Tears Over Beloved NJ Teen's Heartbreaking Loss 1 Day After Prom

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

Tears Over Beloved NJ Teen's Heartbreaking Loss 1 Day After Prom

Ribbons were tied to local signs and utility poles to pay tribute to the student, who died just one day after her New Jersey high school was celebrating at the prom.>>>Read more.

Photo Shows NJ Accident Left Police, Rescuers With Unusual Rescue Challenge

The investigation into the crash that left the car vertical is ongoing. Police provided a photo to show just how challenging the rescue was.

Hit-And-Run Driver Struck Child, 2, Fled Scene On Mother's Day: Police

A pickup truck hit and critically injured a 2-year-old child on Mother's Day. The driver didn't stop, police said.

Coast Guard Launched From NJ To Assist Distressed Boat

The US Coast Guard launched out of New Jersey this weekend to monitor a reportedly distressed sailboat.

Most New Jersey Residents Know Someone With Autism: Rutgers Study

About 4 out of 5 New Jersey residents know someone with autism spectrum disorder. But misconceptions still persist, researchers say.

Also Worth a Look Today

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• Memorial Dedicated To Paramus Bus Crash Victims
• Oakland's 'Candy Man' Prescribed Drugs For No Reason: US Attorney

Across America

• Cop's Trial In Eric Garner Death Begins After Nearly 5 Years
• Doris Day Photos: Remembering The Life Of An American Icon
• Alyssa Milano: Don't Have Sex Until GA's Abortion Law Is Dumped

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