Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Woman Publishes Allergy-Friendly Cookbook
After her husband was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, Jeanette Smerina got busy creating dozens of gluten-, soy- and dairy-free meals.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
- Woodbridge, NJ
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Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Free Car Seat Safety Inspections In Sayreville This Dec., January
No appointment is required, walk-ins are welcome. Held at the Middlesex County Fire Academy on the following dates:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Asbury Park, NJ|News|
North To Shore Will Return To NJ In 2025; Performers Not Yet Announced
Acts for 2025 are not yet announced, but in the past Carlos Santana, Kevin Hart, Halsey, the B-52s and Demi Lovato have all performed:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Old Middletown Train Station Will Become Town Museum In 2026
This is the very old train station building that sits in the daily commuter parking lot across the street from the Middletown Arts Center.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Police Blotter, Dec. 2 - Dec. 8
A man is now arrested and charged with breaking into cars at the Extended Stay hotel on Meadowlands Parkway last Thanksgiving day, 2023:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Nearly 12 Drones Flew Over Naval Weapons Station Earle In Middletown
The drones were spotted hovering over Naval Weapons station Earle Friday night. The naval base is a no-fly zone:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Large Police Presence At Secaucus Dunkin' Donuts Saturday
This was reported at midday Saturday. Here's why:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Woman, 57, Hit And Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In Perth Amboy: Police
A 57-year-old woman was killed in a hit and run Thursday night in Perth Amboy, and a Perth Amboy man has been charged with the crime.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Woodbridge Man Attacked Stepfather With Hammer, Prosecutor Alleges
This happened at approximately 6:42 p.m. Saturday inside a home on Sherry Street in Woodbridge:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
IMA Urgent Care, Primary Care Hosts Holiday Toy Drive
If you want to donate, toys can be dropped off to IMA's nine offices in Monmouth County through Dec. 15.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Man Accused Of Stalking, Touching Woman At Middletown At Home Store
Police say this happened Nov. 22 at the At Home store on Rt. 35 north in Middletown:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Night At NJ Devils March 7; Buy Tickets Now
Tickets include a postgame on-ice shoot from the blue line experience. All children receive a Devils swag bag. Tickets are $75.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Person Killed In Hit And Run Thursday Night In Perth Amboy
The fatal hit-and-run occurred on Elm Street in Perth Amboy Thursday night, said police.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Take Santa Photos With Kevin Smith For 1 More Night Only In Red Bank
Take a photo with filmmaker Kevin Smith ("Clerks I, II and III") dressed as Santa, out of his comic book shop in Red Bank:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Mike Gelesky's Holiday Train Show Up Now At Barron Arts Center
Free, but reservations are required on all weekends and Christmas week (Dec 23-30). To make your weekend reservation call 732-634-0413.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown's Daddy-Daughter Winter Dance Will Be Jan. 31, Feb. 1
Dress to impress. Enjoy a night of dancing, fun, good food and fun surprises. Book tickets now:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Brookdale Now Offers College Courses In Film Production And Wardrobe
The reason so many movies are currently filming in New Jersey is because Gov. Murphy revived the state's Film and Digital Media Tax Credit.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
NJ Woman Smoked Pot, Drank Before Rt. 1 Crash That Injured Family: PD
The woman charged with DUI in a Thanksgiving eve crash on Rt. 1 told police she smoked pot and drank alcohol before getting in her car:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
5-Course Tasting Menu Dec. 12 At James Beard-Finalist Lita In Aberdeen
The evening will start with an optional cocktail in La Otra, Lita’s neighboring intimate cocktail bar. From there ...
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
New Brunswick, NJ|News|
Rutgers Students Bought, Sold Drugs On Private Social Media App: PD
A former Rutgers student created the social media app, open only to Rutgers students, where people could buy and sell drugs, say police:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
