Flying Metal Object Kills Turnpike Passenger: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from across New Jersey:

1. What started as a hobby quickly turned into a passion for long-time Bridgewater native Robert D'Angelo who is gearing up to open his first craft brewery called Esker Hart Artisan Ales. Read more.

2. Firefighting equipment malfunctioned during a blaze in Camden, delaying efforts to rescue a person who died. Following the incident, the Camden Fire Unions raised the alarm on mechanical issues that have reached "crisis" levels. Read more.

3. A knife-wielding Bernardsville man who police say entered a Borough home and demanded money from the resident, said authorities. Read more.

4. Fifty-two people from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York were charged following the bust of a major cockfighting ring in Galloway, according to police. Read more.

5. A passenger in a car on the NJ Turnpike was killed by a metal object that hit the front hood and windshield on Thursday, said NJ State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron. Read more.