Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
West Long Branch Postpones 2025 Fireworks To Aug. 30
West Long Branch postponed its 2025 fireworks show to Aug. 30 — but it's not because of Tuesday night's impending heavy rain.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
- Woodbridge, NJ
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Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Aberdeen Twp. Fireworks Are Postponed To July 11
Due to Tuesday night's predicted heavy rain, Aberdeen Twp. announced Tuesday morning its fireworks are now postponed to Friday, July 11.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Repairman Accused Of Touching Woman Inappropriately In Secaucus
Police say this happened June 20 at a home on 9th Street:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
2 Teens Charged In Fatal Shooting On The Beach At Pier Village
A teenager from Woodbridge and a second teen are charged with the fatal shooting of a third Woodbridge teen June 12 at Pier Village.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Anchors Tiki Bar Has Free Country Line Dancing Tuesday Nights This Summer
And yes, Anchors tiki bar will be open this Thursday, July 3 until 11 p.m. The bar is a prime location to view the Woodbridge fireworks.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
New Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care Now Open On Rt. 3
It's now open at the former Hoffman-La Roche site, now called ON3. Hackensack also built a medical school in that same complex.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Police Blotter, June 23 - June 30
A Newark man is charged with fraudulently using credit cards at the Secaucus Best Buy on June 4, and many more arrests:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
South Amboy's Station Bay Expands With The Pearl: 291 More Rental Apartments Near NYC Ferries
The launch of direct-to-Manhattan ferry service transformed South Amboy’s empty, post-industrial shoreline into a very nice place to live.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Woman Taken Into Custody At Extended Stay Hotel In Secaucus
Police were initially called there last Thursday night, June 26, because the woman was threatening to stab people, said police.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office Now Accepting Applications for New Internship Program
Internships are open to current college students for academic credit.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Woodbridge Will Be Looking For Those Setting Off Illegal Fireworks
Marked and unmarked Woodbridge Police vehicles will be on patrol through next weekend, and will respond to all fireworks calls.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Officially Takes Ownership Of Mater Dei Prep, Now A Public Park
The track, football field and baseball fields are now officially a public park. Mater Dei Prep High School will be demolished by early fall.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
New Brunswick, NJ|News|
Piscataway Woman Killed In 287 Crash Tuesday
Her husband was driving on I-287 through Edison when he rear-ended a box truck, said State Police. She was killed in the crash.
Carly Baldwin and Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Monmouth County SPCA Offers Animal Rescue Camp For Kids
Does your child love pets and animals? Then consider signing them for this unique summer camp, offered by the Monmouth County SPCA:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Salsa By The Bay Free Salsa Dancing, Lessons Friday Night In Perth Amboy
Starting at 5:30 p.m., there will be free group salsa dance lessons, then open dancing and live music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Asbury Park, NJ|News|
Latest Status Of Jersey Shore Lifeguard Who Was Impaled By Umbrella
"She's in great spirits, talking and laughing," said her boss. "She would come back to work tomorrow if she could."
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Perth Amboy Hair Salon Owner Admits To COVID Fraud
The owner of La Vogue House of Beauty hair salon in Perth Amboy admitted she inflated her salon's revenue and number of employees.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Manasquan-Belmar, NJ|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Manasquan-Belmar
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Manasquan-Belmar:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Asbury Park, NJ|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Asbury Park
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Asbury Park:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Residents Donate Bottled Water, Food For Eatontown Fire Dept.
IMA Urgent & Primary Care always hosts this drive in June so local first responders have an adequate supply of water in the summer.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
