Middletown, NJ|News|
Here's What Caused All The Middletown Power Outages This Past Weekend
It was a frustrating — and hot — weekend for thousands in Monmouth County, and here are the three exact reasons why it happened:
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New Brunswick, NJ|News|
Safety Upgrades Coming To Dangerous New Brunswick Intersection
The intersection of Jersey and Van Dyke avenues has seen more than 60 car collisions between 2019 and 2023:
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Woodbridge|News|
Something Strange In Your Yard? Call A Rutgers Master Gardener
If you notice something strange growing, crawling, slithering or eating in your backyard, who you gonna call? Rutgers Master Gardeners!
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Man, 28, Stabbed At American Dream Mall Parking Deck
A man was stabbed at a parking deck at American Dream mall Saturday night. A 29-year-old Jersey City man was arrested and charged:
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Woodbridge|News|
Tiki Bar On The Woodbridge Waterfront Now Open
This is the brand-new tiki bar at the Woodbridge municipal marina in Sewaren; it's a full-service bar with a full liquor license.
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Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Has A Problem With Bullying: School Board Member
Jacqueline Tobacco and others: Limiting kids' use of phones in school is one step the district can take to address texting/social bullying.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
6 Injured In Perth Amboy House Fire During July 4th Celebration
"We have no reason to believe this had anything to do with fireworks," said Perth Amboy Fire Chief Edward Mullen.
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Manasquan-Belmar, NJ|News|
Energy From Latest Approved NJ Wind Farm Brought Ashore In Sea Girt
Atlantic Shores, co-owned by Shell, plans to build turbines off Atlantic City and Barnegat Light. Sea Girt is one cable connection point.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Suspects Sought In Old Bridge Shoplifting, Use Of Stolen Credit Card
Police say these two men shoplifted designer sunglasses from Reel Optics Vision; others used a stolen credit card at the 7-Eleven on Rt. 9.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Smoke Alarms Did Not Go Off In Eatontown Popeye's Fire, Police Say
It was Eatontown police officers on a routine patrol who smelled smoke and first noticed there was a fire at the Popeye's on Rt. 35 Friday:
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Secaucus, NJ|News|
Spuntino Wine Bar In Clifton Launches 'Wine Walkabouts' For $45
For those looking to try something new on lazy summer evenings, Spuntino Wine Bar in Clifton is launching "Wine Walkarounds."
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Not All Agree With Middletown's Proposed Cell Phone 'Ban' In Schools
"I think we're 95 percent there," said Board president Frank Capone, one of the Middletown parents who was initially skeptical:
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Secaucus, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Secaucus July 4th 2024 Events
Secaucus already had their fireworks Monday night, but Patch put together a guide of parades, fireworks and free concerts in the area:
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Manasquan-Belmar, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Manasquan-Belmar July 4th 2024 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in the Manasquan-Belmar area:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Asbury Park, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Asbury Park July 4th 2024 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in the Asbury Park area:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Long Branch-Eatontown July 4th 2024 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in the Long Branch-Eatontown area:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Little Silver-Oceanport, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Little Silver-Oceanport July 4th 2024 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in the Little Silver-Oceanport area:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Middletown July 4th 2024 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in the Middletown area:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Matawan-Aberdeen July 4th 2024 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Matawan-Aberdeen:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
New Brunswick, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: New Brunswick July 4th 2024 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around New Brunswick.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
