NJ Teen Charged In Police Officer's Death: 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 the Garden State:

1. A Seaside Heights man has been charged with manslaughter after he punched a man, causing him to hit his head on the ground in September, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office announced Monday. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A high school football player from Newark who overcame bullying and stepped up to care for his younger sister when their sibling was in the hospital on life support is up for a 2023 “Heart of a Giant Award.” (Read more on Patch.)

3. A Manahawkin man has been convicted by a jury for the 2016 sexual assault and homicide of his girlfriend's 23-month-old child, authorities said. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Authorities have made an arrest in connection with the double shooting that killed one Philadelphia Police officer and hurt another last week. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A 28-year-old New Jersey woman has started a podcast with her friend after being diagnosed with cancer in May. (Read more on Patch.)