🌱 Patch AM: $1.6M Dam Rehab, New Restaurant Services On Tap For Wayne Council

And check out Special Kitten Adoption Event & Celebration of FOWA's 40 Years of Service on the Wayne Patch calendar

Wayne’s School-Capacity Problem Demands Answers—and a Public Plan

Why was little or no action taken since the last school referendum failed nearly two and a half years ago?

$1.6M Dam Rehab, New Restaurant Services On Tap For Wayne Council

Officials will also consider new fire equipment, township-wide tree planting, and more.

🌱 Patch AM: Why Wayne’s council is keeping 24/7 security at the Quality Inn

Coming up on the Wayne Patch calendar: Special Kitten Adoption Event & Celebration of FOWA's 40 Years of Service

Impaired Driver Kills Man In Passaic County, Officials Say

Authorities have not yet identified the victim, police said.

Man Killed In Early Morning Shooting In Passaic County, Officials Say

The man was found with several gunshot wounds, according to authorities.

🌱 Patch AM: Rolls & Realms - Adults and 9 more events

Be sure to catch Special Kitten Adoption Event & Celebration of FOWA's 40 Years of Service on the Wayne Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: See how Wayne honored its seven neighbors lost on 9/11.

Also, don’t miss Special Kitten Adoption Event & Celebration of FOWA's 40 Years of Service on the Wayne Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: New leadership at William Paterson: what changes could be coming?

Also, don’t miss Universal Business Academy Charter School - Fundraiser & Information Event on the Wayne Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Meet the two Wayne teens now vying for big scholarships

Coming up on the Wayne Patch calendar: Tremendous Home & Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale

Ground Zero Steel To Be Presented At Wayne 9/11 Memorial

The World Trade Center artifact will become part of the township's memorial as Wayne marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks.

Pair Stole Nearly $700K In Checks Out Of Passaic Co. USPS Boxes, Officials Say

The men would sometimes erase and change the amount originally written on the checks, to increase profit.

🌱 Patch AM: 2 Wayne Teens Named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Happening soon: Universal Business Academy Charter School - Fundraiser & Information Event on the Wayne Patch calendar

2 Wayne Teens Named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

The Wayne students are two of 16,000 semifinalists nationwide.

Car Shooting Hospitalizes Man On Passaic Co. Highway, Cops Say

A man was shot "multiple times," according to officials.

Passaic Co. Teen Seriously Injured In E-Scooter Crash, Cops Say

The teenager was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Man Who Killed Passaic Co. Teen 20 Years Ago Caught With Loaded Gun: Cops

The man had been out of prison for just over a year before being caught with a loaded pistol, officials said.

Passaic Co. Car Dealership Robbery Attempt Leaves 1 Arrested, Another On The Run: Cops

Authorities are still trying to identify one of the men involved, who drove off, police said.

Jamtoberfest ’26: The Ultimate Jam Band Concert & Festival

On October 3, celebrate the legendary sounds of the Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, Phish, and more at an outdoor festival in Roxbury Twp.

Passaic Co. Man Forced Himself Onto Girlfriend's 80-Year-Old Mother, Cops Say

The girlfriend caught her boyfriend sexually assaulting her mother on a Ring camera, according to police records.

BB Gun-Armed NJ Man Threatens To Kill Grocery Store Worker: Cops

The man had trespassed in the grocery store before, according to officials.

NJ Councilman Permanently Banned From Office For Role In Mob-Associated Gambling Ring: AG

"Traditional organized crime remains a problem in New Jersey," said an official, of the Lucchese-associated ring.

Machete-Wielding Masked Man Pointed Gun At NJ Driver, Cops Say

Police found cocaine in the man's possession, authorities added.

Woman Who Sold Fentanyl In Passaic Co. Found Guilty

The NY woman sold at least 400 grams of fentanyl in the span of a month.

North Jersey Man Sexually Assaulted 80-Year-Old Woman, Police Say

The woman was "physically helpless due to her infirmities," authorities said.

NJ Music Mentor Showed Teen Student Sex Toys, Tried To Kiss, Affidavit Says

The "longtime music instructor" told his student to delete messages containing sexual discussions, arresting documents show.

New Principal Named At Wayne Township Middle School

Plus, two other administrators were recently hired by the district.

North Jersey Zoning Official Who Faked Permits For Cash Faces Judge

Officials say the scheme did not result in "the construction of any unsafe structures."

Serial Car Burglar In North Jersey Arrested, Police Say

The man stole airbags from at least 23 cars, according to authorities.

NJ Man In The Running For ‘Most Benevolent Beard in America’

Five men who own nonprofits were listed as finalists, and the public can vote to decide who wins the grand prize.

Wayne Community Center's Reopening Pushed Back Weeks After Fire

A new transformer will be installed in the facility.

Man Groped Woman In Wayne Mall, Police Seek Help: Officials

The man was caught on surveillance footage, and authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying him, officials said.

Residents and Staff Members Work Together at Cedar Crest

Executive Director Ryan Fitzpatrick and Resident Advisory Council President Jim Goodness ensure resident feedback is incorporated

Motorcyclist Killed, Slams Into Van On Garden State Parkway, Police Say

The man was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead the following day.

Drunken Driver Hospitalizes Cop In Fiery North Jersey Crash: Police

"The results of this crash could have been much worse," a police department spokesperson said.

3 Arrested After Man Is Shot, Left To Die On NJ Sidewalk

Two NJ men and one NC man were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting.

NJ Man Caught With 450 Doses Of Fentanyl, Guns, Faces Judge

The sentencing comes nearly 10 years after the man was convicted and imprisoned for separate drug charges.

NJ Music Teacher Sexually Harassed, Stalked Teen Student, Prosecutors Say

The man was providing private lessons to the 17-year-old when he made sexual advancements, officials say.

NJ University Named Best Place To Work In Garden State, Ranking Says

The university was among 90 New Jersey organizations included on Forbes' 2026 Best-In-State Employers list.

NJ Mom Sues Gentlemen's Club After Son's Death

The suit comes after a 26-year-old was killed in a hit-and-run outside of the establishment.