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Statewide Opioid Crackdown, Rise In Teen Suicides: 2017 In Review

​Take a look back at the year's most-read stories across the Patch network in New Jersey:

Take a look back at the year's most-read stories across the Patch network in New Jersey:

2-Ton Target Ball Gets Loose In NJ Parking Lot

A giant two-ton safety ball outside of a New Jersey Target rolled into a shopper's vehicle, and caused more than $3,500 worth in damage.

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282 New Jersey School Districts With Most Drug, Alcohol Cases, New Data Shows

Drugs and alcohol have become a pervasive problem in New Jersey's cities and suburban areas. The statistics here show the proof.

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16 Overdoses In One Hour, In One South Jersey Community

The horrifying episode occurred in August on what drug dealers call "free giveaway day."

More NJ Teens Are Committing Suicide: Why It's Happening And What Can Be Done

Why are an increasing number of New Jersey's young people killing themselves?

Millburn Teen, 14, Dies; Family Pens Heartbreaking Obituary

The family of a New Jersey teen who took her own life is attempting to raise awareness about depression and teen suicide after her passing.

1 Killed In Point Pleasant Beach Boat Race Crash

One person was killed and two were severely injured at the Point Pleasant Beach Grand Prix race.

NJ Bride Wants To Find Wedding Crashers So She Can Buy Them A Drink

One local bride got a little more than she bargained for: two wedding crashers joined in on the celebration. And now she wants to meet them.

31 NJ Doctors Lost Jobs In Statewide Opioid Crackdown

The crackdown on problem prescribers was part of the state's multi-pronged strategy to combat the ongoing heroin and opioid addiction crisis plaguing New Jersey and the nation.

Mallory Grossman's Family Sues School Over Bullying That Led To Suicide

Mallory Grossman's family says the school district didn't do enough to stop bullying that led to the 12-year-old's suicide.

4th Grader Won't Go To School Because Of Bullies

Irina Spektor says her 9-year-old daughter was bullied throughout the third grade and is terrified of going to school.

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