NJ Building Explodes, Killing Woman, Evacuating School: Top 5 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. A NJ Transit train line through Bergen County was temporarily suspended Wednesday morning after a person was struck in the early hours, the transit agency confirmed. Read more.

2. They're back! For the first time since 2013, the Macy's July 4 fireworks will launch over the Hudson River, meaning you'll be able to view them from New Jersey locations like Hoboken, Jersey City, and Weehawken. Read more.

3. An appeals court affirmed New Jersey State Police's decision to sever ties with a Parsippany towing company after the company president threatened and used a racial slur against a Black customer. Read more.

4. A Beachwood man has been identified as the person killed in a crash on Route 35 in Monmouth County involving a police cruiser, authorities said Wednesday. Read more.

5. A 73-year-old woman was killed and four others injured, some severely, when a chemical explosion and fire occurred in an Old Bridge commercial building Wednesday. Read more.