Stranded Bride Rescued By Cops: 5 NJ Stories You Need To Read

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. Assault charges were filed against a man accused of throwing a cell phone during a concert and hitting singer Bebe Rexha in the face. Nicolas Malvagna, 27, reportedly said "it would be funny" to attempt hitting her with the phone. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Attorney Matthew Nilo, the 35-year-old Weehawken resident who's been charged in the rapes and attacks of several women in Boston in 2007 and 2008, posted $500,000 bail on Monday and has been temporarily freed, the Associated Press reported. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A massive whale breached several hundred yards off the beach at the Jersey Shore on Monday morning, swimming north to south while a gathered crowd cheered. This isn’t the first time in recent history that a massive whale has made an appearance close to the shoreline, either. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Police have been searching for a missing teacher for nearly two weeks, and say they no longer believe her disappearance is suspicious. Authorities have also asked local hunters to review trail camera footage to see if there is any hint to her whereabouts. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A bride's big day was almost derailed when her limousine broke down on the way to take wedding photos. Luckily, a police officer in Westfield made sure that the rainy day couldn't dampen the wedding party's spirits. (Read more on Patch.)