Middletown, NJ|News|
The Best High School In New Jersey Is In Middletown
U.S. News & World Report just released its annual ranking of America's best high schools for the 2026-2027 school year.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
- Woodbridge, NJ
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Woodbridge|News|
Colonia Woman Recovering After She Was Attacked By A Pit Bull
A neighbor heard the woman screaming and ran out to help. He said the woman was on the ground and the dog continued to bite her.
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Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Matawan-Aberdeen School District Survey Open Until Sept. 25
It includes discussions about a potential bond referendum next year. That means the school district may borrow money to make improvements.
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Manasquan-Belmar, NJ|News|
Beach Volleyball Tournament Sept. 13 In Manasquan: All Welcome
The Big Brothers Big Sisters beach volleyball tournament will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13 at Main Street Beach in Manasquan.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Man Threatened To Jump From Harmon Cove Towers Bridge
The man himself called 911 Monday afternoon. Secaucus Police Officer Kiril Petrov talked him down.
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Middletown, NJ|News|
Wind And Sea Festival Is Sept. 19 In Port Monmouth
Activities include kayaking, fishing, kite flying, crabbing, sandcastle building, seining and much more! Most activities are free.
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Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Jersey Freeze Old Bridge Will Open Thursday
They'll be giving away free ice cream Thursday night ...
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Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Police Blotter, Aug. 10 - Aug. 16
Released by Secaucus Police, all of last week's arrests:
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Woodbridge|News|
Pit Bull Attacks Woman Out Walking In Woodbridge
There were fatal pit bull attacks in Woodbridge in 2024 and 2021.
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Secaucus, NJ|News|
No Prison Time For Secaucus Man Who Threatened To Punch 2 Gay Men
Viggiano is heard saying: "I get upset talking to queers" and he also tells the men: "You're about to lose your f-- teeth."
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Woodbridge|News|
Final Salsa By The Bay Perth Amboy Is Saturday Night
Enjoy free salsa lessons from 5-6 p.m., and then open salsa and merengue dancing from 6-8 p.m. In Perth Amboy.
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Secaucus, NJ|News|
Bayonne Bans Data Centers
Bayonne is NJ's 23rd town to ban data centers. The new Bayonne mayor, Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski, was elected after promising to ban them.
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Middletown, NJ|News|
NY Waterway Will Return To Offering Ferry Service From Belford To Manhattan
Two years ago, the NJ Court of Appeals ordered Monmouth County to reopen the bidding for the Belford ferry service contract.
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Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Tinton Falls Cancer Center Will Open In February 2027
It's part of Monmouth Medical Center's leaving Long Branch and relocating to Tinton Falls.
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Asbury Park, NJ|News|
Woman Painted As Lobster Will Protest Outside Asbury Park Restaurant
PETA will stage an unusual protest Friday outside Cousins Maine Lobster in Asbury Park:
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Manasquan-Belmar, NJ|News|
Scuba Diver Saved 16 Miles Off Belmar
A scuba diver attempting a deep-sea wreck dive off the Jersey Shore nearly died Sunday:
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New Brunswick, NJ|News|
Rutgers Students Appear In Urban Outfitters Commercial
The new commercial was filmed at the Rutgers football stadium, and stars the Rutgers University dance team.
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Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Police Officer Arrested, Accused Of Looking Up Woman On Database
He was arrested July 7 and charged with the third-degree crime of accessing data on a computer without authorization.
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Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
NJ DEP Will Start Testing Soil, Groundwater Outside The Keyport Landfill
Starting next week, Keyport and Union Beach residents should expect to see a large drill that will collect soil and groundwater samples.
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Little Silver-Oceanport, NJ|News|
Get Help With Property Taxes Thursday In Little Silver
Bring your property tax questions; get help with your ANCHOR application Thursday in Little Silver:
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