I've been a longtime community journalist in Monmouth County, and now I'm writing about life here for Patch. I'll bring you news from several towns, including Red Bank, Holmdel and Howell. Your interests are mine too, so email me at patricia.mcdaniel@patch.com.
Holmdel Planning Board OKs study of former Nokia site, citing control of future redevelopment plans. Citizens groups push for open space.
Christian Importuna, 27, Englishtown, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to producing videos of a sexual assault of a minor in 2020.
December is Drugged and Drunk Driving Awareness Month, and the Howell Alliance wants motorists to drive safely this holiday season.
The Governor’s Educator of the Year Program has recognized eight professionals in the Holmdel school district.
The Wall school district will have another information session Dec. 9 at the Wall library, prior to the Dec. 13 bond referendum vote.
In time for the holidays, the Delaware & Raritan River Railroad brings a special visitor to town in Freehold, Manalapan Dec. 17.
With the goal to "make instead of buy," the Waterspirit environmental/spiritual organization will offer a class in candle-making Thursday.
Freehold Township resident Dorothy Sourifman celebrated her 100th birthday at the Jewish Home, recalling years of love, family - and typing.
Police are advising visitors about how to safely navigate two residential holiday light displays in Hazlet.
Englishtown police released a photo of a stolen SUV they say dropped off three people now charged with a carjacking in town.
Citizens for Informed Land Use is against a proposal before the Planning Board to reclassify the former Nokia site for redevelopment.
The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office took a moment to mark Giving Tuesday; donate time on Thanksgiving Day.
An ordinance that explains a trap-neuter-release program for stray cats in Freehold Borough was introduced recently by the Borough Council.
Raritan High School's fall student play "Almost, Maine" will be presented tonight, Dec. 1, in Hazlet and runs through Sunday.
Ryan Basile of Hazlet, a software engineering student, is using his skills to present another holiday light show in his neighborhood.
The Holiday Express musical troupe rings in its 30th season with benefit concerts at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank.
A Howell Library musical tradition is back on Saturday with the appearance of the Billy Lawlor Trio, after COVID postponements.
JCP&L said weather-related power outages were being resolved, but were scattered throughout certain areas of Monmouth County.
JCP&L said weather-related power outages were being resolved, but were scattered throughout certain areas of Monmouth County.
On Friday, Harris.Art Academy in Howell will sell students' artwork for METAvivor, exclusively funding metastatic breast cancer research.
