Holiday Shopping Continues, Gift Wrapping with the Elks

Your daily planner for Hopatcong and Sparta includes information about the Sparta Elks' Italian Family Night and sanitation pickup reminders.

Live Updates: Thanksgiving Day Football

NJ Film “Blue Collar Boys” Now Available

Sparta College Student Adds 'Teacher' to Her Title

Brianna Reigstad is one of 21 University of Scranton undergraduates getting their first crack at teaching young scholars.

Black Friday Survival Tips from Rockaway Townsquare

Before you shop, make sure you're prepared. And who has better advice than the power behind many of New Jersey's shopping centers?

8 Hot Drinks to Make in Your Slow Cooker for the Holidays

These fall-friendly drinks are perfect for Thanksgiving.

Coaching For Life - Holiday Promotion

For Thanksgiving, Cultivate an 'Attitude of Gratitude'

Your daily planner for Hopatcong and Sparta focuses on one thing: gratitude.

Anti-Drug Group Takes Stand in Hopatcong

Fed up with illegal drug use and its negative impacts on the borough, a local group is taking action for a drug-free town.

5 Things to Do in the Region

Weekend activities include holiday shopping opportunities that support local businesses, a historical Santa Claus exhibition and Black Friday babysitting.

Walpack Historical Society Christmas Open House

Walpack Historical Society Christmas Open House

How to Use Social Media to Boost Your Small Business

Don’t know the difference between a “like” and a “tweet”? Here’s a crash course.

5 Turkey Glaze Recipes for Thanksgiving Dinner

From creole butter to mustard and brown sugar, these glaze recipes will pack your Thanksgiving turkey with even more flavor.

A Guide to Picking the Perfect Christmas Tree

Follow these tips and tricks for finding the best tree and how to care for it.

SHOP SMALL BUSINESS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AT BACK ON THE RACK

Get a Ride on a Monster Truck as Part of the Season of Hope Toy Drive

[VIDEO] How to Thaw Your Thanksgiving Turkey

There's nothing worse than a frozen turkey on Thanksgiving. Here are some helpful tips for how to quickly—and safely—unthaw it.

See 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2' Thanksgiving Weekend [SPONSORED]

Looking for something to do this weekend? Try catching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, which is still in theaters.

Thanksgivukkah Menu: An Excuse to Eat Double

Thanksgiving and Hanukkah collide this year, resulting in an opportunity for a menu that’s as overstuffed as a turducken.

Power Place

Pre-Thanksgiving Fill Up: Where's the Cheapest Gas?

You can find the local prices at gas stations using the interactive map below.

6 Popular Tax Breaks That Could Disappear in 2014

Without extensions from Congress, several important tax breaks may end.

4 Important Money Lessons We Learned While Working for Minimum Wage

Sometimes jobs that pay the least teach you the most valuable money lessons.

Rockaway Mall Prepares for 26-Hour Thanksgiving-Black Friday Marathon

Mall owner says extended hours are designed to give busy holiday shoppers maximum flexibility, but some retail workers aren't feeling the spirit.

Review: 'Frozen' Is a Cinematic Wonderland; Watch the Trailer

PG film debuts in theaters over Thanksgiving holiday.

Multiculturalism, Our Diversity Mission & More: We Are Thankful for …

Hopatcong Celebrates Hanukkah, 'A Season of Miracles' Takes the Stage

Your daily planner for Hopatcong and Sparta includes Festival of Lights information and news of daily sanitation pickup schedules.

Hanukkah Recipes: Miraculous Eating to Honor the Maccabees

Enjoy these terrific recipes to make your Festival of Lights celebrating extra special.

Do You Want To Talk Sports On Patch For Thanksgiving?

Mark Sanchez Volunteers in Morristown, Says He'll Be Back 'Better Than Ever'

The quarterback, recovering from shoulder surgery, says he wants to stick with the Jets.

5 Local Campaigns that Could Really Use Your Help

The list below shows locals who, because of an accident or an emergency, are now asking for help. Click an image to learn more about each of them.

New Jersey Fertilizer Black-Out Is Underway

If you're still applying fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus to your lawn, stop—there's a new law to protect waterways, and you may be in violation.

Sparta Schools Eye Technology to Enhance Security

Board of Education provided demonstration on the scanning devices.

5 Great Recipe Ideas for Holiday Leftovers [SPONSORED]

This year, skip the sandwiches and try these leftover transformations. Sponsored by Sony.

A Holiday Shopping Guide for Frugal Families

Here’s how to give the perfect presents—without breaking the bank.

Hopatcong High School Institutes New Tool for College Hopefuls

Good news for local teens: The area high school offers new software to enhance the college application experience.

Warriors Pie & Pie sale

Warriors Pie & Pie sale

Thanksgiving Movie Guide: ‘Hunger Games,’ ‘Frozen’ Expected to Pack Theaters

We rounded up the films you need to see this holiday weekend.