MIDDLETOWN – Milestone moments for Luke Chrzan and Jesse Dickinson proved to be the difference in Middletown North’s 5-3 win over Jackson Liberty on Monday.

Dickinson, a senior, registered the first hat trick of his career – including the eventual game-winning goal midway through the third period - while Chrzan, a sophomore netminder, made his first career start and ...

MIDDLETOWN – “Nothing special,” was the phrase used by goaltender Dmitrii Kapranov to describe his game-saving stop in the final 10 seconds of a Friday evening meeting between the Marlboro-Holmdel hockey cooperative and Shore Conference Northern Division foe Middletown North.

Those who witnessed the closing moments of this rivalry bout might ...

MIDDLETOWN – One of the most skilled players in the Shore Conference, and a top play maker in the state, Nate Block can create offense from any point on ice.

But it was junior’s gritty performance in front of the net that proved inspirational in Middletown South’s Tuesday evening meeting with Manasquan, when Block scored a pair of second period goals and assisted on ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy provided during his COVID press briefing on Wednesday some positive news about testing sites and vaccinations. He said the 1,758,979 total vaccine doses (1,192,364 first doses, and 566,441 second doses) have been administered as of this morning.  He also was proud that New Jersey has been able to distribute vaccine more equitably than other ...

NEW JERSEY — “Good trends,” as Gov. Phil Murphy put it Monday, will allow New Jersey to expand its COVID-19 gathering limits.

The changes go into effect immediately. Religious services at churches, mosques and other houses of worship will be allowed to run at 50% capacity.

Also in effect, two parents/guardians will be allowed to attend indoor and outdoor college ...

TRENTON, NJ — Severe winter weather across the country this week has delayed the delivery of 6 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine nationwide, including 230,000 shots on their way to New Jersey.

“Because planes at major hubs for both FedEx and UPS have been grounded due to the weather, this week’s delivery has not made it to us on time,” Gov. Murphy said at his ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for tonight until Noon on Thursday.  Temperatures will stay below or near freezing, and the cold air will meet up with a system moving from west to east. Light snow will start in mid-evening and is expected to end by late morning on Thursday.  This is a storm that will start and end mainly to ...

HOLMDEL, NJ – As expected, the Friday storm passed far to our south, and as that occurred, the big chill arrived to spend part of the weekend with us.  We will continue to see the coldest temps in two years for the next day or two.  This extreme cold is actually helping to feed into the scenario that will likely result in what has the potential to be the biggest snowstorm seen in ...

Gov. Announces Two Initiatives: Opportunity Meets Innovation Challenge Grants ($28.5 Million) and Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program ($1 Million)

TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy and Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges announced that $29.5 million in federal funding will be available to New Jersey’s institutions of higher education amid the ongoing COVID-19 ...

Monmouth County, NJ - Brookdale Community College STEM Institute announced today the addition of a Data Science Option to their Mathematics/Science Degree. This new program will put Brookdale at the forefront of a growing field and aligns with Brookdale Community College’s mission to offer quality affordable educational programs that lead to transfer and career ...

TRENTON - Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) Acting Commissioner Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan on Friday announced “The Road Forward,” a series of coordinated policy initiatives that dramatically expand the Administration’s efforts to identify and address the academic and mental health impacts of COVID-19 on New Jersey students and ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Middletown Township Public Schools district parents and other community members received an overview of the draft budget proposal presented by the Middletown Township Board of Education (MTBOE). Also presented were routine school district updates from Board members, and updates on the district’s progress in implementing its phased re-opening plan during the Feb. 17th ...

BAYONNE, NJ - Pam O'Donnell is on a mission to raise awareness of the devastating effects of distracted and impaired driving. It is something that is very often on her mind.

Every morning for the last five years, Pam O’Donnell has walked the bases of the softball field in Stephen Gregg Park where her husband Tim used to coach girls’ softball, remembering him and remembering the ...

