Barnegat Bay Partnership Names 'Guardian Of Barnegat Bay' Recipients

A Piece Of Admiral Farragut's Past Unearthed After Sandy Reunites Classmates, Report Says

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Readers Respond With Donations For Pit Bull Shot In Neck, Report Says

Couple that found "Boss" want to adopt him, dog recovering at Stafford Veterinary Hospital

Prepping For The Arrival Of Some Very Important Visitors

Osprey returning to Island Beach later this month

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Fund-Raising Continues For Cancer-Stricken Barnegat High School Graduate

With the help of her sister, Samantha Franco has raised nearly $70,000 online to help cover the costs of her treatments, which aren't covered by insurance

NJ Transit Offers System-wide Cross-honoring Thursday

Customers can use ticket or pass on alternate travel mode

Free Guided Hikes in 15 State Parks on New Year's Day

Island Beach State Park is one of the sites for the holiday hikes

Ocean County Sheriff's Department K9 'Jack' Found Safe

Dog went missing Monday in Allaire State Park

First Weekend of Winter Could Bring Record Warmth To Central, South Jersey

NJ Transit Offers Extra Service, Savings for Holiday Week

Money-saving Family Super Saver fares in effect continuously from Dec. 20 until Jan. 6

Tucker's Island Lighthouse To Shine Again On New Year's Day

TONIGHT: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Santa will be visiting Berkeley Shores and sections of Pinewald tonight

NJ Transit Offers Savings to NYC and NJ Holiday Destinations

Destinations include Radio City, NJPAC, Liberty Science Center

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

Three Area Residents Among New State Police Graduates

Residents from Brick, Sea Girt and Galloway becoming state troopers

Brick Wins First State Football Championship Since 1994

Brick won its first state championship and seventh in school history, winning the Central Jersey Group IV championship 26-15.

Point Beach Wins First State Football Championship

Point Beach beats Shore 12-7

Arts Center Patrons May Get Free Concert Tickets if Judge Seals Deal

Judge may rule in March on settlement between PNC Bank Arts Center and Live Nation

Manchester Police Get a Hand from Manahawkin Boy Scout

Robert Cort donated a new shooting bench to the department as part of his work to the rank of Eagle Scout.

Ocean City Seeks Entries for Mr. Mature America Pageant

Ocean City is billing the charity event as the first of its kind.

Stockton Opens Noyes Museum Arts Garage

The gallery and retail location showcases artists and photographers from the region.

Quiet Hurricane Season for Region Ends Saturday

The official 2013 hurricane season will end Nov. 30 with Galloway Township dodging all storms.

Free Thanksgiving Meals Planned In Toms River Area

Thanksgiving meals offered by local churches and other agencies

UPDATE: Fundraiser Tuesday For Cancer-Stricken Barnegat High School Graduate

With the help of her suister, Samantha Franco has raised more than $50,000 online to help cover the costs of her treatments, which aren't covered by insurance (http://www.gofundme.com/4re14s)

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Football Roundup: Point Beach Reaches First Championship Since 1982

Football Roundup: Brick Reaches First Championship Since 1994

Not Too Late to Donate Food for Thanksgiving in Brick

OCC Planetarium to Host Holiday Shows

NJNG Announces Rate Decrease

Basic gas supply service will go down 4.3 percent after December 1.

NJ Transit Mobile Ticketing Expands to North Jersey Coast Line

MyTix enables customers to purchase and display rail one-way tickets, weekly passes and monthly passes anytime, anywhere, using their smartphones.

In Atlantic County, JFK's Nephew Introduces Newest Kennedy To The World

New baby arrives just before the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's death

Brick Resident Finds Unique Way to Rebuild After Sandy

Chris Segarra teaches us a lesson in ingenuity.

In Atlantic County, Patrick Kennedy - JFK's Nephew - Becomes A Dad Again

The Kennedy name lives on in Atlantic County, N.J. - and it lives on as the nation marks the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination on Friday

$1M in NJ Grants Distributed to Hurricane Sandy Homeowners, Renters