Kids Survive Dad's Deadly Highway Leap / Husband's Murder-Suicide / 'Sweet, Bright' School Student Dies: This Week On Patch

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

'Miracle' Kids Survive Father's Deadly Leap Off I-287, Holding His 2 Children

More details were released, victim was ID'd after father, with 2 kids, jumped off a N.J. highway overpass Monday and died, police said.

N.J. Husband Killed Wife Then Himself After She Tried To Heal Marriage, Others, Cops Say

A victim in a N.J. murder-suicide that forced 2 schools to take precautions worked at improving her life, her marriage and others. See videos.

'Sweet, Bright' N.J. High School Student, Parents Killed In Fire, School Says

A husband, wife and their child were identified as the victims who died in a fire at the Hillsborough Garden Apartments.

New Jersey 2016 Halloween Sex Offender Registry Maps

There are thousands of registered sex offenders in New Jersey. Find out where they are before you go out to trick-or-treat.

Truck Blows Up On Ocean County Street, Damaging Nearby Houses

A truck blew up on a New Jersey street early Saturday and damaged nearby houses, according to authorities.

Toms River Man Killed In Howell Crash Was Local Hip-Hop Artist: Report

The single-car crash killed two people; police are seeking witnesses.

5 Face New N.J. College Frat House Gang Rape Allegations

A N.J. college student says she was lured into a frat party and raped by members of a fraternity. Five have been indicted.

George Washington Bridge Facing Massive Backups Due To Climber [Video]

Both sides of the upper level of the George Washington Bridge were closed Friday because of a possible bridge climber on the N.J. side.

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