Break In Brutal NJ Murder Case / Parze Case / Airborne Car Crash

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

Break In Longtime Brutal NJ Murder Case As Suspect ID'd

UPDATE: A crucial break has come in the horrible NJ case. The woman was beaten, sexually assaulted and strangled to death, prosecutors say.>>>Read more here.

Family Creates Stephanie Parze Foundation To Honor Her Life

The family hopes the foundation will be an enduring, positive legacy after the woman's murder.

Driver In Airborne NJ Crash Was 'Significantly Impaired'

The driver of a car that went airborne and crashed into the second story of a New Jersey building – killing two people – was legally drunk and had significant THC in his system, prosecutors said.

Daughter's Heartfelt Note For NJ Mom After Body Found

The New Jersey daughter wrote this note after her mother was found outside. "My mom could have had NOTHING and STILL would give you the shirt off of her back," her daughter wrote.

New NJ Closures: 32 Stores, Restaurants Shutting; 600 Lose Jobs

UPDATE: NJ retail apocalypse: More than 600 layoffs are coming, and 32 retail stores and restaurants are closing or have shut down.

WATCH: Donald Trump At Wildwood Rally: 'We Have Accountability'

Watch Patch coverage of the Wildwood rally featuring President Donald Trump and Rep. Jeff Van Drew.

New Details Revealed On Judge Who Told Victim 'Close Your Legs'

The details are part of a state court panel's recommendation that Judge John F. Russo Jr. of Toms River be removed from the bench.

Shuttered Children's Clothing Store Announces NJ Relaunch

Gymboree this week announced plans to relaunch its brand at 15 locations in New Jersey.

Edison Gym Teacher Sues For Slander In Online Name Mix-Up

An Edison teacher is suing four people who she says libeled her on Facebook, after she said they got her identity mixed up.

Newark Housing Authority Seeks To Assist 1,100 New Families

The agency has submitted an aggressive Section 8 leasing plan to HUD, which seeks to assist Newark families with affordable housing needs.