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Lakewood Township, New Jersey. Coordinates: 40.077069°N 74.19851°W. Lakewood Township is the most populous township in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Lakewood Township is the most populous township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, Lakewood offers much in services, shopping, entertainment and business opportunities.
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A new housing development is just getting started off Broadway Ave. in the south part of the town. (Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) For large Orthodox families, Lakewood has become a cheaper and more attractive alternative to living in Brooklyn, where housing prices are far higher. The town has approved 1,200 new houses and 40...
A yeshiva student keeps an eye on his children Yocheved and Binyomin on a street of new homes. (Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) A driveway is full of kid's cars in front of a new home on the town's east side. (Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) The town has had a population explosion with more than 100,000 p...
Women push baby carriages on a busy sidewalk along 2nd Street. (Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) In a crowded downtown, the different communities of Lakewood meet. After finishing cutting the grass for a church on E. 4th St., Clarence Lampkin, left, talks to friends Pedro Sepeda, center, and Fernado Natal. (Aristide Economopoul...
Pastor Thomas E. Simpson, Sr. gives a Sunday sermon at the Intercessory Tabernacle Ministries, a church in Lakewood. (Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) A preacher's call Pastor Thomas E. Simpson, Sr. says he has received numerous offers to sell out but he wants to stay put. "I keep telling them the church is not for sale," said ...
During a family outing at Pine Park, yeshiva student David Horowitz waits to catch a football thrown by his eldest son Shmuel, 9, as his wife, Devora, and daughter, Rivka, watch. (Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) Pine Park is one of the few places in Lakewood where residents from all of communities find common ground, although ...
A deer on the campus of Georgian Court University. (Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) A quiet campus Georgian Court University, a private Catholic school, was built on a former railroad magnate’s estate, on the shores of one of the lakes that gave Lakewood its name. People wait for the start of the musical "Hairspray" at the his...
Early in the morning, day laborers wait at the municipal parking lot trying to get work in construction or landscaping. (Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) There is a growing community of temp workers in Lakewood, many gathering each morning to wait to be hired for construction or landscaping jobs. (Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Ad...
Lakewood Mayor Raymond Coles, left, sitting alongside Deputy Mayor Menashe Miller, tells people during the Township Committee meeting that the town is going to provide additional funding to the school district to keep the high school sports programs and school librarians. (Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) The council Lakewood s...
A photo essay of Lakewood, a fast-growing town in New Jersey with a large Orthodox Jewish community and diverse neighborhoods. See scenes of learning, building, worship and recreation in the town.
- Betty T. Point Pleasant, United States 44 contributions. Annual Summertime Destination. First Energy Park is the home park for the Lakewood Blue Claws. Not only are they very invested in their local communities, they are also great supporters of thelocal Scouting programs, allowing special nights for the kids to attend a game and have an overnight sleepover on the field with a big screen movie to finish off their special night.
- JoyChristena. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 224 contributions. Ocean County Park - A Splendid, Natural Park in Lakewood, N.J. Ocean County Park in Lakewood, New Jersey - what a respite from the self-isolation endured during this pandemic.
- VacationHopeful. Medway, MA75 contributions. All skill levels welcome. Drove down from Mass for a visit and being my son is new to BMX, he was a little apprehensive but the staff and riders were great.
- chetndeb. Elizabeth, NJ3,392 contributions. Making Whoopie. No that's not an answer from the 70's Newlywed Game it's a delicious beer from Icarus brewery, they also make a double and a bourbon barrel aged version.
Lakewood is a thriving township with a rich history, diverse culture, and abundant opportunities. Find out how to live, work, or visit Lakewood, and explore its attractions, services, and events.
Find out how Lakewood Township can serve you with various administrative, emergency, public works, finance, court, construction, economic development, and human resources services. Learn about marriage licenses, vital statistics, trash collection, and more.
Apr 24, 2023 · Explore the scenic lakes, parks, and historic sites of Lakewood, New Jersey, a diverse and growing township. Enjoy shows at Strand Theater, paddle on Lake Carasaljo, see the gardens at Sister Mary Grace Burns Arboretum, and more.
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