NJ Woman: Fired For Being Pregnant / Missing NJ Kids / Fentanyl

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

Woman Sues NJ Pizzeria, Says She Was Fired For Being Pregnant

A woman has filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey pizzeria saying she was fired after she became pregnant, and the owner's religion was cited as another reason.>>>Read more here.

Where Are New Jersey's Missing Children?

Of the state's 63 children listed as missing in the database, 14 have gone missing since early 2020.

9 Pounds Of Fentanyl, Heroin Seized In Big NJ Bust: AG

Enough fentanyl to kill more than 1 million people was seized in a drug bust in New Jersey, authorities said.

NJ In New CDC Coronavirus Hot Zone: 2nd Highest Case Rate In U.S.

The latest data released from the CDC shows New Jersey wedged inside a new COVID hot zone. And the data will likely curtail reopenings. Here's why.

Value Of NJ Wrestling Coach's Company That Owns Deli Hits $100M

The rapid rise of a small New Jersey deli has caught the eye of Hedge Fund manager David Einhorn, who warned investors in a recent letter.

Edison Man Hospitalized With COVID-19 After J&J Vaccine: Reports

Authorities said there will be some "breakthrough" cases, but people should still trust that the vaccines prevented COVID –19 in millions.

Manchester Man Dies After Driver Pins Him Against Truck: Official

Jack Gotfried, 69, was killed. The driver, Kevin Noonan, 62, has been charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash, the prosecutor said.

Husband-And-Wife Cops Charged After Jersey Shore Bar Fight

Two State Police detectives – a husband and wife – face charges after they were allegedly involved in a Jersey Shore bar fight.

Westfield Resident Scammed Out Of $435K After Instagram Post

As internet and phone scams ramp up across the country, a Union Co. woman was taken in by someone who contacted her via social media.