New Brunswick, NJ|News|
New Piscataway Wawa Announces Opening Date
The Wawa is located at 88 Centennial Avenue, and they will have giveaways, such as free t-shirts and free any-size hot coffee:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Middlesex, NJ|News|
New Details On I-287 Car Crash That Killed 17-Year-Old Middlesex Baseball Player
James Matula, 17, was part of the Middlesex High School varsity baseball team. He helped the team win a state championship in June.
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Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Long Branch Man Charged With Sex Crimes Against 2 Children, A Girl And A Boy
There were two victims: A girl who was under the age of 13 and a boy under the age of 16, said police.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown's River Plaza Chargers Win Regional Championship, Head To Nationals In Florida
These 9- and 10-year-olds from Middletown will next head to Naples, Florida Dec. 7 - 13 to compete in a national football championship.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
IMA Patients Donate Food To Middletown Helps Its Own, Lunch Break To Feed 1,000 Monmouth Families
All donations go to Middletown Helps Its Own and Lunch Break, two local non-profits that will provide Thanksgiving meals to 1,000 families.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Police Blotter, Nov. 17 - Nov. 23
Released by Secaucus Police, all of last week's arrests:
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Middletown, NJ|News|
New Info Released On Police-Involved Fatal E-Bike Crash In Middletown
The Attorney General identified the e-bike rider and the Atlantic Highlands Police officer involved in a deadly collision in Middletown:
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Middletown, NJ|News|
All The December Events In Monmouth County Parks
Meet Santa December 13 and 14 at historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel, and many more events:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middlesex, NJ|News|
Middlesex Boro Grieving Death Of Student
A student in the Middlesex borough school district died in the past week, the school district and police department announced.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
December Nature Programs At Liberty State Park
Pre-registration is required for all programs unless specified. Space is limited.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Aji Restaurant In Secaucus Will Reopen Monday
In an important news update for anyone craving a bowl of hot ramen soup, Aji restaurant in Secaucus will be reopening this Monday, Nov. 24.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Police Chief Holds Mock Press Conference With Cub Scouts
The 3rd, 4th and 5th graders asked the town police chief these questions:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Sara Weinstein Wins 3rd Seat On Middletown School Board
A recount was held Friday in the Middletown school board election, and Sara Weinstein was the candidate who received the most votes.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
3 New Businesses Opening In Woodbridge This Weekend
Two new businesses will open this weekend at the new Cloverleaf shopping center, plus the Colonia Tim Horton's is opening:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Superintendent Says These Are His Five Goals For The School District
On Friday, interim Secaucus school superintendent Mark Toback released these five goals for 2025-2026 for the school district:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
New Brunswick, NJ|News|
Highland Park's Tree Lighting, Santa Arrival And Gingerbread House Contest Will Be Nov. 29
The Highland Park Christmas tree lighting will be from 4-8 p.m. Nov. 29. The downtown menorah lighting will be Dec. 14.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Manasquan-Belmar, NJ|News|
Donate A Toy At Neptune McDonalds, Get A Free McCafe Beverage
Anyone who brings in a new, unwrapped toy will receive a free small McCafé beverage, Nov. 20 - Dec. 11:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Donate A Toy At Cliffwood Beach McDonalds, Get A Free McCafe Beverage
Anyone who brings in a new, unwrapped toy will receive a free small McCafé beverage, Nov. 20 - Dec. 11:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Donate A Toy At Woodbridge, Avenel McDonalds, Get A Free McCafe Beverage
Anyone who brings in a new, unwrapped toy will receive a free small McCafé beverage, Nov. 20 - Dec. 11:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
December Programs For Kids And Teens At Middletown Library
It's Christmas at the Middletown Library. The library has chances for kids to meet Santa, make an ornament with their grandparents and more:
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