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Lights, Camera, Santa! A Festive Event at The Middletown Arts Center ...
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Colts Neck's Ed Moldaver, Ranks #19 in Barron's Top 100 Financial Advisors, The ...
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Bell Works Adds New Dining, Service, Retail, and Wellness Offerings, Cryo + ...
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Winterfest: Successful St. Jude Fundraiser Hosted by Country Day School, ...
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Local Holiday Giving: IMA Primary Care and Urgent Care Centers Host Food, Toy, ...
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Shop Local-Shop Holiday Market Series at Bell Works, WEDNESDAYS in December, ...
By NEIGHBORHOOD LIT.
December 6, 2019'Tis the Season! Give a child a gift full of fun learning that will last a lifetime!
Neighborhood Lit. is expanding...From our classroom straight into your family room, and we couldn't be more excited!!
Neighborhood Lit. is proud to introduce a new mobile enrichment program through The At-Home Academy ! It's 24 different fun learning ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is proud to announce that its annual memorial breakfast honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will take place on Friday, January 17, 2020, 7:30–9:30 a.m., at the Sheraton in Eatontown, 6 Industrial Way East.
For the first time in its 31-year history, the annual Y event is scheduled before the national ...
NEW JERSEY - The average Garden State resident just consumed 4,500 calories yesterday. Now a bit of Thanksgiving Day trivia won't keep the calorie count down, but it is fun and just may keep the kiddos busy while they are waiting for the turkey to finally hit the table. So, let's talk turkey!
Forget the bald eagle, Benjamin Franklin was all about turkey. Franklin even wanted to make ...
Join the fun at this drop-in children's activity event, December 6th, 5:30-7:30, at The Enchanted Treehouse Academy, 11 Middletown-Lincroft Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738. Fun for children with Arts and Crafts, Laser Cut Ornaments, Silly Circuits, ...Come check out the STEAM Works Studio, meet the staff and take a tour! Read below for more info.
Welcome to The Enchanted ...
By FRANK CAPACI
November 27, 2019HOLMDEL, NJ: Holmdel FC/NJX does it again! The Girls 2010 Holmdel FC NJX team, the Breakers won the EDP Fall Classic tournament in a dramatic come from behind victory. On a cold November weekend, the girls 2010 NJX Breakers went undefeated with 4 consecutive wins. In the final game against New York FC Pre-Academy, Holmdel was down 2-0. With minutes ...
Middletown, NJ Local News
By JEANNE WALL
December 3, 2019Join the pet lovers at Green Leaf Pet Resort for your favorite furry family member's Holiday Photo!
Santa Paws visits Green Leaf Pet Resort. All pets welcome! Saturday, December 14, 12PM - 4PM. Your pet(s) will receive a free photo with Santa.
You will receive complimentary digital photos, with an option to purchase a printed copy for $10.
Holiday games, ...
This public service announcement is brought to you by Green Leaf Pet Resort, where dogs love to vacation because Green Leaf loves dogs!
November and December are filled with holiday merriment, but an unexpected trip to the veterinary hospital can instantly spoil the cheer. There are many seasonal dangers for pets, including consumption of toxic foods and decorations, that can ...
By ANN MARIE DAYTON
December 10, 2019This news is brought to you by Comfort Keepers, in-home care, a sponsor of community news.
The Colts Neck Seniors got into the Christmas spirit with a delightful and humorous play called The Three Scrooges. It was well performed and provided plenty of laughs, along with good “old-fashioned” Christmas songs and talented dancers.
Before the ...
By OBITUARY
December 3, 2019Obituary for Julianna M. "Lang" Lewis
Julianna (JuJu) Marie Lang Lewis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, on her 15th birthday after a long, hard-fought, courageous battle with a rare form of bone cancer. She was surrounded by her family at Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey.
Julianna was born on November 27, 2004 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
By FERN WEIS, PARENT COACH
December 10, 2019You’re trying to get some cooperation, or to make a point with your teen. You have the best intentions and it’s going well, until it’s not. At some point (usually pretty quickly) it turns into a lecture. How can you tell?
Look and listen. You see it on your child’s face, or in the eye-rolling. You hear it in a sigh or a groan. Better to stop now.
But you keep ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is proud to announce that its annual memorial breakfast honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will take place on Friday, January 17, 2020, 7:30–9:30 a.m., at the Sheraton in Eatontown, 6 Industrial Way East.
For the first time in its 31-year history, the annual Y event is scheduled before the national ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank RiverCenter is putting on again their downtown Holiday Scavenger Hunt starting November 29th thru December 24th.
