Groundhog Day Canceled: 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. Pinstripes, an Italian Bistro with bowling and bocce, will open its first New Jersey location next month. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A Union County woman was sentenced to 10 years in state prison for the stabbing death of her mother in 2020, according to officials. (Read more on Patch.)

3. High levels of lead were found on the grounds of an intermediate school in Trenton, prompting city officials to jump into action. (Read more on Patch.)

4. The organizers of New Jersey’s popular Groundhog Day said the event stands canceled, as they haven’t been able to find a replacement for Milltown Mel. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Officers found a woman with multiple stab wounds outside a residential complex on Tuesday night, and are seeking leads in the case. The woman, whom authorities are only identifying as a 27-year-old Somerville resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. (Read more on Patch.)