HOLMDEL, NJ: Holmdel Funeral Home is set in the bucolic southern area of Holmdel, near the Colts Neck border, and just a couple of minutes away from the Lincroft section of Middletown. The property is impeccably landscaped, the large sitting chairs on the front porch and the solid oak double doors create a welcome feel to the home, surrounded by green fields and local small businesses.

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: February 9th marked National Pizza Day 2021, and Comfort Keepers Homecare partnered with Kindred Hospice to deliver love and a slice (or two) to Care One frontline workers. 

Festive heart balloons set the celebratory mood for frontline workers at Care One King James, in the Atlantic Highlands, to enjoy a much deserved pizza break! 

To learn more about ...

NEW JERSEY: SCAN is an acronym for Social Community Activities Network. SCAN enhances the quality of life for all adults age 50+ in Monmouth and Ocean Counties through socialization, education, technology, and assistance with community resources.

February's first snowstorm didn't slow SCAN participants down! It was an "Ain’t No Stopping Us Now!" day ...

RED BANK, NJ: It has sold out for the last 3 years, so don’t let your kids/grandkids get left behind.

The Navesink Maritime Heritage Association (NMHA) has opened up their River Rangers program that put kids on colorful 15-foot wooden canoes for five mornings of exploring the Navesink and Swimming Rivers. 

The canoes allow for social distancing and a chance to get the youngsters ...

WAYNE, NJ -- Commemorating Presidents' Day 2021, TAPintoTV revisits the Dey Mansion, one of several locations in New Jersey which served as General George Washington’s Headquarters during the Revolutionary War. 

The Dey Mansion was the home of Theunis and Hester Dey, and was built around 1770. Ten years later, Theunis, who was the Colonel of the Bergen County Militia ...

RED BANK, NJ: The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, the best organization on the planet, is celebrating literacy and Read Across America Month with a series of virtual events to read to a child. 

They are asking for volunteers for only 15 minutes in a blocked-out time via ZOOM to read to children at Y locations throughout Monmouth County.

Time Slots

Tuesday, March 2 thru Friday, ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- Motherhood was one of the greatest joys for Debra Kaufman. Her pregnancy resulted in having a son, Bryan, now in his 30s. However, the pregnancy at the time also resulted in preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system. In many cases, it negatively impacts the liver and kidneys. Preeclampsia ...

WAYNE, NJ – Long-time Wayne resident, Harry Stricker is searching for a good Samaritan to help save his life. After a battle with kidney cancer fifteen years ago, Stricker had one kidney removed. In March of 2020, his remaining kidney began to fail and now a living kidney donation may be his only chance. 

According to the kidneyfund.org, “Nearly 100,000 people are on the ...

RED BANK, NJ: The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, is the glue that holds our community together in so many ways.

“It's incredible to think we've been navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic for an entire year now. I don't think we could have imagined how different our YMCA would become, expanding support for so many critical needs like COVID testing, vaccinations, ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - Happy New Year! The Chinese New Year... The Year of the Ox!

2021 is the Year of the Ox and it is celebrated worldwide. It is also celebrated in Holmdel - and celebrated it was. The Jersey Shore Chinese School provided a virtual celebration of this important day for not only the Chinese culture and community but the world community. For all members of the community, the ...

THE MAC PRESENTS: 
BIG READ Ocean-Themed Art Contest Entry deadline: March 15th
MAC Big Read Ocean Themed Contest 
FOR STUDENTS GRADES 6–8 AND 9–12

The exhibition is inspired by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant book pick, In the Heart of the Sea, by Nathaniel Philbrick.

Entry Deadline: March 15 | Exhibition Dates: March 22 – April 30

All work ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his annual budget address on Tuesday by outlining a Fiscal Year 2022 Budget (FY2022) that includes investments to help New Jersey emerge from the pandemic stronger, fairer, and more resilient.

The governor said that he was proud to unveil this budget, which makes a full pension payment for the first time in more than a quarter of a ...

Every filing season comes with its own set of challenges and 2021 is no different. The IRS wants taxpayers get the information they need as quickly as possible. Taxpayers can keep these tips in mind when they get ready to file. Following them will help get this year's taxes done accurately and refunds issued timely.

