A Story That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity: Week In Review

Something truly amazing happened to a homeless man who helped a stranded New Jersey woman. Check out that story and our other top news of the week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

Woman Raises $350K For Homeless Man Who Helped Her Get Home

This story will truly restore your faith in humanity. A New Jersey woman who was helped by a kind stranger on the side of the highway after she ran out of gas launched a fundraising effort to help him, and it exploded. The online fundraiser to help Johnny had a initial goal of $10,000. As of Friday night, more than $345,000 has been raised.

Cop Was Right To Ticket Man Whose Wife Was In Labor, Chief Says

"We pleaded with him to please make it fast as we are in an emergency, but he answered curtly: sit tight."

105 Charged In Two Large New Jersey Heroin Busts

Police took down two large, statewide drug organizations that dealt mostly with heroin and cocaine.

NJ Woman Carjacked, Killed Right After Thanksgiving Dinner

A New Jersey woman was carjacked and killed while returning home from a Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, authorities said. The 40-year-old was a victim in one of two murders in the same New Jersey town on Thanksgiving night.

Is This Really The 'Drunkest City In New Jersey?'

A report posted on USA Today's website has named this the "drunkest city in each state."

6 New Laws Likely Under New NJ Governor

Governor-elect Phil Murphy could dramatically change the lives of many New Jerseyans. Here's how.

Doctor In New Jersey Accused of Sexually Assaulting Multiple Women

A neurologist who worked in New Jersey has been accused by 17 women of sexual misconduct.

Man Found Dead In Car On Thanksgiving Eve In Asbury Park

A person was shot and killed late Wednesday night at the Jersey Shore — near the site of a football game that was canceled because of threats, authorities said.

Suspect In Fatal Shooting At Lawrenceville Applebee's Arrested

A Lawrence Township man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that took place at the Applebee's restaurant near the Quakerbridge Mall.