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Long Branch, New Jersey is located in Monmouth County. Zip codes in Long Branch, NJ include 07740. The median home price in Long Branch is $359,000 which is roughly $174/per square foot. More Long Branch information.

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3 hrs ago | Star News Group

Arrest made in Point Boro man's murder

Law enforcement officers have arrested a Manchester man and charged him with murdering a Point Pleasant man who was found dead in the backyard of a Long Branch home in April, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced late last week.

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4 hrs ago | Patch.com

Which Long Branch Beach Access Points Will Be Open Memorial Day Weekend?

City officials plan to have access for 11 of the city's 15 beaches for Memorial Day weekend in Long Branch.

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Thu May 23, 2013

The Orlando Sentinel

The Front Burner: Breed-specific regulation: Not new and not working

We all want to live safely, including with dogs. With that purpose in mind, we should adopt policies that have succeeded, and avoid ones that failed.

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Patch.com

Eminent Domain Use Bill Passes General Assembly

A bill that would clarify the use of eminent domain by a municipality was approved the New Jersey General Assembly on Monday.

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Asbury Park Press

Press on Your Side: A little persistence is needed to solve E-ZPass, bank problems

Sometimes it takes a little time for a solution to actually happen. You might remember the case of Brick resident George Fencik.

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Asbury Park Press

Italian Style

Years ago, when I moved here after college to live in my parent's basement, the business section included a Chinese restaurant, luncheonette, barber shop, hair stylist, nail salon and Woolcott's Hardware.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Asbury Park Press

NJ Higher Education secretary receives honorary degree from Monmouth University

Rochelle R. Hendricks describes herself as a 'Jersey Girl.' She began her teaching career in the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School District.

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Patch.com

Long Branch Man Failed to Register as Sex Offender, Prosecutor Says

Monmouth County grand jurors indicted a Long Branch man on a charge of failing to register as a convicted sex offender.

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Patch.com

New Developer Interested in Acquiring Broadway Arts Center in Long Branch

The redevelopment of Long Branch's Broadway Arts Center redevelopment has been stalled for several years, but a new developer has stepped up and could possibly take over the project.

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Patch.com

Long Branch Branchport Avenue Bridge Repair Project Delayed

A project that to repair the Branchport Avenue bridge which connects Long Branch and Oceanport has been delayed.

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Asbury Park Press

Monmouth University awards first - and only - doctorate

Barbara Scarano, 67, of Neptune was the recipient of Monmouth University's first doctorate Wednesday.

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Asbury Park Press

Ready for Memorial Day? Get some grilling tips

We're All About Great Food & Great Fun! Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club features the top stand up in the ... Grilling tips from Jersey Shore BBQ: Grilling tips from the masters at Jersey Shore BBQ.

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Tue May 21, 2013

Asbury Park Press

Monmouth University wants to expand building at Kessler Field

We're All About Great Food & Great Fun! Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club features the top stand up in the ... We're All About Great Food & Great Fun! Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club features the top stand up in the ... While West Long Branch zoning officials must decide whether to permit Monmouth University to build a new four-story press box for Kessler ... (more)

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The Jersey Journal

Photos: Shore Regional seniors help Sea Bright prep for Memorial Day crowds

With Memorial Day weekend fast approaching and recovery work still to be done, the borough received a major assist in its last-minute preparations Monday from 100 seniors from Shore Regional High School.

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Mon May 20, 2013

The Daily News Journal

Winning Mega Millions ticket bought at N.J. gas station

The Mart at the Lukoil gas station on Shrewsbury Avenue in Tinton Falls, N. J., where Lokendra Khatri Chhetri and Narinder Sangari, work, sold a winning Mega Millions ticket.

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Asbury Park Press

Long Branch to hold art in the park Sunday

The city's West End will be the location this Sunday for dozens of artists and their work at the annual Art in the Park event.

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The Jersey Journal

Glimpse of History: 'There used to be a railroad'

LONG VALLEY - The railroad depot in German Valley, Washington Township, part of the Central Railroad of New Jersey line, is pictured in this undated postcard.

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Patch.com

'West Pink Branch' Saluted For Participation in Breast Cancer Awareness Month

West Long Branch, and 17 other Monmouth County towns, were saluted by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders for its participation in "Paint the Town Pink" month in May.

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Sun May 19, 2013

Examiner.com

Rain does not dampen spirits of runners at Michael Thorne Race

The Annual Michael Thorne 4 Mile Race and Kids Races were held on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in West Long Branch, N.J. The field of about 500 was greeted to unexpected showers at the 9 a.m. start which persisted throughout the event.

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Patch.com

Customers React to $95M Lucky Lukoil Lotto News

Tom Schweers woke up thinking he struck it big--$95 million big. Every day, the 64-year-old West Long Branch man buys an instant ticket and occasionally springs for a Mega Millions ticket at the Kwik Farms in the Lukoil station on Shrewsbury Avenue on Tinton Falls.

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