Aberdeen Relaunches Day-Trip Summer Camp For Twp. Kids

Day trips will include Holmdel Park nature hikes, iPlay America, a Lakewood Blue Claws game, Altitude Trampoline Park in Woodbridge and more

Pools Around Matawan-Aberdeen: Where To Swim This Summer

With summer just around the corner, we rounded up our favorite pools, private swim clubs, spray parks, lakes and beaches near Aberdeen:

These Aberdeen Playgrounds/Parks Getting Improvements This Summer

Aberdeen Spray Park to open May 29; Ross Field is getting all new play equipment and a new swing set, and Midland Park will get an Omni Net.

Aberdeen-Matawan Summer Camp Guide 2021

While Aberdeen Twp. doesn't have registration quite ready yet, many private camps and YMCAs are already signing kids up:

Aberdeen Mom Tricks Kids With Tiny Christmas Tree

This Aberdeen mom said her three kids have been begging her to put up the tree for days now. So she decided to play a little trick on them.

Aberdeen's Spray Park Staying Open Longer This Year

It will stay open on weekends only; Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Masks and temperature checks still required.

Managing Stress in an Era of Uncertainty

YMCA Hosts Virtual Chat with Education & Mental Health Professional

Cedar Hill Prep Offers Virtual Learning

Cedar Hill Prep School will launch Distance Learning Program

Salute Your Matawan/Aberdeen Grad On Patch With Photos, Messages

Let us know as much about your graduate as you'd like and be sure to send them a special message!

Monmouth County Mom: My Son Relapsed During The Quarantine

In normal times, it's difficult for this Monmouth County mom to help her son stop using heroin. In the quarantine, it's become a nightmare.

YMCA Introduces Telehealth Counseling Support

Shift to Virtual Therapy Enables Y to Reach Matawan-Aberdeen Schoolchildren & Adults in Need During COVID-19 Pandemic

Latest Matawan/Aberdeen Coronavirus Updates

Monmouth County also does not officially track who recovered from the illness; anyone who does not die is determined recovered.

Aberdeen Police Doing Kids' Birthday Drive-Bys During Lockdown

If your child's birthday occurs during the lockdown, Aberdeen police will make a surprise visit. They stopped by this boy's home Sunday.

Aberdeen Officer Honored In Memory Of Woman Killed In DWI

An Aberdeen officer was honored Friday in memory of an Ocean County woman, 23, who was killed by a drunk driver when she was pregnant.

The Rockettes Are Coming To Matawan Sept. 25

Bring kids to the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library to take photos with the Rockettes and decorate snow globes together.

Meet Wolfdogs In Aberdeen Oct. 17

Get the chance to meet wolfdogs when the Monmouth County Park System presents "Wolves in Freneau Woods."

Fire-Eating Performance In Aberdeen Tuesday Night

Come to Veterans Memorial Park Tuesday night, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. for a fire-eating show before a screening of 'The Greatest Showman.'

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

Aberdeen: Free Showing Of 'Incredibles 2' July 23

The free movie will be shown at 8:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Cliffwood Beach. Kids are asked to come dressed like a superhero!

Aberdeen Spray Park Closed Due To Someone Pooping

Aberdeen's very popular spray park will be closed Friday, June 28 due to someone defecating in the water park, the Township announced.

Kids Can Meet Monmouth County Owls July 13 At Freneau Woods

Meet a saw-whet owl and many others on July 13 at Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center in Aberdeen.

Aberdeen Spray Park Opens For Summer This Saturday

Located at Veterans Memorial Park in Cliffwood Beach, the spray park will be open daily until Labor Day from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Keansburg Teens Win First Place In First Aid Competition

From left to right: Julia Mendez, Ian Phillips, Grace Hynes and Carriele Parks, all local Keansburg teens and cadet EMR volunteers.

Old Bridge YMCA offers Safety Around Water Week

Annual community outreach event for non-swimmer, non-member children

Keyport-Matawan Elks Surprise Cliffwood Boy With Bike

Jacob originally though Ellen DeGeneres was coming to his house on Saturday. These local Elks members made a fine second choice.

Old Bridge YMCA Encourages Kids to Stay Active

Annual Healthy Kids Day Event this Saturday

Keyport-Matawan Elks Will Surprise Boy With Bike This Saturday

With lights and sirens, members of the Keyport-Matawan Elks will be hand-delivering a surprise special bike to a boy's home this Saturday.

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Home Away From Home Academy Takes Family Seriously

Home Away From Home Academy is located at 1182 Rt 34 in Aberdeen, and is one the top private day schools in NJ.

Keyport Woman's Food Poisoning Is Actually Surprise Baby: Report

A Keyport woman thought she had come down with bad food poisoning — and ended up delivering a healthy baby boy last Thursday, March 28.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

Patch Readers Helped Aberdeen Boy Win Bike Of His Dreams

After our story was shared from Canada to Florida, this 10-year-old Cliffwood boy with cerebral palsy won an adaptive bike this week.

Help Cliffwood Boy With Cerebral Palsy Win Bike Of His Dreams

Vote here to help this local Cliffwood boy win a very special bike that will finally enable him to ride alongside his brother and sister.

Become A Volunteer Advocate for Victims of Domestic Violence

Applications Are Available for Upcoming Training Course

Baby Critically Injured In Keyport Crash Fighting To Recover

The 8-month-old baby involved in the freak Jan. 8 incident in Keyport where a car jumped the car is seriously injured and still in the ICU.

Keyport-Matawan Elks Charity Ball

Elks helping a local family

The Y Supports Federal Employees Burdened By Government Shutdown

YMCA’s of Monmouth County offers stress relief to current federal government employees with free access to Y branches

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

South Amboy Mom Delivers Monmouth County's First Baby Of 2019

This South Amboy mom delivered the first baby born in Monmouth County in 2019: A baby boy born at 1:52 a.m. Jan. 1 at Riverview.

The Community YMCA Hosts “A Night of Conversation” Event

Families Invited for Dinner & Discussion About Substance Abuse Prevention on Nov. 28

Huskies 10 youth

The Matawan Huskies 10 year old was robbed of their game

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

Aberdeen Police Dept. to Host Trunk or Treat Event on Oct. 20

The Aberdeen Township PBA Local 163 will host the 3rd Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat Event on Oct. 20 from 3pm to 7pm.

Cambridge Park 5k Run/Walk for Owen-A Family Friendly Event!

Race in memory of Owen Taraszkiewicz during Aberdeen Day on September 29th.

New Details In Keyport Boy's Tragic Drowning At Crystal Springs

New details have been released in the tragic death of a 6-year-old Keyport boy who drowned at Crystal Springs water park on July 30.