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With a few weeks of summer left there's plenty to do in Ocean City. From hermit crab pageants to live music, see what’s happening this week:
Barnegat’s Board of Education is asking Gov. Murphy to let school districts decide if masks are needed in school based on local COVID data.
Berkeley’s weekly meal distribution for those in need has been moved to Wednesday at the Manitou Park Firehouse on Fort De France Avenue.
Traffic advisories this week in Absecon, Egg Harbor Township and Hamilton Township could cause delays for motorists, officials said.
Gritty and the 2021 Flyers Community Caravan will roll through Ocean City on Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Fred will hit NJ this week, bringing with it heavy rain, thunderstorms and excessive heat. Here's what to expect.
The Stafford Township Board of Education says it should have the authority to decide whether students and staff should wear masks in school.
The Berkeley Township Board of Education says it should have the authority to decide whether masks should be worn in school.
A 21-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle in Ocean City on Wednesday has died from her injuries, authorities said Monday.
Two NJ state police detectives – a husband and wife – forfeited their jobs to resolve charges about their roles in a Jersey Shore bar fight.
Despite unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic, 2,900 restaurants nationwide were recognized on this year's list.
A man’s wedding ring was back on his hand hours after it went missing in Ocean City thanks to John Favano’s passion for metal detecting.
Rep. Jeff Van Drew called the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan “one of the most embarrassing days we've had in our country.”
Mustache Bill’s Diner in Barnegat Light struggled to find staff this summer, but owner Bill Smith said the diner has never been busier.
Released by Lacey Police and unedited by Patch, all of last week's police reports and arrests:
Cape May County is among those in the state with a "high" rate of community transmission, according to the CDC.
More signs warning against illegal parking on Ocean Drive were put up as people continue to flock to Dog Beach in Egg Harbor Township.
A man has pleaded guilty to attempted murder in a 2019 shooting that involved a Tuckerton police officer, prosecutors said Friday.
As New York City moves to require vaccine passports for customers and workers in indoor venues, Gov. Phil Murphy remains on the fence.
The swimming beach at A. Paul King County Park will be closed on a few days in August as college-aged lifeguards return to school.
