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Asbury Park is the first town in New Jersey to ban backyard breeding, as it tries to combat underground dog fighting that persists there.
Here are all the offerings for toddlers, children and even teens this August at Sandy Hook:
From National Night Out on Aug. 5 to the town talent show Aug. 13, here's everything coming up in August in Secaucus:
The dead raccoon was found at Greenwood Drive and Cedarwood Drive in Piscataway.
Truly like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the Eatontown's Popeyes is coming back.
A new Burlington clothing store will open soon at St. Georges Crossing​ in Woodbridge:
It's called Shipwreck'd, and they just opened last Thursday in Neptune.
Police say he did the same thing in Matawan and Spring Lake, where he was charged with 22 counts of burglary.
If you're looking for something to do with kids during the dog days of summer, here are free activities at Liberty State Park:
Spring Lake Police first received a 911 call at 4:07 a.m. July 7 that a man dressed in all black was seen in a backyard.
Released by Secaucus Police, all of last week's arrests:
Here's the lineup of free adult classes and events this August at the Middletown Township Public Library:
A man broke into a home in Spring Lake Friday night and he was confronted by the homeowners in an upstairs bedroom, said police.
It was an intense one-week program that teaches teenagers character building, teamwork and discipline.
A new location for date night, private parties and virtual reality sports now open on the third floor of American Dream.
An Ocean Twp. man was arrested after leading police on a car chase through Ocean and Wall Monday.
The fatal crash occurred at 9:23 p.m. Monday on Rt. 120 north, near the mall.
Brandon Soares, 33, of Piscataway is charged by Middlesex Police as the suspect.
Entry to the Woodbridge Junior Police Academy is open to any middle school student in Woodbridge Township (grades 6th through 8th).
The gang activity in those towns includes dog fighting, the trading of illegal guns, selling drugs and revenge shootings.
