Ocean Professional Theatre Company Partnering With Three Barnegat Restaurants

The Barnegat-based theater’s first season in town will start next month

Humane Societies Help Control LBI Feral Cat Population [PHOTOS]

The Associated Humane Societies held a spay and neuter clinic with its new mobile truck

Old-Time Liquor Store Settles into New Digs

Business Gearing up for First Summer in New Location

Best Buy to Close 50 Stores Next Year

The big box retailer also announced it will cut 400 jobs.

Barnegat Daycare Center Teaches Children About the Environment

Facility has on-site greenhouse

Seasonal Employers Looking to Hire at Weekend Job Fairs

Long Beach Island is looking for people to work in Beach Haven and elsewhere

Effort to Up Local Seafood Consumption Gains Steam

Rutgers extension agent started grassroots push to get residents asking for Jersey fish and shellfish

Fukushima's Lessons Guide Safety Upgrades at Oyster Creek, Says Exelon

Forked River nuclear plant installed new equipment, reassessed emergency procedures and more since the disaster occurred in Japan on March 11, 2011

Get Away While Staying Within Reach in Princeton

Destination lodging has historic background

Local K-Mart, Sears Stores Survive Second Round of Closures

Sears Holding to close one store in New Jersey

Blockbuster to Close a Third of Its Stores

Stafford Township store among those to be shuttered

Put N.J. in Its Place in American History

The South Jersey Museum of American History provides expansive historical context

Nursing Home Workers Celebrate Contract Settlement

Seniors Management North, which runs nursing and care facilities in Barnegat and Manchester, reached an agreement this week with unionized workers

Calling All Businesses: Claim Your Listing on Patch

Manage your business' profile on Patch — it's free and easy!

Bring on the Blooms

Valentine's Day means big business for local flower shop

More Gas Stations Switching to Cash Versus Credit Pricing

Local expert says blames tough profit margins and increased credit card fees for increases when paying by credit/debit for gasoline

Center for Vocational Rehabilitation Packages Goods and Delivers Jobs

CVR trains and employs disabled residents in Monmouth and Ocean counties while providing services for area businesses

Developer Pushes Application to Convert Planned Senior Community to Mixed-Age Housing

New 305-unit development west of the Parkway would have separate sections targeted to seniors and families, plus a mandated 20 percent affordable component

Some Roast, Some Toast New Wine Shipping Bill

Jersey wineries happy that direct shipping to consumers and retailers now legal, but others in the supply chain are concerned the new law will undermine the industry

Boutique Owner to Host Charity Fashion Show

Stafford Township shop owner seeking vendors, offering tickets for Feb. 13 event

EPA Pinpoints Ocean County's Biggest Industrial Polluters

New EPA emissions map pinpoints landfill, power plants as sources of greenhouse gases

Barnegat Genuardi's Store For Sale

Parent company exiting the Philadelphia-South Jersey market

Lacey Zoning Board Approves Walmart Wind Turbines

OmniWind Energy Systems, LLC will be replacing 10 existing light poles in the Lanoka Harbor Walmart parking lot with wind turbines

Local Kmart, Sears Stores to be Spared – For Now

No Jersey stores among those slated for closure, but company says list will grow

Some Concern Still Exists at Ocean County Mall After Incident with Drugs, Gun

Mall remains busy despite arrest of armed suspects last week

Beach Haven's Surflight Theatre Emerges from Bankruptcy

LBI venue planning next year's season following approval of payoff plans

Restaurant Owner Opens New Location in Waretown

The second Spiaggia e Luna will serve up deli specialties and homemade bread and pasta as well as pizza

Shopping Smart on Cyber Monday

The next big day of the holiday shopping season kickoff comes today

Atlantic Books Going Out of Business

Owner estimates the Manahawkin store will close early next year

Who Gets Your 'Small Business Saturday' Love?

Give a shout out to your favorite Barnegat mom-and-pops

State to Shoppers: Know Your Retail Rights

Division of Consumer Affairs issues tips on refunds, rainchecks, recalled toys, online shopping and more

Barnegat Resident's Train Shop Chugs into Lacey

Cary Van Nuis opens new toy and hobby store in Forked River

Walmart Incorporates Solar into Alternative Energy Plan

The Lacey Planning Board approved an application to install solar panels on the roof of the Lanoka Harbor Walmart

Lacey Walmart Wind Turbines Decision Coming in November

Zoning Board tables application that proposes to install 10 wind turbines in parking lot

Barnegat's Open Space Fund Spending Criticized by Resident

Township defends rec spending from tax-supported fund

Shore Area Banks Say They Won't Charge for Debit Cards

Bank of America announced plans last week to charge $5 per month for debit cards

County to Repair Stormwater Basins

Project will cost $8 million, county says

Out With The Old, In With The New for Downtown Barnegat Business

As old Meyers Liquors building comes down, young owner is looking to the future as he expands in a new space next door

Local Businesses Build Relationships After Hours

The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce sponsors a networking event for local companies to exchange business cards and conversations

Home and Garden Specialty Shop Finds a Niche in Downtown Barnegat

Handmade, shore-inspired items are the focus at Cedar Creek Trading Company