New Details On NJ Athlete's Death; Coach Says It Was 'God's Plan'

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

Stunning New Details On NJ Athlete's Death: Coach Says It Was 'God's Plan'

New details emerged in the shocking death of a New Jersey athlete that his coach suggested was part of "God's plan.">>>Read more.

Bruce Springsteen's Son Gets Job As Firefighter In NJ: Here's Where

Guess who's now one of New Jersey's "Bravest?" The son of New Jersey's own Bruce Springsteen.

Mick Jagger Reportedly Visits NJ Diner, Talks Taylor Ham At Show

During Thursday's NJ concert, Mick Jagger reportedly offered his take – sort of – on the Garden State's endless breakfast meat debate.

Dogs Found On Side Of NJ Highway Heading To New Homes

It's a happy ending for these two dogs, who have homes lined up after being found on the side of a highway.

Bear In Manchester? Not This Time, Poop 'Expert' Says

Manchester's animal control officer had to answer the age-old question: Did a bear poop in the resident's wooded yard?

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Across America

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Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our New Jersey network. Thank you for reading.