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Moderating Temps and Sunshine to Give Area a Winter Break

The northern New Jersey area is in for sun and increasingly warmer temperatures through Saturday, according to Hackettstown's WeatherWorks.

4 Central Jersey Residents Asking for Help

Donate to campaigns started by people nearby.

You Can Help Dylan Parisi Get The Wheelchair He Needs

A Somerville family would love to give their 6-year old son the gift of independence for Christmas.

5 Central Jersey Residents Asking for Help

Donate to campaigns started by people nearby.

Gilded Age Enthusiasts Can Get a Glimpse of Blairsden This May

The fabled estate will be open to the public during the 'Mansions in May' event.

Here's Where to Find The Perfect Christmas Tree

Still looking for a great tree? Buy it now or cut your own, here are the places to go.

Give the Gift of Warmth with Your Gently-Used Coat

Got a coat that's just hanging around? Put it to good use by donating it to one of these local Somerset sites.

Help Remember a Local Navy SEAL Killed in Action

Far Hills resident Matt Kantor died in 2012 in Afghanistan. A scholarship in his name is being established at Watchung Hills.

Junior Rocket Workshop Promises to Give Kids a Real 'Bang'

Shake your kid's winter blues with a free rocket-building and launching workshop in January at the Far Hills Country Day School.

Five Somerset County Residents Need Your Help

You can donate to people locally who have started GoFundMe campaigns.

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.

Why Bake? VNA Cookie Walk Will Offer Amazing Variety of Cookies

Traditional Cookie Walk also is fundraiser for the Adult Day Center at the Visiting Nurse Association in Basking Ridge.

Indoor Winter Wonderland: Festival of Trees Back at EEC

The Environmental Education Center in Basking Ridge opens doors this Friday for 36th annual Festival of Trees.

B.I.G. Inspires Big Dreams in Professional Women

The 'Believe, Inspire, Grow' movement has mushroomed from 40 women in Bernardsville to 1,900 entrepreneurs over six states.

Special Santa Visit for Children With Autism and Other Disabilities

Visit Santa in a peaceful environment.

Bedminster Woman Collects 'Warm' Gifts for Veterans in Lyons

Goal is to provide a warm gift to every formerly homeless veteran living at the Lyons VA campus in Basking Ridge.

Food Donations Are Needed, For Thanksgiving and Beyond

Here are some local organizations that are looking for food and monetary donations to help the needy during the holidays.

Want to Volunteer This Thanksgiving? Here's How to Help

There are plenty of ways to lend a hand to someone who needs it this holiday season.

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.

New $8 Million Center Will Expand Struggling Students' Possibilities

Educational Services Commission's Career Center will also include a ShopRite store on Finderne Avenue.

Historic House to Celebrate Christmases Past and Present

Join Revolutionary War soldiers and other colonial reenators at the Jacobus Vanderveer House for an old fashioned Christmas.

Utility Workers Donations to Provide 150 Thanksgiving Dinners

Area workers donate to five food banks to help struggling families.

Donations to Waitress Going to Wounded Warrior Project

Donations to Bedminster's Dayna Morales are being given to the non-profit aimed at helping returning veterans.

Want Gelt? Visit the Giant Dreidel at Chabad in Basking Ridge

Public invited to tour the Chabad Jewish Center's iconic dreidel that each year is assembled in Basking Ridge.

Register Now for WAMS Turkey Trot 5K and Health Walk on Nov. 24

Improve your own health and donate to Somerset County's food bank.

Attention Parents: Check Out Our New FB Page, Just For You!

Parent Station is a place for parents to connect and engage with each other through blogs, news stories and information that’s important to them.

Yelp's Top 5 Chinese Restaurants In and Near Bernardsville-Bedminster: Do You Agree?

Looking for some Chinese food this weekend? Here's how restaurants were ranked by Yelp users.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

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

Assembly Republican Leader Promises Laughs for Sandy Relief

Voted the "funniest lawyer in NJ", Jon Bramnick (R-21) will be performing his comedy routine in Atlantic City to help fund Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

The Week's Best Good News

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

Food Drive With A Twist: Basking Ridge Organization Donates Fresh Produce

Goal to provide fresh produce for healthy meals to Food Bank Network of Somerset County by next week.

Jeweler's Contest Seeks Local Vet Ready to Propose

One lucky couple will receive a custom-designed engagement ring at Roman Jewelers grand opening.

Download Your Patch Mobile App: New for Android and iPhone!

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ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

Veterans Get to 'Come Home' to New Housing at Lyons VA

Nation's first new construction housing complex for previously homeless veterans officially opens in Basking Ridge.

New Jersey Ranks Among Sexiest Accents

Garden State ranks fifth on list compiled by dating site Cupid.com.