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A tribute to The Star-Ledger’s legacy in print |
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A tribute to The Star-Ledger’s legacy in print
A collection of stories that ran in The Star-Ledger's 16-page commemorative section, which published in print and online on Feb. 2.
https://www.nj.com/news/2025/02/a-tribute-to-the-star-ledgers-legacy-in-print.html
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As a Star-Ledger columnist, writing your stories is what connected most with our readers | Guest Column
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As a Star-Ledger columnist, writing your stories is what connected most with our readers
Former Star-Ledger columnist Barry Carter recalls writing stories of Newark through the through the eyes of its people.
https://www.nj.com/starledger/2025/02/as-a-star-ledger-columnist-writing-your-stories-is-what-connected-most-with-our-readers.html
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The medium changes, but not the message | Guest Column
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The medium changes, but not the message
Former Star-Ledger columnist Kathy O'Brien writes after print disappears, you can support trusted journalism by reading it, no matter how it's delivered.
https://www.nj.com/starledger/2025/02/the-medium-changes-but-not-the-message.html
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The Star-Ledger had the best damn sports section in the country (okay, we’re biased) |
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The Star-Ledger had the best damn sports section in the country (okay, we’re biased)
For decades, New Jersey readers depended on The Star-Ledger sports section to be their eyes and ears at the biggest sporting events in the state and beyond.
https://www.nj.com/sports/2025/02/the-star-ledger-had-the-best-damn-sports-section-in-the-country-okay-were-biased.html
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The Star-Ledger chased the biggest stories, investigations and work that resonated |
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The Star-Ledger chased the biggest stories, investigations and work that resonated
The Star-Ledger newspaper covered wars and disasters, exposed power and corruption, and reported on unspeakable crimes.
https://www.nj.com/news/2025/02/the-star-ledger-chased-the-biggest-stories-investigations-and-work-that-resonated.html
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A tribute to The Star-Ledger’s legacy in print |
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A tribute to The Star-Ledger’s legacy in print
A collection of stories that ran in The Star-Ledger's 16-page commemorative section, which published in print and online on Feb. 2.
https://www.nj.com/news/2025/02/a-tribute-to-the-star-ledgers-legacy-in-print.html
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As a Star-Ledger columnist, writing your stories is what connected most with our readers | Guest Column
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As a Star-Ledger columnist, writing your stories is what connected most with our readers
Former Star-Ledger columnist Barry Carter recalls writing stories of Newark through the through the eyes of its people.
https://www.nj.com/starledger/2025/02/as-a-star-ledger-columnist-writing-your-stories-is-what-connected-most-with-our-readers.html
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The medium changes, but not the message | Guest Column
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The medium changes, but not the message
Former Star-Ledger columnist Kathy O'Brien writes after print disappears, you can support trusted journalism by reading it, no matter how it's delivered.
https://www.nj.com/starledger/2025/02/the-medium-changes-but-not-the-message.html
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The Star-Ledger had the best damn sports section in the country (okay, we’re biased) |
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The Star-Ledger had the best damn sports section in the country (okay, we’re biased)
For decades, New Jersey readers depended on The Star-Ledger sports section to be their eyes and ears at the biggest sporting events in the state and beyond.
https://www.nj.com/sports/2025/02/the-star-ledger-had-the-best-damn-sports-section-in-the-country-okay-were-biased.html
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The Star-Ledger chased the biggest stories, investigations and work that resonated |
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The Star-Ledger chased the biggest stories, investigations and work that resonated
The Star-Ledger newspaper covered wars and disasters, exposed power and corruption, and reported on unspeakable crimes.
https://www.nj.com/news/2025/02/the-star-ledger-chased-the-biggest-stories-investigations-and-work-that-resonated.html
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New Jersey’s 51 greatest albums of all time
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New Jersey’s 51 greatest albums of all time, 2025 update
Consider this your ultimate New Jersey music bucket list, just in time for the Grammys
https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2025/01/new-jerseys-51-greatest-albums-of-all-time.html
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Trump has a new villain in plane crash blame game |
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Trump has a new villain in plane crash blame game
The cause of the crash is still unknown.
https://www.nj.com/politics/2025/01/trump-has-a-new-villain-in-plane-crash-blame-game.html
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White House sidesteps looming question on Trump tariffs
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White House sidesteps looming question on Trump tariffs
"That's a hypothetical question."
https://www.nj.com/politics/2025/01/white-house-sidesteps-looming-question-on-trump-tariffs.html
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‘Little House on the Prairie’ alum shuts down Megyn Kelly’s comments about ‘woke’ reboot
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‘Little House on the Prairie’ alum shuts down Megyn Kelly’s comments about ‘woke’ reboot
A "Little House on the Prairie" alum shut down Megyn Kelly's concerns that Netflix will "wokeify" a reboot of the series.
https://www.nj.com/tv/2025/01/little-house-on-the-prairie-alum-shuts-down-megyn-kellys-comments-about-woke-reboot.html
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Bergen County feuds with American Dream Mall over Sunday sales
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Bergen County feuds with American Dream Mall over Sunday sales
Mall's CEO celebrates Sunday offerings while county officials seek to enforce Blue Laws prohibiting retail sales
https://www.nj.com/politics/2025/01/bergen-county-feuds-with-american-dream-mall-over-sunday-sales.html
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Controversial N.J. dog trainer bitten by the state. Her nonprofit was shut down over ‘mind-boggling’ expenses.
