Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|News|
Duplex Fire Displaces Families In Red Bank: Authorities
The fire broke out around 9 a.m. on Monday, displacing 10 people in six families, authorities said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
- Freehold, NJ
Sara Winick is an NJ Local Editor covering Freehold, Holmdel-Hazlet, Manalapan, Marlboro-Colts Neck, Red Bank-Shrewsbury, Rumson-Fair Haven and Wall. A recent graduate of American University, Sara received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Creative Writing in 2024, and has lived in Central Jersey for most of her life.
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Tariff Changes In NJ Ahead Of Holiday Shopping: What To Know
While some tariffs have recently been lifted, it may take a while before those changes are reflected in lower grocery prices.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|News|
Annual Holiday Concert Sets Return To Monmouth County
The Monmouth Civic Chorus will present “A Joyous Day” in late December at the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre. See details:
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Manalapan, NJ|News|
Manalapan-Englishtown Regional Schools Seek To Fill Board Vacancy
The term for the vacant board seat will run until Dec. 31, 2026, district officials said. See details:
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Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|News|
Annual Food Drive Provides Thanksgiving Meals To Local Families
For the eighth year, IMA Urgent Care & Primary Care hosted its drive to benefit Lunch Break and Middletown Helps Its Own. See details:
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Manalapan, NJ|News|
Vandalism, Fraud, Harassment: Manalapan Police Blotter
Manalapan Police reported incidents of vandalism, fraud, harassment and more from Nov. 5 through Nov. 11.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Thanksgiving Grocery, Black Friday Retail Hours: What’s Open, Closed In NJ
The holiday season is here. Check out store hours for Thanksgiving and Black Friday in New Jersey:
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Wall, NJ|News|
1 Injured After Race Car Overturns At Wall Stadium Speedway: NJ State Police
The accident occurred on Saturday after the car tried to make a left turn and lost directional control, police told Patch.
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Wall, NJ|News|
Crash Involving Utility Pole Closes Road In Wall: Police
The crash occurred Friday afternoon and led to low-hanging wires across the roadway, police said.
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Freehold|News|
Holiday Lights, Record Show, Craft Fair: This Weekend In Monmouth County
Looking for something new to do? Here’s what’s happening around Monmouth County this weekend:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Local Real Estate Company Hosts 8th Annual Donation Drive
For their annual drive, EXIT Realty East Coast collected about 1,000 pounds of food and hygiene items for Lunch Break. See details:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Wall, NJ|News|
Man Who Died Of Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Was From Wall Township, Report Says
Brian Waitzel, a 47-year-old JetBlue pilot, died suddenly a few hours after eating meat in 2024, the report said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Monmouth County Resident Named As 2026 Rhodes Scholar
Omar M. Abuattieh, a Holmdel resident and Rutgers doctoral student, is the university's ninth Rhodes Scholar overall.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Driver Dies After SUV Runs Off Road, Strikes Trees In Old Bridge: NJ State Police
The crash occurred early Wednesday on the Garden State Parkway south express lanes, police said.
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Woodbridge, NJ|News|
Residents Leap From 2nd Floor Window Of Burning NJ Home, Police Say
Two people had to jump out of the second-floor window of the home after a fire broke out there Tuesday night, police said.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Will NJ Have A White Christmas? Here’s What The Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts
The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its outlook for a White Christmas across the U.S. in 2025. See what predictions are in New Jersey:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Wall, NJ|News|
1 Person Injured In Wall Township Crash, Police Say
Drivers should expect delays on Route 34 South while vehicles are being removed, police said.
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Manalapan, NJ|News|
Annual Christmas Tree, Menorah Lightings Set In Manalapan
Attendees will be able to enjoy food, festivities and more at the holiday lighting events. See details:
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Edison-Metuchen, NJ|News|
Edison Student Awarded Scholarship For Organ & Tissue Donation Advocacy
Anika Bhatnagar is one of six NJ students awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation's Health Sciences Scholarship Program.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
This NJ Restaurant Is Among Top 100 In America, New Ranking Says
OpenTable's list of 2025's Top 100 Restaurants is based on diner reviews and the percentage of advance reservations, among other metrics.
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