'Disgusting' NJ Father Left Son In Road To Die, Mom Says / How Much Snow Should We Expect This Winter? / Pork Roll Fight

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

'Disgusting' NJ Father Left Son, 2, In Road To Die, Mother Says

The mother of a 2-year-old boy who was killed in a car crash as police say his father fled the scene of a shoplifting attempt is speaking out, and she's not mincing words.

Winter Forecast For New Jersey: What To Expect In 2017-18

Winter is around the corner. How much snow should we expect?

NJ College Student Dies After Falling From Dorm Room Window

The West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North class of 2017 graduate was in his first year of an engineering program at Temple.

New Jersey's Most Popular Restaurant, According To Zagat And People Magazine

The restaurant that was selected as the most popular in New Jersey makes sense. Its signature entree is a local staple: pizza.

4 NJ High School Players Take Knee Before Game

Four Monroe High School players took the knee during the National Anthem last Thursday, Sept. 28 at a GMC game against New Brunswick.

3 Infants Die In Just 40 Hours In Essex County

Essex County officials are urging local parents to “take proper precautions to protect children” in the wake of three baby deaths over a 40-hour period last week.

Stolen Taylor Ham Sparks Fist Fight

New Jersey residents have been known to squabble over Taylor ham versus pork roll, but a weekend dispute over the breakfast meat ended with one man being arrested for assault, Hackettstown police said.

9-Year-Old Boy Killed In Deck Collapse In Middlesex County: Cops

A 9-year-old New Jersey boy was killed Thursday and his 13-year-old cousin was hospitalized after they fell 15 feet when a deck collapsed, according to police.

New Jersey 2017 Haunted House Guide

Whether you like your halloween a little scary or a lot, or want multiple scary weekends, we have you covered. Take a look ... if you dare.

Young Fisherman Dies On Freehold Twp. Lake

Friends remembered Ryan Hoblitzell, a registered nurse at Jersey Shore Medical Center, as kind, charismatic and loved helping people.