Lacey, NJ|News|
Optum Closing Offices, Including In Lacey: See Where
Optum, a UnitedHealth company, plans to lay off 572 NJ workers through February, with many medical practices closing after this month.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Optum Closing Offices, Including In Manahawkin: See Where
Optum, a UnitedHealth company, plans to lay off 572 NJ workers through February, with many medical practices closing after this month.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
Embattled NJ Mayor Wins Reelection Shortly Before Child Abuse Trial Begins
Mayor Marty Small Sr. made history Tuesday night: the first Atlantic City mayor to win while under indictment.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
$28.9M Bond Referendum Passes: What It Means For Lacey Residents
Voters had their say Tuesday night, and the bond referendum passed. Here's what Lacey residents can expect:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
$95K Scam Stopped By Barnegat Police
A Barnegat resident was almost scammed out of $95,000 after a pop-up saying his computer was infected with malware led to him sending money.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Thanksgiving Snow In Old Farmer's Almanac’s Travel Forecast: See NJ’s Early Prediction
Parts of the country might see snowflakes for Thanksgiving, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Here's what's forecast in NJ:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Berkeley Township Council Election 2025: See Unofficial Results
The polls have closed, and votes are rolling in. See unofficial election results in Berkeley Township:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Berkeley School Board Election 2025: Live Results
The polls have closed, and votes are rolling in. See unofficial election results in Berkeley Township:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
See Bond Referendum Results: Lacey School Board Election 2025
See the unofficial election results in Lacey Township:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Lacey Township Committee Election 2025: Live Results
The polls have closed, and votes are rolling in. See unofficial election results in LaceyTownship:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Newcomer Leads Over 28-Year School Board Member At Southern Regional: Unofficial Results
See unofficial election results in Stafford Township:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
2 Newcomers, Incumbent Lead Ocean City School Board Race 2025: See Results
The polls have closed, and votes are rolling in. See unofficial election results in Ocean CIty:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Who's On The Ballot In Ocean City: General Election 2025
Election Day is Nov. 4. Here's what voters should know as they head to the polls:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Who's On The Ballot In Barnegat-Manahawkin: General Election 2025
Election Day is Nov. 4. Here's what voters should know as they head to the polls:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Who's On The Ballot In Berkeley: General Election 2025
Election Day is Nov. 4. Here's what voters should know as they head to the polls:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Who's On The Ballot In Lacey: General Election 2025
Election Day is Nov. 4. Here's what voters should know as they head to the polls:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Lacey Township Committee Election 2025: Barry Bendar
Two seats are open on the Lacey Township Committee. Here's what Barry Bendar had to say.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City Cop Turned U.S. Marshal's Story Told On Stage
Jim Plousis has had a storied career, which was shared in a memoir. A staged reading based on that memoir is coming to Cape May.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Cheer On Ocean City Runners In NYC Marathon
Cheer on local runners and watch live as they take on the New York City Marathon 26.2-mile race on Sunday. See how to watch:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Cheer On Barnegat-Manahawkin Runners In NYC Marathon
Cheer on local runners and watch live as they take on the New York City Marathon 26.2-mile race on Sunday. See how to watch:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff