NEW JERSEY — Amid increasing pressure from students and their families, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday that schools will be allowed to have in-person graduation ceremonies, something that would have previously been prohibited under the state’s COVID-19 social distancing orders.

The graduation ceremonies, Murphy said, will be permitted to begin July 6 as long as they comply with ...

RED BANK, NJ: In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the physical Red Bank Public Library is closed until further notice. As the situation progresses and we slowly return to normal, we will be offering more services and online programming. For the time being, here's what's currently happening at the RBPL:

What's new: 

Upcoming Zoom Events (These events are registration ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – The parent of a Rutgers student has filed a class-action lawsuit against the university seeking repayment for tuition and other costs Rutgers is withholding in violation of state law, the suit alleges.

The parent, who is represented by the Seattle-based firm of Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, is not identified in the lawsuit that was filed Wednesday in Middlesex ...

NEW YORK, NY -- We take a look back to a year ago last May, when TechDay New York was held at the Javits Center in Manhattan. TAPintoTV caught up with organizers, presenters and attendees at the annual technology conference, which is the largest event for tech startups in the country. 

Greg Kaye and Patryk Fusiarz are both founding partners at EMRG, which bridges the gap between ...

RED BANK, NJ: Borough of Red Bank officials eagerly await the cautious and gradual reopening of our State as part of Governor Murphy’s "Road Back" plan.  

Stage 2, the next stage, includes expanded retail and outdoor dining, which the Governor suggested could return in "a matter of weeks."  With each Executive Order by the Governor, Red Bank officials ...

RED BANK, NJ: The waterfront office Coastal Building, located at 151 Bodman Place, has been sold for $6.2 million by the real estate brokerage firm The Kislak Company to First National Realty Partners, LLC.

The seller was Navesink Investments, LLC with offices at the same address.

“Kislak represented the original builder who occupied space there for almost 40 years.  Our ...

RED BANK, NJ:  The Count Basie Center for the Arts has announced the 2020 Basie Awards, the annual celebration of Monmouth County high school theatre presented by Bank of America, will take place online on Tuesday, June 9 at 8pm exclusively on theBASIE.org and Facebook.

This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing outstanding commitment to the arts in ...

RED BANK, NJ: The beaches are opening up, the water is getting warmer and we’ll be swimming, surfing, and boogie boarding real soon.

Clean Ocean Action (COA), the guardian of our ocean and local waters, is having an exciting fundraiser, “Countdown to the Summer SEAson” tomorrow, May 21 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

A live virtual concert, OCEAN RIFFS for Friends of the ...

NASHVILLE, TN — There's no doubt that Long Beach Island brings out a sense of nostalgia in so many. Rob Snyder, Singer and Songwriter, originally from West Chester, PA recalls his times on LBI in his new single "Jersey."

"My parents met on LBI and it is just home to me. Always has been and always will be," Snyder said. "It is where I first ...

RED BANK, NJ: Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising all voters that Governor Murphy announced major changes to the July 7, 2020 Primary Election process. This comes after the initial change in the Primary Election date from June 2nd to July 7th, announced last month. 

According to Executive Order No. 144, all active registered Republicans and ...

RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Farmer's Market opens today and subsequent Sundays from 9am-12pm. (Note the new hours)

The below list are some rules of the market:

Drive through only – No walk in traffic – No bikes
One way in and one way out
Enter from Bridge Ave and exit on West Front Street
Market hours 9am-12pm
Clients will not be allowed to get out of their ...

RED BANK, NJ: All right, you're stuck at home, but you still need to let your significant other that you care for them.

The Red Bank River Center is working with local business in the improvement district to present a weekly “Date Night In” that will offer three choices:

Hometown Date Night In - All things Red Bank
Local Selections Date ...

RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Parks and Recreation Department is requesting your help in providing food and basic household supplies for those in need.

This drive will last until May 29th.

Canned and boxed goods (non-perishable), food items are being requested. 

Also requested is; toilet paper, paper towels, disinfectants and cleaners, baby supplies (diapers, wipes), and educational ...

RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Elks will be giving away free masks packages (5/pkg.) on Memorial Day, Monday, 25, from 12noon to 2:00pm.

You can pick up your masks at the Elks club address, 40 W. Front Street, while supplies last.

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Red Bank, NJ — The Hockhockson Farm Foundation, the charitable initiative of Tracey and Jon Stewart, recently announced their newest endeavor, The Fields at Hockhockson Farm, and it couldn’t have come at a more crucial time.