The deal is to spot the Red Bank Elf that will be left in more than 35 places including stores, restaurants, and businesses.
To download the Scavenger Hunt rules, entry form, elf locations, and print it out, click HERE.
Look for the Red ...
COLTS NECK, NJ: Neighborhood Lit. -- where learning is always fun, is offering a Letter Learning Program for Pre-K & 3 to 4-year-olds on Mondays from 12-12:45. Classes will be on Dec 2, 9, 16 and Jan. 6, 13, 20 at Neighborhood Lit in Colts Neck, NJ. Register at www.neighborhoodlit.com or contact Janice at janice@neighborhoodlit.com or ...
By SALON CONCRETE
November 28, 2019Three Amazing Deals for the first official day of the Holiday shopping season!!
1. The First 10 people to call or stop in to either Salon Concrete location (Holmdel's Bell Works or Red Bank) ON BLACK FRIDAY to buy a $1,000 gift card will receive a $500 bonus added to their gift card!! (Can not be used for product/ retail or membership fees. $500 bonus valid towards cut/color/blowdry ...
It's Black Friday time and Samra Plastic Surgery and Jeunesse Medical Spa, are thankful for their clients! In the spirit of Thanks and Giving, you can treat yourself to these special savings from Samra Plastic Surgery and Jeunesse Medical Spa:
BLACK FRIDAY GIFT CARD BONUS:
SAVE $500 ON COOLSCULPTING!!
HOLMDEL, NJ: Always evolving, always growing, get the latest in beauty tips from Salon Concrete founder, master stylist, Christine Zilinski. With locations in Holmdel's Bell Works and Red Bank, Christine brings her local expertise and inspiration national by providing Fall beauty Trends on NBC Live in NYC
The first trend Salon Concrete owner Christine Zilinski ...
By COCONUTS KID FIT FOUNDATION AND MRS. CLAUS
December 12, 2019"This year we have more requests from parents who are in need of toys for their children for the holidays, than any previous year we've seen. You can make a child's wish come true!"
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: This year, there is a surge in local families needing assistance to purchase holiday gifts for their children. As many in the community are running around shopping, ...
COLTS NECK, NJ: The Country Day School of Colts Neck gives back to the local community and beyond. Following a successful food drive in November that yielded 595 pounds of food to donate to Fulfill, (formerly The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties), the Country Day School gave again in December in two major ways: Families and staff donated unwrapped ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: 'Tis the season of giving! IMA Primary Care Providers and Urgent Care Centers are collecting food, clothing and toys to benefit Middletown Helps Its Own. Collections are taking place at the six IMA Primary Care and three Urgent Care locations, December 2nd through December 19th.
Each IMA location has a convenient collection ...
The Holiday Season is very meaningful to The Ashley Lauren Foundation (ALF). The ALF Family Holiday Party will be held on December 7th. It is one of many programs offered by ALF. It is a beautiful, fun-filled day for the children and their families to try to take their focus off of cancer, and enjoy all this wonder the season has to offer. The Ashley Lauren Foundation is ...
By JEANNE WALL
December 9, 2019COLTS NECK, NJ: The Country Day School of Colts Neck gives back to the local community and beyond. Following a successful food drive in November that yielded 595 pounds of food to donate to Fulfill, (formerly The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties), the Country Day School gave again in December in two major ways: Families and staff donated unwrapped ...
Don't miss out on all the Christmas fun! Kick off the holiday season with an exciting tree lighting ceremony at the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street by the train station), at 5pm on Sunday, December 8th!
There will be FREE art activities and entertainment such as an art exhibition, a visit from Santa, carols, children’s crafts & much more! This family-friendly event ...
New Jersey: The following recommendations are provided by Ethan Josephson. Below he is sharing information about two interesting and fun social groups for young adults with and without special needs
A message from Ethan Josephson:
Below is information about two groups that I am involved with socially. I am sharing the information with the hope that others may be inspired to ...
RED BANK, NJ: A lot of happy faces at the Red Bank Train station anticipating the arrival of the Santa Express Friday night.
They were entertained by some great young performers that put on a terrific show.
To watch videos of these cute and talented artists, click HERE and HERE.
Click HERE to watch a great rendition of "Santa Claus is Comin' ...
By NEW JERSEY’S FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
December 8, 2019HAMILTON, NJ – Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) on December 7th, enthusiastically welcomed the release of Xiyue Wang, a Princeton, NJ graduate student who was taken hostage by the Iranian government while working on an Iranian government-approved research project.
