Food Network Cake-Making Champs Open New Shop: 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 New Jersey:

1. In the mood for something sweet? The "Winner Cake All"-winning bakers behind a popular custom cake business are opening their first storefront in Somerset County. (Read more on Patch.)

2. The possibility of a nurses' strike is still looming at one of the busiest medical centers in North Jersey, as negotiations continue between University Hospital in Newark and unionized nurses. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A 13-year-old bicyclist from Westfield was hit by a car on Tuesday night, officials said. (Read more on Patch.)

4. State Police troopers will not face charges following a South Jersey man's death in custody, a grand jury has ruled. (Read more on Patch.)

5. New Jersey-born actor John Amos, known for his roles in “Roots” and “Good Times,” is being remembered after he died at the age of 84. (Read more on Patch.)