Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Tuesday:

⬛ NJ shattering records with early voting

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Plenty of New Jersey voters want their voices heard, and they can't wait until Nov. 5.

It was a record-setting weekend at the polls in New Jersey, which opened early in-person voting at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

On Monday afternoon, New Jersey 101.5 listeners and readers were still reporting heavy volume at polling places.

⬛ Earthquake? NJ shrugs: A surprising fault line and reaction

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April’s New Jersey earthquake, the state’s strongest since 1884, may have been caused by a newly discovered fault that gave it unusual qualities, according to a study.

Researchers from the Columbia Climate School’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory who went to the quake's epicenter in Tewksbury and the surrounding area expected to find more damage. Beyond serious damage to the shell of a grist mill in Readington that dates back to 1764, they didn't find it.

⬛ Lucky lottery week: Players hit for millions in New Jersey

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Over the course of one week, New Jersey Lottery players hit for more than $7 million.

Of all the possible ways to play, scratch-offs were the friendliest to New Jersey bettors.

Read more about who won what, and who really struck it rich.

⬛ 4 charged: Arrests made in home-invasion murder of detective

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Less than a week after a detective sergeant with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office was gunned down in her own home, three men have been charged with her murder.

Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley was shot and killed in her own Bridgeton home on Oct. 15.

On Monday, prosecutors said 29-year-old Nyshawn Mutcherson, of Vineland, 31-year-old Jarred Brown, of Bridgeton, and 32-year-old Richard B. Hawkins Willis, of Gloucester City were charged with first-degree counts of murder and murder during the commission of burglary.

⬛ If you see this in your neighborhood, call police immediately

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Police in South Brunswick are warning about a series of attempted home invasions connected to high end vehicle theft.

On at least three ocassions homeowners report someone trying to break in through first floor windows.

Police say if you spot this in your neighborhood, call police immediately.

17 towns in NJ among 100 hottest real estate markets

New Jersey locations that made the Top 100 list by Realtor.com measuring views on real estate listings and average length of time on the market.

Gallery Credit: Realtor.com

How casinos keep you spending money

Gallery Credit: Judi Franco

Best Pasta in New Jersey

Here are the recommendations from residents.

Gallery Credit: Bill Spadea

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Eric Scott is the senior political director and anchor for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at eric.scott@townsquaremedia.com

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