The Night In Paradise luau and show with live fire knife performers is a free family event, Manchester Recreation said. trib.al/qZ8IFIv

Raul Cartagena, 15, was a new uncle and a beloved friend with an infectious laugh and made everyone smile "even in our darkest of days." trib.al/8nIGP31

If the weather cooperates, the next few nights could offer New Jereyans a glimpse of the northern lights. trib.al/q2d6OeI

Parts of the Garden State are in for scattered showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, forecasters say. Here’s the latest. trib.al/gMLHChY

The owners of Beach Haus Brewery​ opened a new restaurant this summer, 801 Craft Kitchen & Spirits, and a rooftop lounge is coming: trib.al/U1IqBy1

The Casquiera family, which creates displays with thousands of synchronized LED lights, is paying homage to the popular Netflix show. trib.al/Z90tIOO

A NJ correctional officer admitted attempting to smuggle a cell phone into jail for a prisoner in exchange for a bribe, officials said. trib.al/sv6lJya

The officer is hired by and supervised by the Manchester Township Police Department and provides security in the schools. trib.al/sjiwatl

New Jersey has been confident but cautious about its water supply during this hot, dry stretch. But conditions worsened in recent days. trib.al/JOXIMFR

The theater, which opened in 1990, will have its last movie showings this weekend. trib.al/uYSqi9d

Both towns have facilities that use Ethylene Oxide (EtO), elevating cancer risk for people who live nearby, environmental officials say. trib.al/JUtWMKV

The Manchester school board will have a board retreat next week, the district announced. trib.al/w5CugFq

The law features several upfront tax savings, along with incentives. Here's how much your household could save. trib.al/avd1v8A

Rutgers started allowing football players to expense DoorDash deliveries in the pandemic, as players had to quarantine if they were exposed. trib.al/muPPmip

A 4-month-old child found unresponsive at a daycare this month was suffering from skull fractures and brain bleeding, according to officials trib.al/7roCZT2

Louisiana-based Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is set to make its New Jersey debut with three locations by 2023, according to reports. trib.al/RlyfxhS

These local pets are searching for their forever homes. Meet Chutney, Hunter, Cheeto and more. trib.al/hxKJamm

Here are the newest houses available in the Manchester area. trib.al/GZBnKNN

NJ followed the agency's lead in loosening school protocols, but federal health officials still recommend masks in parts of the state. trib.al/n4trcKd

Check out the latest update from your neighbor on Patch. (This post was contributed by a community member.) trib.al/iO2p51M