Mike 'Situation' Sorrentino Leaves 'Jersey Shore,' Enters Jail

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

Mike 'Situation' Sorrentino Leaves 'Jersey Shore,' Goes To Jail

"The Situation" gave his jail number and sold "Free Sitch" shirts as he left the Jersey Shore. He live-streamed his entry into prison.>>>Read more.

NJ Man Shot In UPS Standoff Had Criminal Past: Reports

Those who knew William Owens said on social media that he was a nice guy, but that he was troubled.

NJ Girl Gets Lead Role In Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Reboot

Rachel Zegler, of Clifton, beat out 30,000 others for the role of Maria in the Steven Spielberg-directed reboot of the 1960s movie and Broadway musical.

WATCH: Anne Hathaway Performs The Paper Mill Playhouse Song

Oscar winner and Millburn High graduate Anne Hathaway recreated a show-stopping moment from her NJ childhood. Complete with kickline.

WATCH: NJ Gov. Phil Murphy Delivers State-Of-The-State

WATCH: Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his 2019 State-of-the-State address on Tuesday. Here is what he said.

Verona Schools Try Out 'Homework-Free Weekends'

Verona isn't the only school district in New Jersey to grapple with the tricky balance between too little homework… and too much.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Body Of Belleville Man Found In New Hampshire Woods: Police
• Lacey Veteran Organizes Aid For Barnegat Light Coast Guard
• Union Man Charged With DWI In Fatal Crash Of Hillside Officer

Across America

• William Barr Confirmation: 6 Telling Quotes From Trump's AG Pick
• Steve King: Iowa Congressman’s Most Racially Charged Comments
• Ex-Yankee Star Charged With Child Sex Abuse

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

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