These 5 N.J. Restaurants, Chefs Are Vying For America's Top Food Awards: Patch PM

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5 N.J. Chefs, Restaurants Vying For Top Awards In Food

Five New Jersey restaurants, including some of their critically acclaimed chefs and bakers, are vying for top honors in one of the nation's most respected food competitions — the James Beard awards.>>>Click here to read more

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Driver Dies On N.J. Turnpike In South Jersey

• A New Jersey man died Tuesday after he suffered a medical emergency, and his car ended up sitting against a guardrail on the New Jersey Turnpike, police said.

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• A Fort Lee man's lawsuit claimed he had nearly daily panic attacks because his he was subject to a hostile work environment.

New Jersey Bill Would Make It Easier To Kill Lost Pets

• The lives of thousands of impounded dogs and cats may be at risk if a N.J. bill eliminates a mandatory 7-day waiting period for euthanasia.

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