Star NJ Athlete Killed In New Year's Day Crash Is Remembered: PM

Share-worthy stories from the New Jersey Patch network to talk about tonight:

Star NJ Athlete Killed In New Year's Day Crash Is Remembered

"He hated losing and that's what made him great," said his ex-coach.>>>Read more.

Everyone's Talking About This Tiny NJ Brewery With No Tap Room

A popular beer magazine says this tiny NJ operation without a tap room is among the 15 in America "to watch" this year.

NJ Center Engaged In 'Wanton Neglect' In HIV Exposure: Lawsuit

More than 3,000 patients "now live in fear" of their exposure to potentially fatal viruses like HIV and hepatitis, according to reports.

'Get Me:' SWAT Stops Naked, 'Out-Of-Control' Ocean County Man: Police

His mother apparently called police, auhorities said.

New Jersey Schools Must Teach 'Financial Literacy,' New Law Says

Reading, writing, arithmetic… and 401Ks? NJ districts will soon have to provide "financial literacy education" to middle school students.

Mikie Sherrill Sworn In To Congress As NJ-11's New Rep

Sherill's first vote as a congresswoman was to oppose fellow Democrat Nancy Pelosi as speaker of the House.

Jeff Van Drew Sworn Into Congress As NJ-2's New Rep

Van Drew voted against Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House, but the way he did so confused those in attendance and drew some derision on social media.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Rutgers Football Players Charged With Theft Apply For PTI: Report
• Carteret Man Pleads Not Guilty In Father-In-Law's Murder
• Cranford Teacher Who Said He'd 'Shoot Up' School Pleads Guilty

Across America

• Listen To Social Security Scam That Has Targeted Thousands
• Illinois Boy Spends Life Savings On Homeless Shelter Gifts
• Man Wanders Hospital For 3 Days While Drinking: Report

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