Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
250K Without Power As Severe Storms Rip Through NJ Friday
High winds felled trees, closed roads and sparked a plethora of emergency responses.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
- Berkeley, NJ
Hi! I'm a Local Editor covering Berkeley, Lacey, Barnegat-Manahawkin, Galloway and Ocean City. I'm an Ocean County resident with a love for all things New Jersey. I've spent most of my life here and graduated from The College of New Jersey in 2020 with my B.A. in Journalism & Professional Writing.
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Galloway, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Galloway For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Galloway.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Ocean City For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Ocean City.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Barnegat-Manahawkin For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Barnegat-Manahawkin.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Lacey For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Lacey.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Berkeley For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Berkeley.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Haines Street Improvements In Lacey Set To Begin
The township said paving, ramps, striping and sidewalk work on Haines Street should finish before school starts.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
Nearly 100 Jobs Cut As Atlantic City Hotel Moves Toward Senior Housing
Half of the rooms at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center will be converted into senior housing.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City Theatre Company To Open Children's Series With 'Winnie the Pooh'
The July 7 show at the Ocean City Music Pier starts OCTC's 2026 Children's Theatre Series.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City Council Names Leadership For New Terms
Mayor Jay Gillian and Councilmen Sean Barnes, Tony Polcini and Jim Kelly took the oath at the Music Pier on Wednesday.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
NJ Man's Sub Came With Dentures Inside, Lawsuit Says
The man ordered a sandwich from Jersey Mike's through Grubhub, and it came with an unpleasant surprise.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Free Shore Gardening Program Planned At Barnegat Library
A Rutgers Master Gardener will lead the free July 13 session on shore gardening challenges and salt-tolerant plants.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Where To Watch 2026 World Cup In Ocean City
The United States is playing in the Round of 32 with hopes of advancing in the World Cup. Here's where you can watch the game.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
New Fee For Boaters At This Jersey Shore Beach
Boaters will now have to pay to get on this beach.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Where To Watch 2026 World Cup In Lacey
The United States is playing in the Round of 32 with hopes of advancing in the World Cup. Here's where you can watch the game.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Where To Watch 2026 World Cup In Barnegat-Manahawkin
The United States is playing in the Round of 32 with hopes of advancing in the World Cup. Here's where you can watch the game.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Lacey School Board Welcomes New Superintendent
Brewer was appointed to a three-year term beginning July 1 after county approval of his contract.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Person Critical After Nearly Drowning In Lacey: Police
The person was saved from Barnegat Bay waters and is hospitalized in critical condition, police said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Revolutionary War Ghost Sites Talk Set At Lacey Library
South Jersey Ghost Research will speak July 14 at the Lacey Branch on hauntings tied to Revolutionary War sites.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Car Bursts Into Flames After Rear-Ending Another In Manahawkin: Police
Route 72 was temporarily closed Monday as the scene was secured.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
