Sorrow After N.J. High School Sophomore, An 'Angel' Who Changed Lives, Dies​​: Patch PM

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Sorrow After N.J. High School Sophomore, An 'Angel' Who Changed Lives, Dies

Krya O'Dwyer was mature beyond her years, friends say.>>Read more on Patch

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Fatal N.J. Fire Claims Senior Citizen’s Life; Injures 2 Others: Prosecutor

• N.J. resident Maureen Phillips, 72, died in the tragic fire. Her son and a 52-year-old woman were injured in the blaze, authorities say.

N.J. Senior Dies After Stove Sets His Clothes On Fire: Prosecutor

• The New Jersey senior citizen may have been using the stove to stay warm. It was the 2nd fatal fire in town that day, authorities say.

Brick Schools Tackle Massive Project To Test Drinking Water For Lead

• Nationwide concerns prompted state-mandated testing throughout N.J.; so far 3 Brick schools tested, more to come.

Want a N.J. Driver’s License? New Exam Questions On Pedestrian, Bike Safety Proposed

• New Jersey drivers taking their written tests may need to do some more studying about bike and pedestrian safety if this bill passes.

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