‘Golden’ Bachelorettes Look For Love On TV: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from New Jersey:

1. What's the secret for a long and happy life? Anna Kostelnik Buys recently celebrated her 100th birthday, and she attributes her longevity to a fruit that is a Jersey favorite. Mrs. Buys spent her 100th birthday in Atlantic City at the air show, her family told Patch. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Wawa is offering educators free coffee throughout September, as the “Cheers to Classrooms celebration returns in New Jersey and around the East Coast. All teachers and school administrators need to do to get the free coffee is share that they work at a school at the register, the chain said. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Several New Jersey religious leaders are decrying a recent court decision that may enable one of the world’s largest private prison companies to continue profiting off contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – despite a state law banning the practice. (Read more on Patch.)

4. A 16-year-old boy was charged with murder after fatal South Jersey shooting, officials said. Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying a second suspect involved in the shooting, which happened the early morning of Aug. 15. (Read more on Patch.)

5. True love can be found at any age – and 3 women from New Jersey are hoping to win a rose from the first "Golden Bachelor." The latest spinoff to the ABC's reality dating show “The Bachelor” features women between the ages of 60 and 79, who are competing to win the hearts of leading man Gerry Turner. (Read more on Patch.)