NJ Girl With Down Syndrome Had Bite Marks On First Day Of School

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NJ Girl With Down Syndrome Had Bite Marks On First Day Of School

A video shows what happened; viewer discretion advised. The New Jersey family says they're taking steps after an 8-year-old girl came home with six bite marks.>>>Read more.

I Could Have Been Mallory Grossman

In her piece, Patch local editor Katie Kausch shares her story of experiencing cyberbullying, how it affected her as a teen, and her support for a law moving through the legislature that could make her case, and Mallory's, a less frequent occurrence.

Same-Sex Couple Kicked Out Of Uber Driver's Car In NJ

An Uber driver has been banned after a video of her kicking a gay couple out of her car was uploaded to social media.

A Kidney For Murph: NJ Man's Donor Plea Draws 8 Offers

Basketball coach John Murphy's plea for help draws eight possible donors as he abides by his promise to his wife to pursue a transplant.

Cranford Surfer Saves Special Needs Teen From Rip Current

'It was surreal and intense. I was simply in the right place at the right time,' Bill Thompson said.

Michelle Obama Coming To Newark; Here's How To Get Tickets

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is coming to New Jersey and you can meet her… for a price.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Fatal Crash, Fire On NJ Turnpike Near Woodbridge: Police
• Brick Murder Victim Identified As Investigation Continues
• Search For Missing 12-Year-Old Girl Out Of Raritan Township

Across America

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• Kathleen Zellner Offers $100,000 Reward In Making A Murderer Case

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