“In April of 2018, I met Hua Qu, wife of Princeton University grad student Xiyue Wang—who until this week was unjustly ...
By Wilson Conde
Middletown residents got to learn about the latest updates on the flood control system being built around Port Monmouth, a newly introduced Styrofoam recycling program, and a resolution to begin improvements to Normandy Park, during the Middletown Township Committee’s Dec. 2nd meeting.
Normandy Park is located on the corner of Dwight Road and ...
Knowledge and awareness. Those two things can protect you and your family members from getting caught up in a phishing scam this season and year-round..
A phishing scam is often an unsolicited email or a website that looks like a legitimate site designed to trick users. The scams convince people into providing personal and financial information. Scam emails can arrive to personal ...
By JEANNE WALL
November 21, 2019NEW JERSEY: Real estate powerhouse Diane Turton, President and Founder of Diane Turton, Realty, has now added 'author' to her profile. Her book titled Always Connecting: How I Built My Business and Navigated the Signs to Success, is now available on Amazon at http://bit.ly/DianeTurtonBook
Diane Turton, Realty has 16 offices in Monmouth, Ocean and ...
Closing time is hectic, but you should always make time for a final walk-through to make sure that your home is in the same condition you expected it would be. Here's a detailed list of what to check for on your final walk-through.
-Basement, attic and every room, closet, and crawl space have been checked.
-Requested repairs have been made.
-Copies of paid bills and warranties ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: As a real estate agent, there are so many offices to choose from to hang your license. So why do so many successful agents choose EXIT Realty East Coast? Let's listen to one new agent speak briefly about why she chose EXIT Realty East Coast.
VIDEO: Listen to this one minute interview of Carmen Petruzzelli telling TAPinto why she chose EXIT Realty East Coast: ...
By E. SCOTT WINGERTER
December 9, 2019RED BANK, NJ: When contacted, Red Bank Police Chief Darren McConnell said, “Last night around 12:30am we responded to a wellbeing check at 85 Bank Street, Red Bank. Officers found 5 Male subjects unresponsive. EMS from Red Bank (Alert Ambulance), as well as surrounding towns and MONOC paramedics responded.”
Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene and three ...
MTFD REMINDS RESIDENTS TO STAY SAFE FROM THANKSGIVING FIRE HAZARDS
As you gather to celebrate Thanksgiving with your loved ...
FREEHOLD, NJ - The loving family of a local missing young woman remains steadfast in their quest to bring her home. Stephanie Parze has been missing since October 30th. A poignant video was released by Stephanie Parze's loving family in their quest to find here. You can view it here:
A Go Fund Me account has been set up HERE
What happened?
According to law ...
By TAPINTO BELMAR/LAKE COMO STAFF
December 9, 2019Measure Addresses Proper Disposal of Prescription Medicine
TRENTON, NJ — A measure that would require pharmacies and hospice programs to provide patients with information and methods to safely discard medications and needles is making a second attempt through the legislative process.
After Gov. Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed “Charlie’s Law” in May, Assemblyman ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: 'Tis the season of giving! IMA Primary Care Providers and Urgent Care Centers are collecting food, clothing and toys to benefit Middletown Helps Its Own. Collections are taking place at the six IMA Primary Care and three Urgent Care locations, December 2nd through December 19th.
Each IMA location has a convenient collection ...
RED BANK, NJ: With Thanksgiving later in November than usual, the gift giving Holiday season is suddenly upon us! Looking for a great gift idea? ChillRx has the coolest gift around!
ChillRx Cryotherapy, located at 64 Broad Street in Red Bank is offering a great gift idea: 5 consecutive days of Whole Body Cryotherapy and 5 consecutive days of Local ...
RED BANK, NJ: Holidays are coming and you have no idea what to buy for the ones you care about.
How about a unique present that will actually show you care?
ChillRx Cryotherapy, located at 64 Broad Street in Red Bank is offering a great gift idea: 5 consecutive days of Whole Body Cryotherapy and 5 consecutive days of Local Cryotherapy sessions for only $99!
That’s a ...
By TAPINTO STAFF
December 5, 2019RED BANK, NJ: Governor Phil Murphy today ordered that the U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities on Thursday, December 5, 2019, in recognition of the passing of Reverend Monsignor Philip Lowery.
"We knew Monsignor Lowery first as pastor at our home parish, St. James Church in Red Bank, where he spent nearly three-quarters of his four ...
LINCROFT, NJ: Last weekend, the Church of Saint Leo the Great, hosted Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan Purse.
