Man Hired Duo To Burn Ex With Acid, Police Say: 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. Three Florida residents face several charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, for an apparent acid attack outside of a South Jersey woman's home, authorities said. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Longtime U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell Jr., who represented New Jersey's 9th congressional district for 28 years, has died at the age of 87. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Officials are praising workers who “made a miracle happen” as the Middle Thorofare Bridge has reopened after only a few days of being closed. (Read more on Patch.)

4. A man robbed various 7-Eleven stores five times in less than a month throughout Burlington County, authorities said. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Less than six months after a new Italian restaurant opened in Bridgewater, the building was suddenly listed as up for sale again. (Read more on Patch.)