Monday, May 13, 2013
Proud of your team? Keep us updated on their successes!
While we love to pretend we can be everywhere in Matawan and Aberdeen at once, we all know it just isn't that simple. And it is especially difficult to keep up with all of the great sports teams in the area. Hopefully, that's where you come in! If you've got a team you'd love to keep everyone updated on, our Local Voices section is for you. Whether you are a proud football mom or a cheering soccer dad, we want to be rooting the Huskies on right along with you! Blogging on Patch Blogging on Patch is more simple than it ever has been. You can begin blogging right away! Visit the Patch website, find our Local Voices section on the front page and click the "Want to blog on Patch?" button. Then, just start writing! Make sure to include team …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
The next chapter of your community's story begins with a single voice. Yours. Blog on Patch.
Want to get the word out about your expertise in a certain area? Do you have a passion for local sports or other community events? Or the inside happenings concerning bird watching in town? Maybe you want to write about the latest gadget and how it helps you with your day-to-day? How about the history of your home town? Whatever the area of interest, as long as it revolves around local, community news and events, Patch wants to hear from you! Patch is currently seeking new or experienced bloggers to join our growing team of writers. We are looking for anybody and everybody with insider knowledge on things going on, or related to, your home town. Examples of blogs we are looking for are numerous and include: sports, fitness, food, …
Friday, May 3, 2013
Promote your yard sale or flea market by adding it to the community calendar.
Sunny skies and temperatures over 60 degrees are forecast for this weekend, making it the perfect weather to peruse local sales and flea markets. Here are a few going on this weekend: Matawan Historical Society Plant Sale The Matawan Historical Society will be hosting a "Plant Sale" with all proceeds going toward the restoration of the exterior of the Burrowes Mansion. The sale will be held at the mansion from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. while people tour the historical site during Monmouth County's Weekend in Old Monmouth. Indoor Market at First Friends Daycare Keep cool while you shop an indoor flea market at First Friends Daycare on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. A variety of items are sold each weekend, including jewelry, new clothes…
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Want to promote a volunteer effort or let everyone know what your business has been up to?
Matawan-Aberdeen Patch is a community hub where you can get local news and information, comment on stories and find out about nearby events. But did you know that you can also share your news directly on Patch? It's easy and it's always free. In just five steps, you can promote an award your local business won, tell the community about your volunteer efforts or share an accomplishment. Here's how: How to Upload Announcements If you have any questions or need help, reach out to your local editor Chelsea Naso at chelsea.naso@patch.com.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Upload your opinions to Patch directly - it's quick and easy.
Patch is not your run-of-the-mill, average news website. We want to hear from our readers about anything and everything that is going on in town! Want to publicly thank someone? Have an opinion you want to vocalize? Share your viewpoint by posting a “Letter to the Editor” in Matawan-Aberdeen Patch’s Local Voices section. Here's how: When you are on the Matawan-Aberdeen Patch homepage, click on the "Want to blog on Patch?" button under the top four stories on the site. Then: Voila! It is that quick and easy to have your thoughts and feelings published. Local Voices is not just a place to submit letters to the editor every so often - although you can certainly use it that way. If you have something more to say, consider posting to Local …
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Don't let a morning go by without your Patch fix. We'll send you a steamy mug of the latest news, events, opinion and fun stuff, ready for you when you wake up. Here's how you can sign up.
We're Matawan-Aberdeen Patch, and we just want to say, "good morning!" That's what the daily Patch e-mail newsletter is all about. Every morning, as you're rising to start your day, we send you the latest local headlines, events, blogs, photos and community tidbits — right to your inbox, free of charge. You can read our headlines on your smart phone as you're on the train, or simply on your computer as you sip your coffee and prepare for the day. All you have to do is sign up. You won't believe how easy it is. Here's why we think you'll like it. 1) It's quick. Hey, we know you get a lot of email. That's why we made it easy to read. 2) We're all about your community. With a quick scan, you'll find stories about your schools, the local …
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Just sign up for the free newsletter and you’ll be able to keep up with what’s going on around town.
Keeping up with all the comings and goings in the Matawan-Aberdeen area isn’t easy. Fortunately, Matawan-Aberdeen Patch is here to help! Just sign up for our free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts and you’ll be able to keep up with local happenings with ease. The Matawan-Aberdeen Patch newsletter features the top headlines on the site, blog posts, events, announcements and even deals from local retailers. Signing up is simple, too! Just follow this link to get “Patched in!” If you want to submit news to the site so it has a chance to make in the newsletter, you can do that too! Just login and post to your heart’s content. Follow these links to get going: If you happen to be a shutterbug, you can even show off your skills by posting…
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Whether you own a local business, are part of a local organization or just like to be involved, we've got you covered
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
Patch's mission is simple. We want to make life ridiculously easy for you and your neighbors! We're here for you, whether you are a local business owner, part of a local volunteer organization or just have a point of view you want to share with the community. First, log in as a Patch user. Then, take advantage of Patch in any or all of the four following free ways: 1. Announcements Our Announcements section is free and easy to use. All you have to do is go to matawan-aberdeen.patch.com, scroll the mouse over the word news, click announcements, click "Add an Announcement" on the top right and fill out the form and submit. If you add photos to your announcements, they will likely be featured on the front page. 2. Event Listings This is a …
Sunday, September 30, 2012
5 easy steps to keep people informed and involved.
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Sunday, September 30, 2012
Do you have news or information you’d like to post on Patch? You can do this very easily. That’s right, five-simple-steps easy. How to Upload Announcements Here are some examples of great announcements on Patch, recently uploaded by users like you: If you run into an issue, we're here to help. Contact local editor Chelsea Naso at chelsea.naso@patch.com with any questions.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Taking your new iPhone for a spin? Download the Patch app for quick access to local news and events.
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
Lucky enough to get a mobile device this holiday season? Let's put it to work learning about your community. Patch has apps for iPhones and Android phones, and also makes it easy for you to upload photos, news and comments from anywhere. Here's a look at a few ways you can connect with Patch through your mobile device. Patch for iPhone Patch for iPhone keeps customers connected to the latest news, weather, local business listings and current events happening in their neighborhood. Patch’s app will keep them engaged and mobile by delivering 24/7 local community coverage. The Patch app's useful features include: Plus, they can save anything from favorite stories to business listings direct to the iPhone for easy offline access. Customer …
Jessica Lotito
9:36 am on Sunday, December 25, 2011
Patch for the iPhone is Awesome! I use it every day and it's probably the most user friendly app I have. Get it today! more ›