Emergency Closures At Several NJ Parks Due To 'Illegal' Use: PM

Share-worthy stories from the New Jersey Patch network to talk about tonight:

Emergency Closures At Several NJ Parks Due To 'Illegal' Use

Portions of several New Jersey state parks will be closed locally due to what the state called "unprecedented unauthorized use.>>>Read more.

NJ Vice Principal Faces Harassment Claims After Transphobic Rant Video

A vice principal who threw beer at a group who filmed his wife's transphobic rant is set to have harassment claims against him reviewed by a judge.

Ex-NJ Police Chief Goes To Prison For Lying To FBI

The ex-New Jersey chief came up from behind and slammed a man's head into a metal doorjamb. Later, he lied to the FBI.

Thousands Of Brood X Cicadas In NJ, 'War Of The Worlds' Site

VIDEOS: The "Brood X" cicadas emerged in New Jersey – including the Martian site from the sci-fi drama, "The War of The Worlds."

Masks In NJ Schools: Here's Who May Be Wearing Them In The Fall

Gov. Murphy clarified his position on requiring masks in NJ schools in the fall, saying high school students may be exempt from the rule.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Thousands Of Brood X Cicadas Emerge In Hillsborough: Video
• Route 70 Closed In Lakehurst Due To Crash
• Cherry Hill Girl, 14, Found Safe In New York

Across America

• San Jose Shooting: Vigil Planned For Victims; Police Seek Answers
• 3 Officers Charged In Killing Of Manuel Ellis
• Grounded In Love: Man Finds 2.2-Carat Diamond For Engagement Ring

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our New Jersey network. Thank you for reading.