Email: Caitlin.Mahon@Patch.com
Phone: (908) 723-6721
Hometown: Forked River, NJ
Birthday: November 13, 1986
Bio:
Caitlin comes to Patch after graduating from Rutgers University in May 2010. At Rutgers, Cait completed a dual major in Exercise Science and Journalism, earning a Bachelor of Science. At The Daily Targum, the University's official daily newspaper, Caitlin served as a writer and editor for three years, completing her last term as News Editor.
Cait tackled issues affecting the University community, including the controversial expansion of Rutgers Stadium and the ongoing housing shortage that misplaced hundreds of students to off-campus hotels for two years. She also covered Barack Obama's Election Rally on Nov. 4, 2008 in Chicago, and led coverage of the 2009 New Jersey Gubernatorial Race. During her college career, she completed internships at The Home News Tribune, Good Housekeeping Magazine, NETS Basketball, and SoBe Beverages and Pepsi Co.
Born and raised in Forked River, Caitlin moved to New Providence to launch the community's Patch in September 2010. In March 2011, Cait oversaw the merger of New Providence Patch and Berkeley Heights-Mountainside Patch. Caitlin was promoted to Summit Patch in November 2012. At that time, she also began serving as the Sports Beat Editor for New Providence-Berkeley Heights Patch and Springfield Patch. As of June 2013, Cait is the Editor for Summit Patch and New Providence-Berkeley Heights Patch.
When Cait is not glued to her computer screen or covering events, games and interviewing residents in her communities, she can be found hanging out along Long Beach Island, skiing the slopes in Vermont or in Forked River visiting her family, friends and her adorable Husky-Chow mixed dogs. Cait also enjoys reading, singing off key while driving, cringing while watching the Rutgers and NY Giants Football teams frequently lose, and eating cheese. Growing up as a competitive dancer in Jazz, Lyrical and Hip-Hop, and choreographing for the Rutgers Performing Dance Company, Cait still enjoys dancing when she has the time.
This episode features news about how Superstorm Sandy affected our area, the Cancer Stinks Children's Foundation and the Highlander Marching Band.
Books make great holiday gifts. Give your loved ones these books as stocking stuffers this holiday season.
Patrolman Michael Hand said PBA received enough donations to fill a 26-foot U-Haul truck, which was transported to Toms River, NJ to assist victims of Superstorm Sandy.
Local residents, businesses and organizations are encouraged to support children with special needs this holiday season by purchasing toys from the hospital's "wish list."
Highlander Marching Band member Andrew Savino, who was awarded a scholarship from GL Band Parents Organization, is band's first student to perform with TOB All-Star Band.
The collection began on Nov. 12 and will continue for the next two weeks.
This Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight, you can mention St. Andrew's when placing your order at Prestige Diner and a portion of your check will be donated to the school.
Free shuttle bus service to Liberty State Park and Summit beginning Monday from New Providence, Berkeley Heights.
Scouts distributed bags to New Providence residents last weekend. This Saturday, Nov. 17, scouts will collect bags from residents who wish to donate food. Details below.
Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundation, with one location in Mountainside, celebrates Gala’s 25th Anniversary
The following information was supplied by the New Providence Police Department. Any arrest information does not indicate a conviction.
Charles Balling, of Berkeley Heights, won the competition by losing the largest percent of body weight.
BHVRS Cadets are collecting canned foods, canned pet foods, clothing and supplies to assist victims of Superstorm Sandy. Read on for full details.
With NJ Transit's Peapack/Gladstone line still unavailable, borough is asking residents to complete survey about contracting a bus service to assist commuters.
Interested parties are asked to complete the ABC Retail License Application by Jan. 14, 2013. Once bidders have prequalified, they can submit sealed bid, due Feb. 11, 2013.
Several programs are now being offered this fall by the Summit Community Programs and coordinated by TryCAN.
Noble, the Director of Account Management at M80, a social media agency, will speak about how social media influences elections.
Warm, gently-used coats will be donated to Jersey Cares as part of its 17th annual coat drive, which has a goal to collect and distribute 40,000 winter coats to at-risk men, women, children and infants in NJ, in time for the holidays this year.
Elizabeth PBA Local #4 to raise funds for Children’s Specialized Hospital at Jingle Bell Run 5K on Dec. 2 at The Outlet Collection At Jersey Gardens
Despite obstacles from Hurricane Sandy, the band managed to get to this competition in Pennsylvania and place 1st out of 26 bands. Plus, band won High Music category.
