The national and state lists rank school districts based on teaching statistics and about 920,000 ratings from 240,000 students and parents.
The Brick Board of Education reorganizes this week; take a look at articles you may have missed over the holidays.
From retail to health care to technology, find your next opportunity on the Patch Jobs Board.
Kristopher DeMarco died Saturday after a battle with pancreatic cancer, the police department said Sunday.
A 13-year-old died from injuries from a New Year's crash that may have involved the inappropriate use of a cell phone, police said.
Money leftover from 2015 was put in funds for snow removal, retirement payouts.
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Three people - including two children - were in critical condition after a New Year’s Day crash possibly involved a cell phone, police said.
Reorganization meeting includes mayor's request for residents to tell everyone what they love about the town on social media.
On Saturday January 23rd Cariad Harmon and Robinson Treacher will perform in Rahway at The Loft, UCPAC
The man traveled from Indiana to meet the woman who he said was his girlfriend on Facebook; he's charged with stalking and weapons charges.
James Lacey's contract as executive director of the MUA is not being renewed; he had 1 year left on Ocean County Board of Freeholders term.
The company has applied for a beer and wine license for one of its New York stores to see how customers respond.
An off-duty cop from N.J. was killed in a highway crash on Tuesday.
More than $650 worth of electronics were taken in the incident, police said.
The man died in a head-on collision between a box truck and a car on Routes 1 and 9 on Tuesday, the report said.
Flames were seen coming through the roof of the home, according to scanner reports.
The missing 15-year-old disappeared from Barnegat just after Christmas, police said.
Learn the ins and outs of the financial aid process, including filing the new FAFSA, from industry professionals. Thurs, Jan 7 @ 6:30 pm.
The Arc, Ocean County Chapter's annual event helps raise funds to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Details were released on a missing 15-year-old N.J. girl who disappeared just after Christmas.
The man stabbed the woman repeatedly in the attack last spring but she survived, the report said.
The pair are believed to have taken more than $650 worth of electronics, police said.
The man was crossing Cedar Bridge Avenue Saturday evening when he was hit, police said.
The teen was fishing Saturday and got stuck as the tide started to come in, police said.
Townhomes proposal for Route 70 flea market site clears hurdle, an Angel of a filmmaker, and more.
More than 100 opportunities, from retail to health care, have been posted in the last week within 15 miles of Brick on the Patch Jobs Board.
Filmmaker helps children with brain and spinal tumors tell their stories, celebrate life.
Miguel Rivera was found with apparent head trauma, police said.
Annual Walmart Shop With A Cop and Toys For Tots programs ensure gifts for more than 300 families, officials say.
The Rutgers debacle, high school championships and individual accolades from around New Jersey.
Strong storms are possible this Christmas Eve, the NWS says. Meanwhile, temperatures have already broken records.
Why are there more of your local police on the road, stopping cars this holiday season?
Are smartphone breathalyzer apps accurate? Brick police, law enforcement throughout N.J., have increased holiday season DUI patrols.
The council will close out 2015, then swear in its new and re-elected members the next day.
Tyshon Young and Matthew Miller, both of Monmouth County and members of the Britt-Young DTO, were sentenced Tuesday.
Twinkle" being held on $1 billion bail until after Christmas.
In addition to Police Chief James Riccio, seven officers advanced in ranking during last week's swearing-in ceremonies.
Roadsnacks.net has compiled a list of the most "miserable" N.J. towns based on crime, number of married couples and 'sunny days,' etc.
The students will perform a concert with the chorus in February.