New turfs on our mini golf courses coming in April/May!

Swing Time Sports Park

Swing Time Sports Park is Howell’s go‑to spot for family fun, offering mini golf, batting cages, a full arcade, and party hosting all in one place. Located right on Route 9, we’re proud to be a local favorite where kids, teens, and adults can enjoy affordable, active entertainment year‑round. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a family outing, or just looking for something fun to do close to home, Swing Time Sports Park is here to bring the community together with excitement and energy. 

Monmouth County

Karen Wall

New York City Metropolitan Area

Howell

New Jersey

Swing Time Sports Park is Howell’s go‑to spot for family fun, offering mini golf, batting cages, a full arcade, and party hosting all in one place....

Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale

Brookdale Community College

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the foundation of who we are. Every program, partnership, and learning experience is designed to help students Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale as they pursue meaningful and rewarding futures. Our commitment to quality is reflected in what our students experience every day: • 81 percent say professors put significant effort into teaching their classes. • 76 percent report it is easy to get the classes they need. • 92 percent feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. • A 17 to 1 student-faculty ratio ensures personalized support and mentorship. • Graduates earn a median salary of $50,836 five years out, well above the national average. With more than 60 degree and certificate programs, Brookdale offers flexible in-person, hybrid, and online options to meet students where they are. Our seamless transfer pathways—with Rutgers University, Georgian Court University, Kean University, and Monmouth University—allow students to complete their bachelor’s degrees right here in Monmouth County. We also offer more than 40 transfer agreements with leading four-year colleges and universities from Paris to New Jersey and beyond, guaranteeing qualified students junior-year status. Several agreements even provide three-plus-one pathways so your junior year can be completed at Brookdale for significant savings. Students also benefit from robust career services, workforce partnerships, and hands-on learning that prepare them for in-demand careers in nursing, business, engineering, information technology, criminal justice, cybersecurity, liberal arts, and more. Brookdale’s rigorous programs and dedicated faculty empower students to Be Bold, excel in a rapidly changing world, and graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.

Asbury Park

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the...

Now accepting Spring and Annual Storage reservations 

The NJ Paddock Car Storage Facility

An INSURED, Secure, Climate Controlled Antique, Classic and Exotic car storage facility.

Sara Winick

Wall

The new IHOP opening on Rte. 9N in Howell is hiring for all positions. Applications are being taken Monday through Saturday from 10am-6pm in the trailer located between the New IHOP and Applebee's. Address is 4731 Rte. 9N in the Howell Commons parking lot.

New IHOP opening in Howell now Hiring

Local Voices

Carly Baldwin

Manasquan-Belmar

Ocean County

Point Pleasant

Brick

Long Branch-Eatontown

Lakewood

Freehold

Red Bank-Shrewsbury

Little Silver-Oceanport

Come join us on Big Sea Day - August 1st as we celebrate an annual shore tradition with the 10th Annual BeachSmash Wiffleball Tournament and other great events like Sand Castle Building, Surf Tournament, Fishing Contest and more!&nbsp;For sponsorships or inquiries please email us at: team@beachsmash.com
To register a team for the BeachSmash Wiffleball Tournament please click here:&nbsp;<a href="https://beachsmashbaseball.redpodium.com/beach-smash-baseball-manasquan-nj" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">beachsmashbaseball.redpodium.com/beach-smash-baseball-manasquan-nj</a>

Local Event: 10th Annual BeachSmash Wiffleball Tournament 2026

10th Annual BeachSmash Wiffleball Tournament 2026

Come join us on Big Sea Day - August 1st as we celebrate an annual shore tradition with the 10th Annual BeachSmash Wiffleball...

