Bridgewater|News|
Newly Renovated Applebee's Hosts Ribbon Cutting In Bridgewater
Renovations included updated light fixtures, enhanced booth and bar seating, and vibrant neighborhood-inspired murals in Bridgewater.
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Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
- Bridgewater, NJ
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield’s Summer Programs Support Student Learning And Connection
The two-week enrichment program is designed to support English language acquisition through engaging, hands-on activities.
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Residents, Neighbors Evacuated Due To Garage Fire In Garwood
Garwood Police Officers helped to evacuate the residents on Tuesday morning.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Multiple Traffic Lights Out Due To Power Outage In Westfield
Westfield Police sent out an alert about the outage on Tuesday.
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Bridgewater|News|
Gas Station, Food Mart Approved For Finderne Avenue In Bridgewater
The application will expand a pre-existing, non-conforming gas station and add a new food mart off Finderne Avenue.
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Bridgewater|News|
Assailant Flees Sex Assault After Victim Calls 911 In North Plainfield: Prosecutor
Authorities said that while being assaulted, the woman was able to call 911, which caused Oscar Vasquez Barraza of Plainfield to run away.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Somerset Man Sentenced For Stealing $600K In Dead Father's Benefits
Steven Jones, 66, of Somerset, unlawfully collected his dead father's federal retirement benefit payments for nearly 20 years.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Rising Enrollment Could Shift Where Students Attend Schools In Basking Ridge
The Board of Education approved the first reading of a policy to allow the Superintendent to assign students to Oak Street School if needed.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
6 Candidates Running For School Board In Hillsborough Township
Three spots are available on the Board of Education. Here's who's running.
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Bridgewater|News|
High Heat, Humidity Trigger Air Quality Alert In Somerset County
A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Wednesday night as heat index values up to 104 degrees are expected.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Extreme Heat, Humidity Trigger Air Quality Alert In Union County
A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Wednesday night as heat index values up to 105 degrees are expected.
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Bridgewater|News|
7 Candidates Running For School Board In Bridgewater-Raritan
Three spots are available on the Board of Education. Here's who's running.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
4 Candidates Running For School Board In Bernards Township
Three spots are available on the Board of Education. Here's who's running.
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Watchung-Green Brook, NJ|News|
Man Arrested For Shooting Gun At Person, Business On Route 22 In Watchung: Prosecutor
Police say Naseem Eure, 20, of Plainfield, fired a gunshot at a person on the sidewalk, hitting a business on Route 22 with people outside.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Possible Rabid Raccoon Who Bit 3 Westfield Residents Still On The Loose
Authorities shared an update Monday on their efforts to find the raccoon using trappings and continued canvassing.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Broadway Hot & Honey Chicken Opens In Westfield
Westfield is Broadway Chicken's third location. It offers made-to-order chicken sandwiches, tenders, waffle fries, brussel sprouts and more.
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Warren, NJ|News|
Trapped Driver Rescued By Firefighters In King George Road Crash In Warren
King George Road remains closed on Tuesday for emergency road and utility work.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Abandoned Dog Found Tied To Tree In Montgomery
A man was walking along a path near a utility building when he heard a dog barking on Friday night, said police.
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Bridgewater|News|
Man Sentenced In 1997 Cold Case Strangulation Murder At Bridgewater Park
"I have had nightmares about this day happening for almost 30 years," said Robert Creter, of being caught and arrested.
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Bernardsville-Bedminster, NJ|News|
Bernards High School Achieves 'River-Friendly' Certification
Students on the Green Team completed a checklist of actions to help protect rivers, water quality, wildlife habitats, and educate students.
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