2 NJ Restaurants Among Nation's Best: Patch PM

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2 New Jersey Restaurants Among Nation's Best

Two New Jersey restaurants — one in South Jersey, the other in North Jersey — have been named among the best in America for 2017 by Open Table.>>>Read more here.

Fisherman Dies Off Sandy Hook

A man fishing off Sandy Hook's fishing beach was pulled out to sea Wednesday morning. He was rescued, but died.

Early-Morning Blaze Kills Dog, Destroys Mobile Home

The homeowner escaped injury but her cocker spaniel died in the fire Wednesday; authorities have not yet determined the cause.

Drunk Woman Didn't Notice Road Sign Stuck In Sunroof: Police

"Thankfully no one was seated in the backseat of the vehicle or this could have been a different situation," the police captain said.

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Across America

• Watch: Horse Runs For Its Life From CA Fire
• 13-Year-Old Hangs Herself, But Bullying Killed Her
• 'Invisible Box Challenge' Sweeps Internet With Wins, Epic Fails

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