Northern Lights? / 19 New Laws / Hit-And-Run Charges: Top NJ News

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

Northern Lights May Be Visible This Weekend In NJ

A rare geomagnetic storm could mean some glimpses of the Northern Lights this weekend as far south as New Jersey. READ MORE.

Holmdel Student Who Feuded With High School Invited To Meet Trump

After this Holmdel High junior said he was excluded from the National Honor Society for supporting Trump, he was invited to the White House. READ MORE.

Pilots Drugged, Raped Co-Workers Before NJ-Bound Flight: Lawsuit

Two JetBlue pilots are accused of drugging and raping three female co-workers during a flight layover in Puerto Rico en route to Newark in a lawsuit filed in federal court. READ MORE.

19 New Laws Sign In NJ, Including 'Rain Tax'

These 19 bills were signed into law on Monday, including the so-called NJ "rain tax." READ MORE.

Woodbridge Police Officer Responds To 911 Call For Lost Bear

A rookie Woodbridge police officer is being recognized after he helped a teenage boy with autism find his missing teddy bear. READ MORE.

NJ Quadruple Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty; Lawyers Abruptly Quit

The defense lawyers who were hired to represent accused Colts Neck quadruple murder suspect Paul Caneiro have abruptly quit the case. Caneiro also had his arraignment on Monday, where he pleaded not guilty to all 16 charges against him. READ MORE.

Princeton Professor, Aide To Obama And Clinton, Takes Own Life

The Princeton community is mourning Alan Krueger, a well-known and respected university professor who had stood beside and advised two presidents. READ MORE.

Man's Fall Down NJ Staircase Captured On Google Maps

We hope he's ok! READ MORE.

DWI Driver Charged In Hit-And-Run That Killed Beloved NJ Teacher: Prosecutor

A man who was out celebrating his 39th birthday was drunk when he was involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a beloved 35-year-old teacher in Union County in January, authorities allege. Charges were announced Wednesday. READ MORE.