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Marlboro Looks for Special Seniors for the Bernice Brownstein Award

Applications can be found online and are due by Dec. 31 to the Marlboro Recreation Center.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

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

Marlboro Country Club Invites Same Sex Couples to Marry on Grounds

Bella Vista is opening its doors to anyone looking to get married on the country club's grounds.

What You'll Find at the Women's Expo This Weekend at Brookdale

About 2,000 women are expected to attend the Nov. 2-3 expo, which features networking, education, cooking health -- and shopping, of course.

Record Number of Fulbright Scholarships at Rutgers

Rutgers students and alumni received a total of 26 Fulbright Grants this year.

Mountain Bike Race Returns to Tatum Park Saturday

Canceled due to Hurricane Sandy last year, the race is back on in Middletown. Bicycle Hub of Marlboro is a sponsor.

County Looks to Help Veterans Find Jobs

The MCVSO keeps an active list of employers looking to hire veterans, as well as job training programs.

Woodbridge Man Completes Journey Across America

Thomas Francine walked from Portland, Maine to Pendleton, Ind. in the last three months.

Local Band Vying for Grammy Nod

Monmouth County residents on ballot for Rock Album of the Year.

One-Year Later: Looking Back to Community Support After Sandy

Share how you found and spread hope in the aftermath of Sandy with Patch below.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

New Jersey Ranks Among Sexiest Accents

Something magical happens when you say "water," "coffee," "dog" and "talk."

Colts Neck Twins Run Successful Fundraiser, Thank Community

A heartfelt thank you from the Harris twins to local communities.

Local Blogs: Shark Washes Up on Beach, Soccer News, Theater

Also, Patch bloggers write about dog care, child support issues and a new addition to Saint John Vianney.

A Fourth Grader's Essay Inspired by Animal Rescue

William Cassotis, 9, of East Brunswick chooses a song that expresses his sadness and hope for abandoned animals.

Creative Reuse of Objects Inspires Middletown Artists

A gallery of skillfully re-imagined objects can be found at "Artfully Repurposed" in Fairview.

Train Donates $6K to Sandy Recovery

Band helps Sea Bright Rising again.

MCC Vets Participate in Carter Day

Middlesex County College Veterans and Service members joined Habitat for Humanity volunteers to help repair homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

Elijah's Promise's Finston Announces New Phase of Journey to Help Those in Need

Lisanne Finston, the executive director of Elijah's Promise, will depart her position in December to take a job as executive director of a residential treatment center for people with mental illness.

Jersey Mike's Raises $4,050 for Stomp the Monster

A free sub fundraiser yielded over $4,000 for Stomp the Monster.

Engines Rev at Marlboro's Second Annual Blues and BBQ Festival

Over 200 bikes took the ride at this year's motorcycle rally.

Hosting a Stem Cell Donor Drive Can Save A Local Life

Shira Klein is fighting for her life while she looks for a stem cell donor.

How You Can Help an NJ Mom Find a Stem Cell Match

Shira Klein of Marlboro is fighting for her life, searching for a stem cell transplant match.

Marlboro Eagle Scout Guatemalan Project Almost Complete

Joe Vitale said the school he is building in Guatemala is almost ready.

Marlboro to Dedicate Seven Streets to September 11 Victims

The Marlboro Sunshine Fund is honoring several Marlboro residents who were victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

Marlboro Veterans Memorial Gets a Much-Needed Cleanup from Patch

The Town Hall site needed some TLC, and Patch joined in on the fun.

Preserving Family History for National Grandparents Day

Capturing precious memories, family recipes and legends from grandparents can be easy and fun.

Marlboro 12-Year-Old Collects Soles4Souls

Bring your new and gently used shoes to Marlboro Day this Sunday.

MTV's 'Jersey Shore' Is Ending For Good

Final season will begin airing in October.

Colts Neck Marine Awarded $10,000 Scholarship

US Marine Corps Sgt. James Adams of Colts Neck has been awarded the New Jersey Heroes Heart of a Hero Scholarship.

'Does This Outfit Make Me Look Bald?': A Colts Neck Author Uses Laughter to Heal

Jennifer Pellechio-Lukowiak deicded she would write a a guide, helping younger women cope with a breast cancer diagnosis.

Adam Ashenfarb of Morganville Receives Congressional Award from Rush Holt

Congress established the Congressional Award in 1979 to recognize initiative, achievement, and service in young people.

Marlboro Fourth Grader Wants To End Bullying With 'Kidstitution'

Marc Singer wants to take his anti-bullying constitution all the way to the president, but he is starting with signatures in Marlboro.

Grande, 20, Remembered as One Who 'Commanded Your Attention'

Richard Grande, a 2010 Lacey Township High School graduate, died on Friday, Aug. 3 while working as a lineman for JCP&L

Marlboro Teen Asks Residents To Keep 'Smiling On'

Kintan Simpat is asking Marlboro residents to do something simple: pass on a smile and brighten someone's day.

Fresh Future Takes on Childhood Obesity

Local mother battles back against childhood obesity naturally with Fresh Future.

Dine to Donate at Fireside Grill and Bar

Join the Marlboro Fire Department as they raise money to help local Caitlin MacDonald become the next CentraState Ball Queen.

Morganville Resident Gets Mucky to Help Create a World Free of MS

Shana Mecchi, who was diagnosed with MS in 2008, is raising awareness of the disease by participating in MuckRuckus Run on Aug. 18, where she will slip and slide through a muddy obstacle course to benefit the National MS Society.

Marlboro Boy Donates His Hair to a Worthy Cause

Chaz Surman grew his hair for more than a year so he could donate it through Pantene.