Gather records. Good recordkeeping makes preparing a tax return easier.

NEW JERSEY — Around midday Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed three bills to legalize recreational marijuana-use and establish a regulated cannabis market within the next six months.

The legislation will allow for adults to legally possess as much as six ounces of marijuana and mean relief for anyone previously subject to arrest for petty marijuana possession.

“As of this moment, ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: 

Commissioner Sue Kiley has served as a Monmouth County Commissioner since 2018, and is

the Board Liaison to the Human Services Department, including the Board of Health, Division of

Aging and Disabilities, Division of County Adjuster, Division of Mental Health and Addiction

Services, Division of Planning and Contracting for Human Services, and Division of ...

 FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising candidates that Governor Phil Murphy recently signed Executive Order No. 216, which changed the petition requirements for upcoming elections occurring during the State Public Health Emergency.

In addition to the statutory in-person collection of hand-written signatures, the Executive Order permits electronic ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ - Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger has become known as a popular official in republican circles. It is evidenced by his continued election and re-elections.

Previously, a long serving Middletown Township Committeeman and Mayor and Monmouth County Freeholder (Commissioner), he now sits as a New Jersey State Assemblyman. Known as a cordial yet tenacious ...

"There's Hope on the Road Ahead" According to Jeep Commercial Featuring Springsteen.

SANDY HOOK, NJ - According to the National Park Service, rock legend Bruce Springsteen will appear in federal court after being charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and consuming alcohol in a closed area. For his sponsor Jeep, who hired the liberal musical icon for a Super ...

WASHINGTON, DC - "He loved his girlfriend, his dogs, and the New Jersey Devils," said Senate Majority leader Charles E. Schumer today of Capitol Police Officer and New Jersey native Brian David Sicknick. 

Members of the United States Congress gathered in the Capitol Rotunda this morning to honor the memory of Sicknick, 42, who was killed during the insurrection leveled ...

HOLMDEL/MIDDLETOWN, NJ - Be advised that a motor vehicle accident occurred at approximately 3:20PM on Northbound GSP by Exit 114 as reported. NJSP are on scene. Left Lane Closed.

Clinical Contributors to this Story

David Landers, M.D. contributes to topics such as Interventional Cardiology.

You may think of COVID-19 as a disease that involves the lungs, since many people experience shortness of breath or trouble breathing, but a growing body of research shows that COVID-19 can attack the heart, as well.

Researchers are discovering that a significant ...

HOLMDEL, NJ: Everyone needs to learn more about Heart Health, the number one killer of men and women is heart disease. We all can take better care of our ❤️. Tune in to the live video podcast, or be a part of the Holmdel Chamber of Commerce live audience and announce your business, Tuesday, February 23, at 9am sharp. ChamberCast will be broadcast live from Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, ...

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In his free time, 22-year-old Clark native Joe DiMeo likes to work out, play with his dog, hang with some of his lifelong friends from town and play pool.  All of these things might seem pretty average for a man of his age, but DiMeo can be ...

HAZLET, NJ: Blood donations are needed for many types of patients including heart patients, cancer patients, trauma victims and many others. Your blood and a few minutes of your time can save a life! 

Monday,  Feb. 22 , 1pm-7pm at Hazlet Emergency Services. No. Centerville Vol.  Fire Co. 372 Middle Rd. Hazlet, NJ. 

Appointments suggested.  For an appointment go ...

Purim will look a little different this year,

Let's celebrate safely.

Socially distance Megillah Reading on Thursday February 25, 6:15 PM at the Holmdel Community Center Space is limited RSVP required.

Megillah Reading Slide Show
To Go Boxed Dinner to enjoy in the comfort of your home
RSVP only
Social Distance Soulfully Close
Free of Charge 

Get involved, ...

  Bishop O'Connell

The season of Lent has arrived, and with it the importance of prayer and penance become a special focus of our attention once again as we “journey to Jerusalem” with our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Ash Wednesday with the Bishop Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will lead a videotaped liturgical service and deliver a homily for Ash Wednesday ...