Register to view our estate planning presentation:
Available online on <a href="https://milvidlaw.com/webinar/p/5-things/?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_campaign=turning_65_webinar" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://milvidlaw.com/webinar/p/5-things/?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_campaign=turning_65_webinar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Saturday, Aug 1, at 11:00 AM</a>
==&gt; <a href="https://milvidlaw.com/webinar/p/5-things/?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_campaign=turning_65_webinar" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click Here to Register</a> or <a href="tel:2013802000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="tel:2013802000" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Call 201-380-2000</a>
This is a free educational presentation offered by Milvidskiy Law Group P.C., an elder law and estate planning firm serving communities across New Jersey and New York.
In this presentation,&nbsp;you'll learn:
<ul><li>How to avoid probate and guardianship, keep your estate matters private and appoint a family member or a friend to make financial and health-care decisions if you become incapacitated due to an illness, injury or advanced age.</li><li>The differences between having&nbsp;a Will&nbsp;vs.&nbsp;Living Trust and how to determine which one you need.</li><li>How to plan for Long-Term Care and qualify for Medicaid&nbsp;benefits and protect your home and life savings.</li><li>How to protect your home and other assets&nbsp;during your life, but also for the lives of your children/beneficiaries (large debts or unpaid judgments, irresponsible or risky lifestyles, unstable marriages, etc.)</li></ul>
==&gt; <a href="https://milvidlaw.com/webinar/p/5-things/?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_campaign=turning_65_webinar" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click Here to Register</a> or <a href="tel:2013802000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="tel:2013802000" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Call 201-380-2000</a><a href="tel:2013802000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>
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The presentation is delivered by Andrey Milvidskiy, Esq., the principal attorney of Milvidskiy Law Group P.C.&nbsp;and the author of the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Law-Aging-Estate-Planning-Beyond/dp/B08NZVZLLG" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Law of Aging</a> (available at Barnes &amp; Noble and Amazon).
Presentation registration link: <a href="https://milvidlaw.com/webinar/p/5-things/?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_campaign=turning_65_webinar" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://milvidlaw.com/presentation/</a>
Estate planning is way too important to neglect. Do not trust non-attorneys or online services to handle your estate plan – the consequences may be dire. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Local Event: Estate Planning at 65 and Beyond: Five Essential Things You Should Know

Bergen County

Paramus

Estate Planning at 65 and Beyond: Five...

Register to view our estate planning presentation:
Available online on Saturday, Aug 1, at 11:00 AM
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Estate Planning at 65 and Beyond: Five Essential Things You Should Know

Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club

Enjoy an exceptional day of golf at Eagle Oaks Golf &amp; Country Club—home to New Jersey’s only Nicklaus Design golf course—while helping Brookdale students achieve their educational dreams.
Proceeds from this annual event benefit Brookdale Community College Foundation scholarships, helping students earn degrees, transfer to four-year institutions, and launch successful careers.
Great golf. A premier course. A lasting impact.
Join us and help change lives—one scholarship at a time.<a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/advancement/brookdale-foundation/education-open-golf-outing/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Purchase tickets and sponsorships here</a>

Local Event: Golf for a Great Cause

Middletown

Golf for a Great Cause

Enjoy an exceptional day of golf at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club—home to New Jersey’s only Nicklaus Design golf course—while...

Festivals, Discopalooza, Farmers Market: This...

Looking for something new to do? Here's what's happening this weekend around Monmouth County:

Festivals, Discopalooza, Farmers Market: This Weekend In Monmouth County

Arts & Entertainment

Essex County

Newark

‘I Was Violently Attacked By ICE Agents’ At...

Norma Bowe went to Delaney Hall to offer medical care for people visiting their loved ones. She left with injuries to her head, knee.

‘I Was Violently Attacked By ICE Agents’ At Delaney Hall, NJ Nurse Claims

Nurse Violently Assaulted By ICE Agents, Lawsuit Says

‘I Was Violently Attacked By ICE Agents,’ NJ Nurse Claims

Politics & Government

Who's Running For The Wall Township School...

Multiple candidates have filed to run for open spots on the Wall Township Board of Education. See details:

Who's Running For The Wall Township School Board: Election 2026

Driver Dies In Wall Township Crash, Police Say

The crash occurred late Thursday night at the intersection of State Highway 138 and New Bedford Road.

Crime & Safety

🌱 Patch AM: How a Wall family’s tragedy is...

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