Community Corner

Four Simple Ways to Make Patch Work for You

Whether you own a local business, are part of a local organization or just like to be involved, we've got you covered!

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

Find out what's happening in Manalapanwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Our Announcements section is free and easy to use. All you have to do is go to manalapan.patch.com, scroll the mouse over the word "News", click on "Announcements". You will be brought to the Announcements page which lists all local announcements uploaded by users like you. Click "Add an Announcement" on the top right of the page, 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

Find out what's happening in Manalapanwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

This is a great way to publicize your group's special events and happenings. Our calendar is a community resource built by members of our community. To add an event to our calendar, all you have to do is go to manalapan.patch.com, click on the word "Events" in the navigation bar, click "Add an Event" on the top right of the page, fill out the form, and submit. With this form, you are also encouraged to upload photos or PDF versions of a flyer advertising the event. The more photos and the more detailed, the more likely the event will be featured on the front page.

3. Blogging

We invite all members of our community to blog. There is no set limit on how much or little you blog, frequency is completely up to you. If this is something you are interested in, please e-mail local editor Katrina Rossos at katrina.rossos@patch.com. We've had bloggers write about a variety of topics, including early childhood education, gardening, financial advice, style tips, weather, community awareness, or just tell a funny story.

All users can add events taking place at local spots, can on a scale of one to five stars, and can . But owners of local businesses get extra bonuses when they claim a listing. Owners or managers should search for their business listing and select "claim you listing" in order to make updates to the page. A form will pop up asking for your name, contact information, and proof of ownership. You will be able to make changes and updates to your listing, including managing photos and videos.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here