Growing your business with TAPinto is easy, affordable and effective.  Businesses can tap into our highly engaged local audience with a variety of marketing options, including content marketing, email marketing, social media marketing, sponsorships, banner advertising and more. 

TAPinto provides a trusted place for businesses and organizations to advertise their products and ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Economic relief grants were awarded to 29 local businesses and nonprofits who qualified and applied for the Middletown Economic Relief Program (MERP). On February 9th the Middletown Township Committee ceremoniously presented 8 small businesses with a check for $15,000: All Natural Dry Cleaners, Code Ninjas, Greens & Grains, Middletown Pancake House, Monmouth ...

In 2020, many people joined the gig economy to help make ends meet during the pandemic. Whether it’s a side business or a primary source of income, all taxpayers need to understand how their gig work affects their taxes. The bottom line is taxpayers must report gig economy income on their tax return.

Here's a quick overview of the gig economy:

The gig economy is also referred to ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy announced today that loans received through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will not be subject to state taxes and that all expenses paid through PPP funds will be tax-deductible.

"This is another layer of protection our business owners need to help them get through this pandemic," Murphy said during his press briefing via ZOOM ...

BARNEGAT, NJ - A Florida faces charges in New Jersey for duping a Barnegat Township senior citizen of $10K and attempting to scam him for additional funds.. Juan C. Piedrahita, 49, of Hollywood, Florida is accused of violating the criminal portion of New Jersey law that deals with Theft by Deception.

In a joint press release issued by the Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - Bergen County authorities announced the arrest and charging of 22 individuals in an international human trafficking and prostitution organization in and around Bergen County it was announced by Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella in a Thursday afternoon virtual press conference. 

The arrests are the result of a four-month investigation conducted by the Bergen ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ - A rare plea came from the Middletown Township Committee on Tuesday the 16th of February. It was a call for clemency.

The Mayor expressed his thoughts directly to the community to address an issue that affects many residents in New Jersey and in particular, local resident Nikki Tierney. The Township Committee also passed a resolution in support for bipartisan legislation ...

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Raising Indoor Capacity Limits from 25% to 35% for Certain Businesses

Executive Order Also Ends Statewide 10 p.m. Curfew for In-Person Indoor Restaurant Service, and Adjusts Gathering Limits for Religious and Political Activities, Wedding Ceremonies, Funerals, and Memorial Services 

TRENTON, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy has signed ...

Ingredients

1 15-ounce can low-sodium kidney or navy beans, drained and rinsed

1 24-ounce can low-sodium tomatoes, chopped, undrained

2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

1 medium onion, chopped

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 cups spinach, chopped

Pepper to taste

Nutritional Information 

Per serving

147 calories, 9g ...

TRENTON, NJ - The app-based food delivery service, DoorDash, has partnered with the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association (NJRHA) to provide restaurants across New Jersey with grants of $2,500 or $5,000 based on need and criteria.

Made possible by a donation of $500,000 delivered to the NJRHA as part of DoorDash’s five-year $200 million dollar Main Street Strong Pledge, ...

ENJOY MARCH IN A COUNTY PARK: There really are amazing parks in Monmouth County and they all belong to you, the residents and taxpayers. Enjoy their beauty and great programs! 

Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner!  The Monmouth County Park System invites area residents to welcome the season in a park.  During the month of March, the Park System has planned the ...

NEWARK, NJ — Months after signing expansive environmental justice legislative, Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday vowed New Jersey would put its money where its mouth is - investing over $130 million in clean transportation projects.

Murphy, who spoke about more green initiatives during a press conference this morning, also signed an executive order creating a climate action office and the New ...

TRENTON - The Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC) welcomed three new members during its quarterly meeting on January 27.

“We continue to seek state leaders who are committed to moving the anti-litter education campaign forward in New Jersey,” said NJCCC Board President Linda Doherty. “There will be many challenges this year, as we fight ...