Meth-Smoking Dentist / 5 N.J. Pizzerias Among Country's Best / Student Known As 'Mom' Found Dead: This Week On Patch

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

30 N.J. Towns With The Most Heroin Abuse

These are the communities — both large and small, urban and suburban — with the most reported heroin abuse cases in New Jersey.

Tributes For College Student From N.J. Known As 'Mom,' Found Dead In Her Apartment

Tributes are pouring in for a college student from N.J., affectionately known as "mom," who was found dead in her apartment last week.

N.J. Dentist Smoked Crystal Meth, Had It Sent To His Office: Authorities

A New Jersey dentist smoked and injected crystal meth with another man and had it sent to his office, according to the state Attorney General's Office. Dr. Frederick D. Bailey, 56, had his license suspended after he was arrested on Aug. 22.

5 New Jersey Pizzerias Among Nation's Best

Five New Jersey pizzerias made The Daily Meal's list, including two in the same town.

Chris Christie Intervenes During Heated Exchange At Trump Intelligence Briefing, NBC News Reports

Gov. Chris Christie intervened — and may have yelled "shut up" — during a heated exchange at a Donald Trump intelligence briefing, NBC says.

Hermine Surf Pounds Cruise Ship Departing N.J., Passengers Get Sick

A cruise ship departing N.J. got pounded by Tropical Storm Hermine surf as passengers reported that many got sick.

1 Killed In Possible 100-mph Car Crash On N.J. Street, Reports Say

One person died in a horrific crash in New Jersey involving a car possibly going 100 mph, reports say.

N.J. Family: Why Was Late Mother's Severed Hand Left Behind At Crash Scene?

A grieving New Jersey family wants answers months after their mother's severed hand was found at her car crash scene, their attorney said.

The State's Best High Schools, According To NJ Monthly

Besides offering a substantial list of 337 public high schools out of the 662 in New Jersey, NJ Monthly has gone against the conventional wisdom of other lists and added schools that are not typically seen in rankings.

N.J. Cops Can't Find These 73 Sex Offenders

Police say they can't find 73 sex offenders from 42 towns spread across New Jersey. Have you seen them?