NJ Pipeline Shutdown Update / NJ Mask Order / Shark Off Shore

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

Shortages, Prices Spikes Possible After NJ Gas Pipeline Shutdown

Shortages and price spikes are possible now that an emergency was declared in NJ after a cyberattack prompted a major gas pipeline shutdown.>>>Read more here.

Gov. Murphy: NJ 'Can Do Away' With Masks Outdoors If Vaccinated

Gov. Murphy told New Jersey on Friday "we can do away with our masks" outdoors. First, you must be vaccinated.

Great White Shark Detected Again Off Jersey Shore

A great white shark found its way back to the Jersey Shore this week.

Driver Drops Cigarette, Hits 2 Toms River Pedestrians: Police

The two people, who were walking their dog, were injured; police said the driver said she had dropped her cigarette in her lap.

Ex-Husband Indicted In Holmdel 'Real Housewives' Home Invasion

Thomas Manzo, 56, was indicted this week in connection with the violent home assault and robbery of his ex-wife in Holmdel.

Propane Explosion, Fire At Toms River 'Amityville Horror' House

A propane tank exploded on the deck at the Toms River house where the 1979 movie was filmed, authorities said.

Nearly 100 Teachers, Staff Sick At South Jersey District: Reports

The New Jersey school district switched to virtual learning when 60 percent of its staff got sick after a luncheon, reports say.

Springsteen Fulfills Post-Pandemic Wish: A Jersey Freeze Visit

In 2020, Springsteen vowed that his first stop after the pandemic would be to Manalapan Avenue's Jersey Freeze. Now, The Boss is back.

Teen Impaled In Leg By Javelin At Donovan Catholic: Toms River PD

Firefighters cut the javelin so the 16-year-old from Pine Beach, who was not visibly bleeding, could be taken to the hospital, police said.