New Aftershocks Rattling NJ After Earthquake: 5 Must-Read 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. If you love Mediterranean flavors, a new restaurant has opened in Toms River that will fill your palate with the spices of Middle Eastern cuisine. Read more.

2. Officials have charged a New Jersey man with sexually assaulting two women while they were unable to give proper consent. Read more.

3. NJ Transit voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve a 15 percent fare increase starting July 1 despite a last-minute protest and pleas from commuters urging the organization to reject the proposal. Read more.

4. A student in the South Orange-Maplewood district was recently assaulted at Columbia High School, authorities announced Wednesday. Read more.

5. The number of earthquake aftershocks reported in New Jersey continues to climb Wednesday following last week’s 4.8 magnitude earthquake. Read more.