510-Pound Shark Caught Off NJ: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the New Jersey Patch network to talk about tonight:

510-Pound Shark Caught Off NJ

"You just gotta hold onto that pole for dear life," one of the fishermen said after catching the NJ shark. "I feel like I've aged 20 years just fighting that thing.">>>Read more.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Expands To 21 NJ Counties (UPDATED)

UPDATE: The chances of a bad storm just got worse across the state. NJ could get 60-mph winds and hail as severe weather is expected to hit. Here's when.

NJ Team Loses Little League World Series, But Inspires 'Shake' Dance

VIDEO: The Elmora Troopers lost on Wednesday, but they did inspire a new dance called the "Jersey Shake" that MLB players are now imitating.

NJ Among 'Least Friendly' States In US: Travel Survey

Is it just our in-your-face attitude or are we being judged by people who think only of the New Jersey Turnpike?

Springsteen Visits NJ Set Of Spielberg's 'West Side Story'

Spielberg's adaptation of the 1961 movie musical has picked several places to film.

4 Charged With Stealing Checks In Multiple NJ Counties

Authorities say they stole $450,000 in checks from dozens of mailboxes across northern New Jersey.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Soccer Champ Carli Lloyd Kicks 55-Yard Field Goal At Eagles Camp
• Math Teacher Stalked, Harassed Student: Morris Co. Prosecutor
• Fios1 News Shutting Down In NJ, NY; 150 To Lose Jobs

Across America

• $1 Billion Listing Sells For $100,000 In Beverly Hills
• Boy's Haircut Colored In With Black Sharpie At Texas School: Suit
• Clippers' Kawhi Leonard Donates 1M Backpacks To Every LAUSD Kid

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our New Jersey network. Thank you for reading.