Team knowing Al's passion for The Monmouth Race ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: On Sunday, August 30th, Beacon of Life Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) , located in Oceanport, NJ, hosted a 100th Birthday Celebration for Al, one of their members. A U.S. Army Veteran, Al served in World War II and proudly wore his Veteran hat for his celebration. The Beacon of Life Team knowing Al's passion for The Monmouth Race ...

HAZLET, NJ – Force Plumbing & Heating, a locally-owned full service plumbing, heating, and drain company, recently celebrated its decision to establish a new headquarters on Route 36 in Hazlet. 

On Saturday, Oct. 17, owners Ali and Joseph Zhangi cut the ribbon at their new office at 158 Route 36 East, located just past the S. Laurel intersection, at a festive gathering ...

HAZLET, NJ: Hazlet Township is hosting a Town-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, Oct. 17. Over 185 residents have signed up to sell housewares, clothing, tools, furniture, décor, toys and more. The  locations and sale descriptions can be seen on an interactive map on the township website, https://www.hazlettwp.org/426/Garage-Sale-Map. Shoppers can plot their route in advance. A map ...

HOLMDEL, NJ: Donna Jo Disko of Holmdel died at 59 years young on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. The Holmdel community is shocked and saddened by her passing. Many of the children in the Holmdel School District are deeply saddened and reminiscing about all the ways Mrs. Disko went out of her way to make each child feel special, when in her care. She will be ...

The Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter is spotlighting people who make a difference in the fight to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia, by participating in the upcoming 2020 Walk To End Alzheimer’s (WTEA) — the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Today we say thank you to Judy Salem for ...

RED BANK, NJ (Oct. 19, 2020) – When local districts announced they would start the 2020-2021 school year with a blend of in-person and remote learning for students, working parents like Dr. John Vaclavik and his wife Barbara of Fair Haven were worried. They were trying to figure out how they could balance the new hybrid learning model for their four children in grade school and continue ...

 A greeting to the New Jersey Blind Men's Club-- a band of men who each day step into their little field of action with purpose of serving one another. Blind!    They are not blind who see with their minds, and do things that must be done with cheerful courage. If we live in the light of intelligence, life is a wonderful adventure, an education, a testing to try our ...

MIDDLETOWN,NJ: Looking for a great way to give back to your local community?

The Middletown Township Police Department is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the Middletown Auxiliary Police. You can download an application at www.middletownnj.org/AuxiliaryPolice. 

The Middletown Township Auxiliary Police duties include traffic control, security, and patrol for major ...

PLEASE DONATE TODAY TO THE FRANCES FOUNDATION TO HELP KIDS BATTLING CANCER! CLICK HERE TO DONATE. Register HERE for the October 17, virtual gala! Everyone is invited and the event is free! 

HOLMDEL, NJ: The country has been in a pandemic since March, but that has not slowed down pediatric cancer. Every day in this country over 43 parents hear the unimaginable words: "Your ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! There is a local nonprofit organization named Breast Intentions® that provides crisis intervention for women who are facing financial hardship as they battle breast cancer. 

Additionally, through the Breast Intentions Pink Pact™ Initiative, it is the goal of Breast Intentions to educate young women about breast ...

RED BANK, NJ: What makes Red Bank so much fun to live, work or visit?

It's the spirit of the Red Bank Community, both residents and business folks!

The staff of Antoinette Boulangerie, considered one of the best French bakery's in New Jersey, brought some fun and smiles to the community by taking took over the streets in ghost costumes Friday ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - Gigantic golden balloons, personalized cookies and booming music welcomed community members, small business owners, local, county and state government officials who all came together for Escapology’s official grand opening at Bell Works, on September 24th. It was feel good vibes all around, as guests greeted one another in celebration. 

The ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: On October 28th, from 1pm-4pm, get your costumes on and fly your broom over to Beacon of Life! Free candy, giveaways! Dog parade and fun for all!! Beacon of Life is located at 1075 Stephenson Avenue, Oceanport, NJ. Call 732.592.3406 with any questions. Have a spooktacular time!! 

Photo above is Mark Weiss with his look alike...

WATCH: Middletown's Mark Weiss is interviewed by BBC about his experience hanging out with and photographing Eddie Van Halen. Watch the video below. Meet and greet with Weiss at Monmouth Museum Friday, see article underneath video. 

LINCROFT, NJ: On Friday, October 16th, 2-5 PM: Meet the artist Mark Weiss and tour his amazing ...

TRENTON - The New Jersey Civil Service Commission’s Employee Advisory Service will host its second annual mental health symposium in recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month. This virtual event entitled, “The Mental Wellness Symposium 2020: How To Cope with Change and Uncertainty” will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 ...

BLACKWOOD, NJ — Over 1.6 million people in New Jersey have filed for unemployment benefits since mid-March when the coronavirus pandemic began to ravage the state.

Looking to help individuals out of work, as well as employers unable to hire more people due to the financial impact of COVID-19, Gov. Phil Murphy announced $14 million of new workforce development funds ...

