National Night Out

From its humble origins 38 years ago, the evening now has more of a block party or cookout feel and has become more interactive year after year, encouraging positive interactions with kids.

The Toms River Mayor's Advisory Committee on Developmental Disabilities has launched the first-ever mobile sensory activation trailer at community events.

Tomorrow is, "National Night Out," an annual event that's been held in neighborhoods in towns and cities in New Jersey and across the country for 36 years.

A gunman opened fire on two New Jersey police officers while they were sitting in their vehicle at a red light Tuesday night, wounding them in what authorities are calling an ambush attack.

"National Night Out," now in its 35th year, will hold events in New Jersey and across America this evening. It's a chance for local citizens to get some "face time" with the cops who patrol their streets.

"It is a chance for us to be able to get out in the community and have a positive contact in a safe environment," Maple Shade Capt. Christopher Fletcher said..

Every day we give props to some person or people who do extraordinary things for others – sometimes at great cost. I’d be remiss if on this occasion of National Night Out, I didn’t give props to the brave men and women who serve us as police, firemen, and EMTs...

Tuesday night is "National Night Out," to promote local crime prevention through police-citizen cooperation.