Prayer Vigil for Jailed American Pastor

Saturday, September 26, 2015 a public Prayer Vigil for Pastor Saeed Abedini, at the NJ Statehouse at noon. All are welcome.

WEATHER ALERT: Flooding Strands Monmouth County Drivers, Residents; Several Rescued

An elderly woman stuck in a car at the Jersey Shore got rescued by a firefighter and police officer; flooding also stranded KFC workers.

Top 100 N.J. Towns With Highest Crime Rate: Long Branch Is 63rd

Patch identified data based on reported crimes per 1,000 residents to determine the towns with the highest-to-lowest crime rates.

Don't Miss The Holiday Express Benefit Clambake

Holiday Express Benefit Clambake is Sunday, September 20th on the beach in Long Branch. A great evening for a great cause.

HAVEN FOR CRAFTERS REOPENS AT THE JERSEY SHORE

Creative Artisans Society at JCC Jersey Shore to offer classes and open studio time

Macy's Says It Will Shutter 40 Locations By Next Spring

The retailer, which has a store at Monmouth Mall and a Macy's Furniture Gallery in Eatontown, has not finalized the closure list, it says.

WEATHER ALERT: 'Drenching' Thunderstorms Will End N.J. Drought, Torrid Heat

New Jersey has essentially gone 18 days without rain, and a heat wave has forced a number of school districts to close early.

Great Childhoods Walk 2015

October 24th, 2015 @ Monmouth Mall, 8:00 AM registration, 9:00 AM walk.

Looking For Work? Check Out Upcoming Job Fair At Brookdale

Nearly 150 employers and resource organizations will be on hand, officials said.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center Offers Free Mental Health Screenings Sept. 15

BREAKING: Wreck, Car Fire Shuts Down Traffic On Garden State Parkway

Several were reportedly injured in the accident (see photo).

Emerge New Jersey Women of Achievement Gala on October 1st

Emerge New Jersey will host its First Annual Women of Achievement Gala in Somerset

Monmouth University's Second-Half Comeback Fall Just Short

Down 21-3, the Hawks dominated play but just couldn't overcome crucial turnovers

Test your way to a lower tuition

We remind students that continually striving to better your test scores can have substantially positive effects on your financial aid award

14-Year-Old N.J. Girl Dies At Soccer Team Sleepover

The 14-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a tent at a sleepover around 9 a.m. Saturday.

Joint Funeral Service To Be Held For Long Branch Murder-Suicide Victims

Visitation and service to be held on Tuesday.

Michael McDermott in The Loft, UCPAC, Rahway

Singer-Songwriter Michael McDermott will perform on Saturday, September 19th at UCPAC's Split Level Concerts "The Loft" series

BREAKING: Father Shot, Killed Girlfriend, Their 2 Kids, Set House On Fire, Prosecutor Says

The father, Lyndon “Shane” Beharry, 35, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities.

Driver Beware: Monmouth Labor Day Weekend Crackdown On Traffic, DWIs

Even the best drivers may find trouble this weekend. See map below for checkpoints.

Are You Ready For Some High School Football?

The 2015 Shore Conference and New Jersey high school football season kicks off Friday. Patch has the scores you'll be looking for.

2015 Long Branch/Shore Regional/Monmouth Regional Football Scoreboard

Here are the scores and schedule for Long Branch, Shore Regional and Monmouth Regional for the 2015 season.

$4.3 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Jersey Shore

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Yes, That Was Bradley Cooper At The Jersey Shore On Thursday

Yes, that was no cardboard cut-out of Bradley Cooper at Bob’s Grill in Ocean City.

Statewide N.J. High School Football Scores

Find scores from around New Jersey of all the big games.

2015 Shore Conference Football Scores And Schedule

If you're a high school football fan, get scores and the schedule right here on the Patch.

European Nightmare Ends As Jersey Shore Parents Finally Get Insurance OK, Can Fly Baby Back

Kim and Fred Spratt were trapped in Europe, waiting four months for their daughter to recover. The twin's brother died.

Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center Appoints Marie DiDario, D.O. as Staff Psychiatrist

Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center has announced Marie E. DiDario, D.O., as Staff Psychiatrist.

Bottom 100 Places To Live On NJ Monthly List: Is Your Town Here?

NJ Monthly released its annual list ranking nearly all N.J. towns based on taxes, crime rate, average home-sale price, among other criteria.

UPDATE: Fire That Killed Long Branch Family May Have Been Murder-Suicide: Report

Two adults and two children had other injuries that were not fire-related, Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor told the Asbury Park Press.

St. Jude Children's Hospital Fundraiser - Sept. 19th @ 10-4

Mother Teresa Regional School, 55 South Ave & Avenue D, Atlantic Highlands, NJ

Four Killed In Long Branch House Fire

A house fire has claimed the lives of four people in Monmouth County, authorities said.

BLOOD DRIVE NEAR YOU!!!

Monmouth University is hosting a blood drive with The Central Jersey Blood Center on Tuesday, October 13 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

How YOU Can Save THREE Lives In Under An Hour

Italian American Association is hosting a blood drive with The Central Jersey Blood Center on Wednesday, October 14 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Anthony Benjamin Orefice, Sr. Of West Long Branch Dies At 89

Services will be held on Wednesday and Thursday.

Freehold Man Critically Injured In Route 33 Motorcycle Crash

The motorcycle hit the center guard rail, Howell police said.

N.J. Car Seat Laws Will Change On Sept. 1; What Parents Need to Know

Does your child need a new car or booster seat? They might, as of September 1.

Pulitzer Winners to Speak at Brookdale

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof and author Sheryl WuDunn will discuss their inspiring new book on Sept. 30 in the Collins Arena.

5,359 Decks: Largest Heroin Bust In Long Branch In 20 Years

Seizures from the Aug. 24 arrest totaled 5,359 decks of heroin worth more then $40,000 in street value; $753 in cash; and a Kia Optima.

Five Ways New Jersey Business Owners Can Plan for Emergencies in a Post-Hurricane Sandy Era

Up to 40% of small businesses never re-open after a disaster

NJ Friends of Clearwater Festival slated for Sept. 12 at Brookdale

40th Annual NJ Friends of Clearwater Festival