No matter how devastating a disaster is, before the IRS can authorize any tax relief, FEMA must issue a major disaster declaration and identify areas qualifying for their Individual Assistance program.

Here's a list of tax-related things that usually happen after a major disaster strikes that needs to be considered:

The IRS gives taxpayers more time to file and pay.
Taxpayers whose ...

Some renters are forced out anyway by owners desperate for income in pandemic.

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In New Jersey’s pandemic-driven apartment housing crisis, there are no winners.

Tenants, unable to ...

Watch Video on How to Complete a Mail-In Ballot

Monmouth County election officials announced that postcards confirming receipt of ballots to the County Board of Elections will be sent to voters whose ballots are returned by close of business on Monday, October 26, as any mailing after that time may not arrive to voters before Election Day.

Voters whose ballots are received by the County ...

Freeholder Kiley (who is from Hazlet) emphasized publicizing a grant program for $10,000 for businesses affected by COVID-19. She is trying to make sure that local businesses know that there is ready money available as a grant. Apply today if you are a business who was affected by COVID-19. "There is still a lot of money there." said Kiley.

HAZLET, NJ - It was a nice crowd of local, ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - As a Councilman, Freeholder and Assemblyman. Jack Ciattarelli is well familiar with running government. Now, after nearly succeeding in a prior run for Governor, he’s running again. The husband and father of four, with a background as a businessman and CPA, is full steam ahead.

While it is expected that he may soon have company from others running ...

FREEHOLD, NJ — Investigations spanning nearly three months have resulted in the arrest of 15 individuals on various first- through third-degree child pornography charges, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.

These arrests, which occurred between July 21 and October 15, were designed to reduce online threats throughout Monmouth County to decrease the market for ...

UNION BEACH, NJ - Search for a missing juvenile at 650 Poole Ave area brings the Holmdel Office of Emergency Management drone into service. Police on scene in search. No other information available at this time.

HAZLET, NJ - Authorities were called to the area around  641 Holmdel Road early Thursday morning after a report that a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train about 1 mile south of the Hazlet train station. A helicopter was heard overhead by local residents. All trains were stopped per the North Jersey Coast Line dispatcher at the time. Traffic backups continued as of ...

With daily diagnoses at levels not seen since early summer, administration says it has to count on honor system to ensure compliance in small groups.

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Gov. Phil Murphy and state public ...

Cases are on the rise statewide, but in Lakewood the number is growing faster

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Since September, daily coronavirus infection rates in the state have been on the rise, confirming officials ...

As we head into fall, the days are becoming shorter and the weather is turning cooler. When seasons change, our moods can swing with them—bringing feelings of fatigue, sadness and even depression. While we can’t control how long the sun hangs in the sky, we can determine which foods to eat that can give us a great source of energy. Stock up on these foods to give your mood a ...

LITTLE FALLS, NJ -- TAPintoTV spoke with Clinical Psychologist Meryl Dorf, to help those having difficulty handling the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic. With October 10th being World Mental Health Day, we look to Dorf to provide guidance for navigating the uncertainty a crisis like this can bring. 

“It’s an ingredient of a stressful situation and when it becomes bad, it ...

Landmark transformation of the former Bell Labs facility into thriving metroburb enables Somerset to provide significant support for Holmdel’s affordable housing obligation.

HOLMDEL, N.J.  —   Somerset Development, a team dedicated to reimagining the built world and shattering traditional development models in the process, announced it has provided over $5 million to ...

Do you want to be your own boss?  Do you want to create financial independence while leaving a lasting legacy?  Are you a community leader?

If so, consider owning and operating a TAPinto online local news site in your area.  Join us for an informational webinar about this exciting business opportunity: 

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 1 p.m.  Click ...

HOLMDEL, NJ: Drive-Thru Greek Food Fest this weekend! THIS IS ONE FOOD ORDER NOT TO MISS!! It's that delicious time of the year again in Holmdel where you can enjoy authentic fresh and delicious Greek Food! You can place your order now for delicious easy drive-thru pick up!  Welcome to our On-Line Ordering Section - https://kimisisgreekfest.square.site/s/order scroll down and ...

Cooler temperatures and warm soil make fall a great time to add trees to your landscape. Make the most of this investment of money and time and give your tree its best chance at survival with proper planting and care.

Select a tree suited to the growing conditions, your landscape design and available space. Make sure it tolerates the sunlight, soil and temperature extremes. Check the tag for ...

Pumpkin is not just for dessert.  Consider using this low calorie, flavorful vegetable, botanically classified as a fruit, in any of the courses of your fall or holiday meals.

The beta carotene that gives pumpkin its orange color is an important antioxidant.  Increasing the beta carotenes in your diet can reduce the risk of developing some cancers and provide protection against heart ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence resident Doug Pilley, along with his brother John and son Knevin, grew a “giant pumpkin” in their backyard, estimated to be around 850 pounds, to enter into a multi-state annual weighted competition in Ridgefield, CT. 

This year's pumpkin was the family's largest, it was not their first time attempting to grow a ‘giant ...