Little Known Fact: How New Providence Got Its Name

The name dates back to 1759 when a church balcony collapsed, but no one was seriously injured. It was an act of 'providence,' people said.

Cancer Survivors To Walk Runway At Berkeley Heights Fashion Show

The women are breast cancer survivors who will take to the stage as runway models.

Berkeley Heights Store Sells Winning Mega Millions Lottery Ticket

The ticket matched 4 of the 5 white balls and the gold Mega Ball drawn for the game's Friday drawing.

New Providence, Berkeley Heights Are Top 100 NJ Towns: NJ Monthly

New Providence and Berkeley Heights are near the top of New Jersey Monthly magazine's annual ranking of the top towns in the Garden State.

Here's How Many Pain Pills New Providence Pharmacies Receive

A DEA database shows where more than 70 billion painkillers were sent. Here’s how many pills New Providence pharmacies received.

Lantern Hill In New Providence Hiring For 40 Jobs

Lantern Hill in New Providence will host a Job Fair on August 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Upcoming Events On The New Providence-Berkeley Heights Calendar

See what's happening in New Providence-Berkeley Heights - check out the Patch Calendar

Upcoming Events On The New Providence-Berkeley Heights Calendar

See what's happening in New Providence-Berkeley Heights - check out the Patch Calendar

New Providence Fireworks: 2019 Guide, Scheduled Time

New Providence is having their July 4 celebration a little early this year. Check out the details inside.

Matthew Horner, Randolph HS, AFA Chapter 195 Teacher of the Year

Matthew Horner, of New Providence, NJ, a Computer Science and Mathematics teacher, receives the AFA Chapter 195 Teacher of the Year Award.

Arduous Ultramarathon To Raise Money For Clean Water

MissionCleanWater is hosting the ultramarathon, in which participants "push, pull, carry, and drag" 90 pounds of water all day.

Share Your Voice, Events On New Providence-Berkeley Heights Patch

Post articles, events, announcements, jobs on Patch in just a couple of clicks. You can even become mayor of your hometown site. Here's how.

Around New Prov.: Hitchhiker Sentence|Memorial Day|DWI Checkpoint

Patch reviews this week’s top stories in New Providence and Union County.

Coyote Spotted In Berkeley Heights

A Berkeley Heights resident caught a coyote on camera walking in his backyard on Wednesday.

New Providence Local, Drug And Alcohol Volunteer To Be Honored

Tara Smith​ will be honored on Tuesday by the Union County Freeholders’ Local Advisory Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

Adorable Fox Family Moves Into Berkeley Heights

Berkeley Heights resident Howard Fischer​ was happy to meet a new family that moved into the neighborhood — a family of foxes.

Fundraiser For Kenilworth Family Who Lost Home, 8 Pets In Fire

The fire engulfed a split-level home owned by former Union County Police Sgt. Scott Pentz and his family in Kenilworth in March.

New Providence Named Top Union County Town For Families: Report

The municipality was named the best for families in Union County and also in the top 20 for the state. See where other county towns ranked:

Woman Killed In Berkeley Heights I-78 Crash: Top News Of Week

Top stories of the week for Union County: Woman had $500 purse, asked for baby stuff in "panhandling scam," police report.

New Providence, Berkeley Heights Named Among Best Places To Live

A new set of rankings from the website Niche names the best places to live in 2019.

Power Outage To Remain Until Wednesday Night For Union County

About 400 JCP&L customers remain without power on Tuesday following severe wind on Monday and may not get power until Wednesday night.

A Love Letter To Timothy Tippett

"Along the way we have struggled and have overcome financial hardships and health issues, yet we continue to support each other."

How Arbor Terrace Mountainside Is Innovating Senior Living

Senior care counselor Maria Owens tells Patch how Arbor Terrace Mountainside is helping seniors live life to the fullest.

How Much N. Providence, Berkeley Heights Households Make Per Year

See where New Providence and Berkeley Heights ranks in Union County and in New Jersey by comparing town-by-town data.

Giving Tuesday 2018: Nonprofits To Support In New Providence

Learn about nonprofit organizations helping people (and animals) right in your community for #GivingTuesday 2018.

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Near New Providence For 2018

The perfect Christmas tree is being grown right near your home: Find out where to cut your own tree for the 2018 holiday season here.

Berkeley Heights 2018 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map

Find out where the registered sex offenders are living in Berkeley Heights before the kids go out trick or treating.

Berkeley Heights, New Providence Named Among NJ's Safest Towns

SafeWise released the 50 Safest Cities in New Jersey for 2018.

Remembering 9/11 Victims From New Providence, Berkeley Heights

6 New Providence and 2 Berkeley Heights residents died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Share Your Love Of New Providence: Become A Patch Mayor

Being a Patch Mayor will get you more involved with the community and help keep people informed on local happenings.

Share Your Love Of Berkeley Heights: Become A Patch Mayor

Being a Patch Mayor will get you more involved with the community and help keep people informed on local happenings.

New Providence School Calendar 2018-19: First Day Of School, More

When's the first day of school in New Providence? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

Mt. Carmel Feast, Fireworks Information 2018

Heading to the 2018 Mt. Carmel Feast and Fireworks in Berkeley Heights this weekend? Here is everything you need to know.

First Ever Pride Event to be Hosted by the Summit Area YMCA

Join the first ever PRIDE event in the Berkeley Heights community! Bring picnic blankets, food and enjoy games, music and more!

Berkeley Heights Community Pool Set to Open May 26!

Get a head start on summer by joining the Berkeley Heights Community Pool at the YMCA today! Or join us for our free Open House on June 10!

Racing to the Finish and Supporting Cancer Survivors

The Summit Area YMCA hosts 17th Annual Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk with over 1,000 in attendance.

Lantern Hill’s Dante Taylor Marks 25 Years at Erickson Living

Taylor is an everyday hero helping people live better lives

Friends of Valley Brook

Giving back to our veterans

New Providence, Berkeley Heights Voted Best Places To Live In NJ

Mountainside also ranked among the best places to live in New Jersey, according to Niche.com.

Berkeley Heights Spring Chipping Delayed Due To Storm Debris

The township is still working to pick up storm related branches throughout the entire town.