If you could make a New Year's resolution for the township, what would it be?
From the sad to the surreal, these are the 25 stories that received the most clicks out of the more than 150,000 articles that Patch published in 2013 in New Jersey.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is bringing back its Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving campaign for the period between Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? Whatever you choose, we wish you a super Dec. 25 and a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2014.
From our family to yours, warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season.
Are you a new mom with an old Lemonheads t-shirt? The map below shows where you can find other new moms of your generation.
These sides will take center stage at the holiday table.
Simple tips for making sure all your hard work in the kitchen doesn't go to waste.
Here are some fun and weird facts about Christmas foods that might have you rethinking your own holiday menu and traditions.
A holiday's a perfect time for a film! Here are Christmas Eve and Christmas Day showtimes at the Digiplex Sparta Theatre and AMC Rockaway 16.
From an entire gingerbread village to a life-sized gingerbread house, these sweet and festive creations are the perfect addition to the holiday season.
A pie bird will prevent your pies from getting soggy.
Two fatal vehicle accidents, heroin distribution network at local restaurant and a dead body at Fireman's Field among most-read stories this year.
The four Essex County men accused of the fatal carjacking at the Mall at Short Hills will be arraigned in 2014.
Spice up your holiday dessert spread with these creative dishes.
We reveal how much to tip your babysitter, mail carrier, hairdresser, and more.
…Or a cup of coffee, or going to the movies? Smart spender Betty Linneman made the ultimate New Year’s resolution in 2013. Could you do the same?
Check out these holiday classics with your family this week.
The map below shows a snapshot of how many minutes it generally takes people to get to work.
Chevy Suburban found dumped in South Orange proved to be vital link to four men accused of killing Hoboken attorney.
It's Christmas week, which means events are limited, but there are some worthy offerings.
Marietta College is a four-year liberal arts college in Marietta, Ohio.
Recent deaths in the area.
Where are the stations playing Christmas music? Everywhere. We looked at the numbers of just how many in 2012.
Follow this simple tip to ensure baking your holiday cake is a no-fuss experience.
See photos of Saturday night's eighth annual Santa Pub Crawl.
Stranded Miley Cyrus, Kiss drummer headed into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame also make headlines.
School district farewells, a reunion between responders and a woman they saved and a Philippine typhoon relief campaign also made headlines.
If your holiday desserts require brown sugar but it's too hard to use, here's a great tip for softening it in only 10 minutes.
Click on the map below to find out the life expectancy for 2010 for men or women.
The proposed legislation still has to gain approval of the state senate and Gov. Christie.
The holiday season can take a devastating turn if Christmas trees and decorations are not properly maintained.
Explosives allegedly thrown at cops, lawmakers fight over Greystone's future, ex-councilman's guilty plea also make headlines.
The recent drops in home values suggest that 2014's numbers might not be as strong as they were this year. Hover over any area of town in the map below to see the percentage of homes whose values diminished.
Here are some easy last-minute gift ideas that will save you time and money.
Don't have time to holiday shop? Homemade granola is an easy and affordable gift.