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New Jersey News: Week In Review, Oct. 22-28

​Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

Halloween Parade Canceled At Morristown Elementary School Over Inclusivity Concerns

Some students said the parade was 'boring or embarrassing' and others were concerned it wasn't inclusive, the principal said.

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Principal Responds To Student's Suicide. The Result Is Powerful.

After a student's suicide, this New Jersey principal summed up the issue of mental illness in a powerful note to the school community.

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Manslaughter Charges Refiled In NJ Man's Alleged Hazing Death

Involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault charges refiled against 11 Penn State fraternity brothers for a New Jersey student's death in February.

Mahwah Township Excluded Orthodox Jews, State Claims In Lawsuit

The New Jersey State Attorney General's office has filed a lawsuit against the Mahwah Township Council and the town for an alleged attempt to restrict Orthodox Jews from the township, including in its parks

Missing College Student Found Dead Near Mercer County College: Police

A Mercer County Community College student who had been missing for more than a month was found dead, the Hamilton Township Police Department said Monday afternoon.

America's Biggest Legoland Will Be Just Miles From NJ

The park may be more than twice the size of the current largest Legoland.

Shot Fired During Brawl At Ewing Daycare Center: Cops

Police are investigating an incident in which a gun was discharged outside a daycare center in Ewing earlier this week.

NJ Panel OKs 5 New Conditions For Medical Marijuana

Thousands of New Jersey residents are on the brink of qualifying for medical marijuana. Are you among them?

Shooting At NJ Halloween Party In Edison

One person was shot early Friday at a Halloween party in New Jersey, and a manhunt for the suspect is underway, police said.

More Than 40 NJ Towns Projected To Be Mostly Underwater By 2100, New Analysis Says

The analysis predicts more than 40 towns are at risk of being more than 50 percent underwater.

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