Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How did a minor Manalapan crash spark major outrage?
Spotted on the Manalapan calendar: SMAuction A Kevin Smith Sale! Props, Memorabilia, Costumes, Art, Signed Stuff & More!

Hello Manalapan! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did a minor Manalapan crash spark major outrage?
Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Manalapanfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 34 degrees.
- Monday: Windy; morning rain, temps: high: 56, low: 27.
- Tuesday: Very windy; much colder, with a high of 33 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Woman launches antisemitic tirade after crash outside Manalapan Police Station (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A rear-end crash outside the Manalapan Township Police Department on Christmas Day escalated into an antisemitic outburst that has alarmed many local residents. Video shared online shows a woman shouting slurs at Jewish passengers, while the driver involved reportedly received no citations despite alleged violations. Community members are now questioning both the hateful behavior and the lack of enforcement.
![]()
Find out what's happening in Manalapanfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around Manalapan
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Manalapan
- Basketball: Boys JV vs. Wall Township (Away)
Wall Township High School
4:00 pm - Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Long Branch (Home)
Marlboro High School Gym-Main Marlboro High School Gym-Main
4:00 pm - Basketball: Girls JV vs. Wall Township (Home)
Howell High School Main Gym Howell High School Main Gym
5:15 pm - Basketball: Boys Freshman (Time Changed) vs. Wall Township (Away)
Wall Township High School
5:30 pm - Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Wall Township (Away)
Wall Township High School
5:30 pm
Monday January 5
📣 Manalapan Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland
108 Rues Rd , Cream Ridge
5:00 pm - SEASONS GEEKINGS Theme Trivia | Dave & Buster's Freehold NJ 730p TUE 12/30
Dave & Buster's Freehold , 3710 US-9 , Freehold
7:30 pm - iPlay America! Get Inside The Fun! Weekly Promotions!
iPlay America , 110 Schanck Rd , Freehold
7:00 pm - Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Long Branch (Home)
Marlboro High School Gym-Main Marlboro High School Gym-Main
4:00 pm - Basketball: Boys JV vs. Wall Township (Away)
Wall Township High School
4:00 pm - Basketball: Boys Freshman vs. Wall Township (Away)
Wall Township High School
4:00 pm - Basketball: Girls JV vs. Wall Township (Home)
Howell High School Main Gym Howell High School Main Gym
5:15 pm
Sunday December 28
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Monday January 5
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Manalapan PatchAM possible:
- Epic Dayz — (732) 952-2400
Parents....Get Your Vacation Time Back with Epic Dayz! - Brookdale Community College — (732) 224-1857
Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale - Scarlet Reserve Room — (856) 537-9700
Best Menu in Central Jersey - Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible! - db Ortho PT — (732) 747-1262
Physical therapy practice with hundreds of 5 star reviews! - Dogtopia of Old Bridge — (475) 338-3501
Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Garden State Animal Rescue Center to Offer Low-Cost Microchipping and Pet Resources at Super Pet Expo —Garden State Animal Rescue Center Read on Patch
🗞 Nearby News
Freehold
- Brooklyn Nets jersey history No. 34 – Tim Perry (1995-96) (allusanewshub.com)
- The Battle of Monmouth. 1778. (blogfinger.net)
- Snow totals at the Jersey Shore? Here's your town-by-town inch count (app.com)
Marlboro
- Student Recognition Ceremony Held (jerseyshoreonline.com)
- Two River Theater presents Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" with a Jersey Twist (newjerseystage.com)
- Central Jersey industrial real estate market remains competitive (mycentraljersey.com)
Ok Manalapan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I haven’t the foggiest.
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.