Mom Jailed After Stabbing Son 17 Times: 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 the Garden State:

1. Rocker and New Jersey native Bruce Springsteen stopped into a favorite Freehold eatery last week to enjoy a meal and spread some holiday cheer. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A fire engulfed a home surrounded by floodwaters in Morris County, early Tuesday morning, according to the Lincoln Park Police Department. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A man died after being hit by a NJ Transit train near the Basking Ridge station on Monday night.(Read more on Patch.)

4. A 21-year-old Bridgewater man was identified as the pedestrian fatally hit by a NJ Transit train last week. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A South Bound Brook mother, who fatally stabbed her 4-year-old son more than 17 times in the neck in 2021 was found guilty on Tuesday, according to authorities. (Read more on Patch.)