Living On The Veg Brings Vegan Food To New Manahawkin Location

“I remember people thinking my idea was crazy,” said Lauren Ramos, owner of Living on the Veg. A new Manahawkin location opened on May 27.

Tickets On Sale For ‘Manahopkin Craft Beer & Music Fest’

Advance tickets for the Manahopkin Craft Beer & Music Fest on Aug. 7 will be on sale through this weekend.

Stafford Planning Board Approves New Popeyes, Jiffy Lube

The Stafford Township Planning Board approved applications for a new Popeyes restaurant and Jiffy Lube store in town.

What’s Open, Closed On Easter 2021 In Barnegat And Manahawkin

Whether it’s your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in Barnegat and Manahawkin on Easter.

Reynolds Garden Shop In Manahawkin Opens New Coffee Bar

Reynolds Garden Shop and Floral Market cut the ribbon on their new coffee bar on Saturday. Here's a look inside and a preview of the menu.

Barnegat Bar Owner: ‘Business As Usual’ Despite Capacity Increase

Restaurant owners and officials in Barnegat and Stafford Township told Patch how the increased capacity limit will impact businesses.

Anna Bananas Bakery Opens In Manahawkin Mart

Anna Bananas Bakery held a grand opening ceremony on Friday in the Manahawkin Mart.

How Coronavirus Affected Bankruptcies In Barnegat-Manahawkin Area

Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Ocean County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.

Coffee Bar Coming To Reynolds Garden Shop In Manahawkin

A new coffee bar is expected to open inside Reynolds Garden Shop and Floral Market toward the end of March.

How Reliable Is Your New Jersey Power Utility?

See how well utility providers in the Barnegat-Manahawkin area and across NJ serve their electric customers.

Sweet Jenny's In Barnegat Reopens Indoor Dining

The restaurant announced Friday​ that indoor dining will be available Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. ​

Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In Barnegat

Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.

See Who's Nominated For Biz Of The Year In Barnegat, Manahawkin

Patch received many submissions for Business of the Year. Have a favorite? There's still time to vote.

How To Nominate A Barnegat, Manahawkin Business Of The Year

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local businesses in Barnegat and Manahawkin.

LBI Bicycle Store Achieves National Award

Shore Brake Cyclery landed on the National Bicycle Dealers Association’s list of America’s Best Bike Shops for the second year in a row.

Thanksgiving Day Grocery Store Hours In The Barnegat Area

Check out which grocery stores around Barnegat and Manahawkin will have special hours for Thanksgiving 2020.

Food, Gifts For Sale At Barnegat Farm And Craft Market

The Barnegat Farm and Craft Market will feature 16 vendors this year.

Pet Valu To Close All U.S. Stores, Including Manahawkin Shop

Pet Valu will 'wind down operations due to severe impact from COVID-19.'

Former LBI Jewelry Store Owners Save Lacey Shop From Closing

They had to close their seasonal Beach Haven shop, but now they own a store that operates year-round.

Regal Movie Theater In Manahawkin To Close For Now

Regal Theatres will suspend operations at theaters nationwide, but they plan to reopen.

Manahawkin's Tomahawkin Builds Axe-Throwing Trailer

Tomahawkin needed to close for a few months because of the coronavirus lockdown, but something good came out of it.

AutoZone, Dollar General Coming To Plaza In Barnegat

Several more businesses could be coming to Barnegat's newest retail center.

New Store With 'The Ultimate Candy Experience' Opens In LBI

The large, brightly colored Sugar Kingdom features candy, fudge, ice cream and more.

LBI's Fantasy Island Reopening Creates Challenges, Optimism

The GM of Fantasy Island Amusement Park is glad they can open this summer but wishes they had more advanced notice to prepare.

Manahawkin Gym Closes Permanently Due To Coronavirus Difficulties

Tilton Fitness had seven locations throughout New Jersey, mostly on the Jersey Shore. All will cease operations Wednesday.

LBI's Pearl Street Market Closes Due To Coronavirus

Pearl Street Market temporarily closed after someone who entered the store tested positive for COVID-19.

Barnegat Farmers Market Returning With Coronavirus Precautions

Barnegat will also hold a 'Special Night Market' three times this summer.

Pier 1 Planning To Close Manahawkin Store

Pier 1 is looking to shut all of its retail stores as soon as possible, the company announced Tuesday.

Valet Auto Wash Opens Manahawkin Location

Certain services remain unavailable because of the coronavirus, but there's a new car wash in town.

'Beer Naked Ladies' Microbrewery Proposed In Barnegat

The microbrewery, which would take the former location of Candiqueen's, has received some praise and pushback.

NJ Wawas Set Aside Hour For At-Risk Shoppers Amid Coronavirus

Wawa will designate 2-3 p.m. each day to accommodate high-risk customers.

ALDI Limits Number Of Customers In Stores Amid Coronavirus

ALDI stores will institute temporary one-way aisles and begin checking the temperatures of all store and warehouse employees.

Stafford Asks Businesses To Require Customers Wear Face Masks

Stafford officials also asked that essential businesses enforce social distancing.

Barnegat-Manahawkin Local Business Guide: What’s Open Or Closed

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Barnegat-Area Businesses: Open or Closed? Let Your Customers Know

We're publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for local businesses. Here's how to get listed.

Barnegat-Area Supermarkets With 'Senior Hours' Amid Coronavirus

Some grocery stores around Barnegat are offering special shopping hours for senior citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak. Check out where.

GoFundMe Helps LBI Workers Laid Off During Coronavirus

The LBI Chamber of Commerce started the fundraiser for workers affected by efforts to slow the spread of the virus.

Barnegat-Area Businesses Brace For Impact As Coronavirus Hits NJ

Businesses across NJ, including Barnegat and Manahawkin, are closing and adjusting as COVID-19 spreads across the state.

Southern Ocean Man's Losing Lotto Ticket Becomes $1 Million Prize

He attended an event for people who started with losing lottery tickets. That's where his luck turned around.

Hand's Store On Long Beach Island To Stay Open After All

The department store was set to shut down after nearly 70 years.