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Tsunami / Violent GSP Crash Kills 2 / Holland Tunnel Weapons Bust / New School Funding Proposal: This Week On Patch

Check out this week's top news from across the Patch network in New Jersey.

Check out this week's top news from across the Patch network in New Jersey:

'Modest' Tsunami Hit Jersey Shore During Tuesday Storms; No Tornado: NWS

  • A modest tsunami hit the Jersey Shore Tuesday, according to the NWS. A tornado was investigated but found to be a microburst.

Man Angry About Daughter's Heroin OD Busted In N.J. With Weapons Cache

  • A man who was angry about his daughter's heroin OD was one of three stopped with a weapons cache en route to New York City, officials said.

2 Killed, 2 Hurt In Violent Garden State Parkway Crash Saturday: Cops

  • Two people were killed and two others were hurt in a violent Garden State Parkway crash Saturday that required Coast Guard help, cops said.

Christie Unveils New School Funding Plan; NJEA Calls It 'Despicable'

  • Gov. Christie's proposal would cut back funding for urban districts and equally fund each pupil throughout New Jersey.

WATCH: Backyard Bear Takes A Dip In North Jersey Pool

  • Father's Day in northern New Jersey was hot. So hot that one bear decided to use a Mendham Township home's in-ground pool to cool off.

Woman Dies After Getting Caught In Rip Current On Long Beach Island

  • A woman who was caught in a rip current on an unguarded beach in Long Beach Township died despite numerous efforts to save her.

Costco Switches Credit Cards, Drawing Firestorm Of Criticism

  • Costco dropped American Express as its credit card partner this week in favor of Visa. Shoppers are far from thrilled about the change.

Attempted Carjacking at Short Hills Mall Under Investigation

  • Millburn police are investigating an attempted carjacking that took place at The Mall At Short Hills on Thursday evening, a report says.

New Jersey Man Killed While Kayaking In Stormy Weather

  • A New Jersey man was one of two people killed Wednesday while kayaking in stormy weather, according to authorities.

Young N.J. Dad Shot Several Times, Killed On Father's Day: Prosecutor

  • A 24-year-old dad was shot and killed in New Jersey on Father's Day.

Clinging Jellyfish With Toxic Sting Now 'Multiplying' In New Jersey

  • Clinging jellyfish with toxic stings that have already hospitalized one N.J. resident are now multiplying in New Jersey, experts say.

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