Middletown, NJ|News|
Nut Swamp Elementary Holds Spring Clothing Drive
The clothing drive is a fundraiser for the 5th grade class at Nut Swamp.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
- Woodbridge, NJ
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Woodbridge|News|
See Photos From Woodbridge St. Patrick's Day Parade
As the temperatures slowly climbed and the sun shone brightly, thousands of people came out to celebrate Irish-American pride in Woodbridge:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Parlin Man Worked With Latin King Members To Sell Fentanyl: Police
Prosecutors say they purchased the fentanyl, cocaine and other drugs in Newark, and sold the narcotics in Essex and Union counties.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Man Masturbated, Showed Child Porn While In Telehealth Appointment: PD
Police say this man masturbated while in a virtual telehealth waiting room for a healthcare provider in Old Bridge.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Trader Joe's Coming To Woodbridge
A Trader Joe’s is coming to Woodbridge, Mayor John McCormac announced on his Facebook page Friday evening.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Anti-Musk/Trump Protest Outside Eatontown Tesla Dealership Saturday
There will also be a Women's Day March in Red Bank Saturday, led by Garden State Equality and Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Homes Are Assessed Every Year; Rose 11 Percent In 2025
Unlike elsewhere in New Jersey, property values are assessed every year in Monmouth County.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Get Ready For The Woodbridge St. Patrick's Day Parade This Sunday
Get your green ready! The Woodbridge St. Patrick's Day parade is the largest parade in the state.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Asbury Park, NJ|News|
Man Fatally Stabbed In Neptune City Tuesday Night
At 11:31 p.m. Tuesday, Neptune Police were called for a report of a stabbing outside a home on the 200 block of West Sylvania Avenue.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional Sees 3 Percent Reduction In State Aid
The amount of aid school districts receive from Trenton is very important, as it helps districts prepare their budgets.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Woodbridge Schools Receive 3 Percent Less In State Aid For '25-'26
The amount of aid districts receive from Trenton is very important, as it helps districts prepare their budgets:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
'25-'26 State Aid Figures Released For Eatontown, Shore Regional
Last week, as part of Gov. Phil Murphy's budget, state aid figures were released for New Jersey school districts.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Little Silver-Oceanport, NJ|News|
'25-'26 State Aid Released For Little Silver, Oceanport Schools
Last week, as part of Gov. Phil Murphy's budget, state aid figures were released for New Jersey school districts.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Sees 6 Percent Increase In State Aid For '25-26 School Year
The Middletown school district — usually a victim of yearly state aid reductions from Trenton — actually saw an increase for next year.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
March Events At The Secaucus Library
On March 21, kids 7 and up are invited to Build a Birdhouse workshop, and there's a Bird House Build-a-Thon for all ages all day March 22.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Meet Miss American Irish Of The Woodbridge St. Patrick's Day Parade
Her grandparents, Kathy and Jim McFadden, are longtime members of the Woodbridge American Irish Association.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Arts Center Hosts Antique Marketplace March 15
Peruse four dozen vendors selling antiques, vinyl records, costume jewelry, vintage clothing, military gear, dolls and more:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Meet Irish Man, Woman Of The Year In Woodbridge St. Patrick's Parade
The Woodbridge St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off at 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, March 9.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Coach Accused Of Sex Assault Quit, Not Eligible For Pension
The Middletown schools superintendent said a report this week from ShoreNewsNetwork was "politically-motivated and false."
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Hosts Meeting March 18 To Make Newman Springs Road Safer
Newman Springs has been a high-volume road for years. Except the traffic is getting worse and it's getting more dangerous, say residents.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