Their mission statement is "Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of ...
By JEANNE WALL
December 11, 2019COLTS NECK, NJ: TAPinto is spotlighting Colts Neck neighbor and advisor to billionaires, Ed Moldaver, Managing Director/Investments and Founding Partner of The Moldaver Paterson & Lee Group.
Earlier in the year, Moldaver was named #19 to Barron's 2019 Top 100 Financial Advisors in America. A few weeks ago he was profiled in Barron's, and commented to ...
Bell Works Announces New Tenants: Renaissance Pilates + Wellness, Justin’s Barbershop, Jersey Freeze and The Gathering Shops!
HOLMDEL, N.J. Somerset Development announced that four new retailers are opening on “The Block at Bell Works”— the metroburb’s thriving ground-floor ‘pedestrian street,’ which offers a unique selection of ...
Amid threats from cybercriminals, the IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry urges employers large and small to step up cybersecurity protections against business identity theft.
Identity thieves are displaying a sophisticated knowledge of the tax code and industry filing practices as they attempt to obtain valuable data to help file fraudulent returns. To address this and protect ...
NEW JERSEY - Ready, set, shop! Yes, the time of year is here. Chestnuts are roasting on the fire. Holiday decorations are coming out, the Thanksgiving leftovers are finished and there's even a hint of snow in the air. All of the holiday hustle and bustle means one thing; Cyber Monday is today!
Cyber Monday became a thing back in 2005 as online retailers wanted to ...
By M.E. CAGNASSOLA
December 1, 2019New Jersey — A North Jersey oral and maxillofacial surgeon is in hot water for practicing what the state is calling “hit and run” dentistry that resulted in harm to more than a dozen patients across four counties between 2010 and 2015.
The Board of Dentistry revoked the license of Dr. Andrew Maron, 58, who owned dental practices in Monmouth, Passaic, Hudson and Union ...
By JACKIE LIEBERMAN
December 10, 2019It takes just three ingredients and a few minutes to whip together this rich, creamy milk chocolate treat, perfect for a winter day.
Tip: A serrated knife will make quick work of chopping up a milk chocolate bar. We recommend using high-quality chocolate for a smooth, creamy drink. Milk chocolate chips won’t melt as easily as wafers or bars, but they’ll do in a ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Pfeffernüsse are spice cookies that originated in Northern Europe. They are a traditional cookie in the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup non-dairy margarine
2 eggs, well-beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 ...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers to avoid consuming ready to eat sushi, salad, and spring rolls sold by Fuji Food Products, Inc. Based on the FDA advisory, a routine inspection of the Massachusetts facility of Fuji Foods led to the discovery of possible contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. In response to the notification by FDA, Fuji Foods announced a ...
By E. SCOTT WINGERTER, PUBLISHER TAPINTO RED BANK
November 23, 2019RED BANK, NJ: When all the cormorants, seagulls and ducks start scattering, that can only mean one thing.
Eagles!
And two of them!
They flew in from the west today, and circled the Navesink River several times.
Finally, perching themselves on the pilings outside the senior residence Atrium at Navesink Harbor, they majestically looked over their domain announcing ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Galleria Red Bank Farmers Market offers fresh, locally-grown produce from some of New Jerseys finest farmers and also showcases unique crafts and wonderful eateries.
The response has been fabulous and the market has grown to about 30 vendors and serves approximately 1,000 people every Sunday. Patricia Brunner comments, "Every Sunday we do our vegetable ...
By RUTH KORN
December 8, 2019MIDDLETOWN, NJ: As the temperatures and leaves fall and the winds blow, it really becomes a great time to feed the birds. If you follow the correct autumn bird feeding tips, you will be rewarded with a wide variety of resident species and some migrating birds as well. There are several bird feeding myths of which you should be aware—the biggest one is that if birds have a steady ...
Holidays are a wonderful time to gather with friends and family, share a special meal and exchange gifts. Finding the perfect gift for those we love can be overwhelming and stressful. No need to fret; give the gift of gardening that provides seasons of joy.
It doesn’t matter if your recipient is young or old, new or experienced, an avid gardener or one who just likes the benefits ...
Are you leaving your home unprotected this holiday season? By the time you read this paragraph, another preventable break in will occur in the United States. Every 18 seconds, adding up to 200 an hour, home invaders successfully strike. Home security shouldn’t have to cost thousands of dollars with complicated devices. There are simple steps you can take to improve home security and ...
Social groups to enjoy for teens and young adults of all abilities