“One of the most important things we can do to boost our immune systems is to eat a healthy diet with fresh fruits and ...

The Internal Revenue Service  announced today that later this summer taxpayers will for the first time be able to file their Form 1040-X, Amended U.S Individual Income Tax Return, electronically using available tax software products.

Making the 1040-X an electronically filed form has been a goal of the IRS for a number of years. It’s also been an ongoing request from the ...

RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Pat Menna opened last nights online council meeting with all members in attendance.

The council voted to table a resolution for a settlement of a tax appeal on a property located at 170 Broad Street, occupied by Bank of America.  The total amount decreased for the assessment period from 2018 to 2020 is $3,470,500.  “There is a need ...

TRENTON, NJ - Class of 2020, grab your caps, gowns and get ready for the pomp and circumstance of a live graduation ceremony.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his daily COVID-19 press briefing today that outdoor graduation ceremonies adhering to appropriate health and safety guidelines can be held beginning July 6.

"We want them to celebrate and be celebrated by their families, ...

RED BANK, NJ: The beaches are opening up, the water is getting warmer and we’ll be swimming, surfing, and boogie boarding real soon.

Clean Ocean Action (COA), the guardian of our ocean and local waters, is having an exciting fundraiser, “Countdown to the Summer SEAson” tomorrow, May 21 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

A live virtual concert, OCEAN RIFFS for Friends of the ...

RED BANK, NJ: The parks are open and you’re finally able to get outside for some fresh air and exercise, so you walk to Riverside Gardens or Marine Park.

It’s a beautiful view; the mansions of Middletown, power and sailboats cruising by and the abundance of wildlife that calls the water their home.

And then it hits your olfactory senses like a Mack truck – that dead fish ...

BELMAR, NJ — It’s a good thing that Gov. Murphy closed the parks in April because on a cold April morning Mei-An Raicer decided to jog on the beach in Belmar, instead of the park. She came across two strange birds wrapped together in braided fishing line.  They were American oystercatchers — beach nesters that are “a species of special concern” in New ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: A piece of HOPE during tough times is something that is so important. We all need something to look forward to and there is something exciting that is galloping towards the near future. What happens when two like-minded individuals come together for a shared dream? ...

RED BANK, NJ – Supermarkets Stop and Shop and Weis Markets have issued recalls on Healthy Choice Power Bowl 9.5 ounce Chicken Feta and Farro.  The United States Department of Agriculture have issues a warning that expands on a recall issued on April 10, 2020.

Conagra Brands, Inc. or Russellville, Arkansas and Marshall, Missouri recalled approximately 276,872 pounds of not ready to ...

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Memorial Day weekend! The holiday always signals the start of the summer season at the Jersey Shore. With beaches now open, and physical distancing and other health and safety measures in place to keep beach goers safe, what will our pandemic summer look like, ...

TRENTON, N.J. – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man today admitted participating in a conspiracy to defraud health insurance companies through a multi-state patient brokering scheme in which he bribed drug-addicted individuals to enroll in drug rehabilitation in exchange for referral fees from the rehabilitation centers, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Peter J. Costas, 26, of Red ...

Update: EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department reported on Thursday, May 21 via a Nixle advisory that Miriam Perez was located and safe. The 16-year-old has since been reunited with her family. On Wednesday, the EBPD asked for the public's assistance in locating Perez who was last seen at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in South River. Additional details about Perez's ...

RED BANK, NJ: Starting at 8:30am, W. Front Street will be closed for approximately 10 hrs to replace a utility pole by the NJ Transit bridge going into Red Bank.

This will be a hard closure with detours in place.

No emergency traffic thru this area.

Expect delays.

Seek alternate routes.

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HOLMDEL, NJ - Recent press conferences by Governor Murphy continue to share renewed optimism in the ongoing fight with the novel coronavirus. It also heralds new relief from months long restrictions.

"Look at how dramatically things have moved in just a few weeks." said Governor Murphy said Friday, as he related statistics that continue to improve the state of the ...

NEW JERSEY - Young athletes held out hope that spring sports would have a chance during the pandemic. That changed on Monday as the spring scholastic sports season ended with the announcement by Governor Phil Murphy - schools in the state will remain closed for the rest of academic year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Murphy also stated that the NJSIAA Medical Board ...