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Controversial N.J. dog trainer bitten by the state. Her nonprofit was shut down over ‘mind-boggling’ expenses.
Families desperate to help their children raised thousands. The lack of accounting for where it went is "mind boggling," the judge said.
https://www.nj.com/news/2025/01/a-nj-dog-trainer-says-she-helps-special-needs-kids-inside-the-shut-down-of-her-nonprofit.html
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I spent $73.96 on ‘snow’ from Eagles playoff win and got sent a cup of dirty water instead |
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I spent $73.96 on ‘snow’ from Eagles playoff win and got sent a cup of dirty water instead
Buyer beware: Not every sports collectible is worth the money.
https://www.nj.com/eagles/2025/01/i-spent-7396-on-snow-from-eagles-playoff-win-and-was-delivered-a-cup-of-dirty-water.html
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Last year, homelessness in N.J. was up 24%. Why some fear it’s even higher now.
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Last year, homelessness in N.J. was up 24%. Why some fear it’s even higher now.
N.J. held its one-day survey of the homeless.
https://www.nj.com/news/2025/01/last-year-homelessness-in-nj-was-up-24-why-some-fear-its-even-higher-now.html
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The magical rise and soul-crushing fall of Groundhog Day in small-town N.J.
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N.J.’s 'greatest little town' lost its Groundhog Day. Inside the near impossible quest to save it.
Yet another hollow Feb. 2nd will pass in Milltown without the glory of a marmot’s meteorological prophecy.
https://www.nj.com/news/2025/01/requiem-for-a-groundhog.html
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N.J. weather: Winter weather advisory issued for 3 counties for ice, freezing rain
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Winter weather advisory issued for 3 N.J. counties for ice, freezing rain
The ice could affect the Friday morning commute in northern New Jersey counties, the weather service said.
https://www.nj.com/weather/2025/01/nj-weather-winter-weather-advisory-issued-for-3-counties-for-ice-freezing-rain.html
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Former U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, sentenced in ‘gold bar’ corruption case |
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Former U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, sentenced in ‘gold bar’ corruption case
Menendez was found guilty in a corruption case involving tens of thousands in cash and gold and charges of conspiring to work as a foreign agent.
https://www.nj.com/politics/2025/01/former-us-sen-robert-menendez-sentenced-in-gold-bar-corruption-case.html
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Live N.J. power outage tracker: Thousands of homes in dark as strong winds blast state
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Live N.J. power outage tracker: Thousands of homes in dark as strong winds blast state
Latest power outage numbers reported by utility companies across New Jersey.
https://www.nj.com/news/2025/01/live-nj-power-outage-tracker-thousands-of-homes-in-dark-as-strong-winds-blast-state.html
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Is Trump already underwater? Polling takes drastic turn in only a week |
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Is Trump already underwater? Polling takes drastic turn in only a week
Is the honeymoon phase shifting?
https://www.nj.com/politics/2025/01/is-trump-already-underwater-polling-takes-drastic-turn-in-only-a-week.html
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2nd N.J. school district will have delayed opening after Super Bowl
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2nd N.J. school district will have delayed opening after Super Bowl
Schools will open two hours late so kids and teachers can stay up to watch the Eagles and Chiefs battle in the Super Bowl.
https://www.nj.com/education/2025/01/2nd-nj-school-district-will-have-delayed-opening-after-super-bowl.html
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N.J. student who accused principal of assaulting her in hallway files lawsuit
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N.J. student who accused principal of assaulting her in hallway files lawsuit
The high school principal is facing a simple assault charge in municipal court.
https://www.nj.com/education/2025/01/nj-student-who-accused-principal-of-assaulting-her-in-hallway-files-lawsuit.html
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Trump’s J6 pardons freed N.J. man despite longer prison term for ammo possession
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Trump’s J6 pardons freed N.J. man despite longer prison term for ammo possession
Peter Krill pushed through police lines at the U.S Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
https://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/2025/01/trumps-j6-pardons-freed-nj-man-despite-longer-prison-term-for-ammo-possession.html
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Ridgewood teen fought cancer and never quit playing all-star caliber basketball
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This N.J. teen fought cancer, returned to HS basketball stardom: A ‘Battle 4 Buckets’
Johnny Jackson's grueling year-long fight, with happier battles ahead for a state title
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2025/01/battle-4-buckets.html
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Jackie Robinson’s baseball career started in N.J. He just got a floating honor here.
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Jackie Robinson’s baseball career started in N.J. He just got a floating honor here.
NY Waterway dedicated a new ferry on Tuesday to baseball and civil rights icon Jackie Robinson.
https://www.nj.com/hudson/2025/01/jackie-robinsons-baseball-career-started-in-nj-he-just-got-a-floating-honor-here.html
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Trump: N.J. mystery drones were authorized by FAA, ‘not the enemy’
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Trump: N.J. mystery drones were authorized by FAA, ‘not the enemy’
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she had an update on the drones to relay “directly” from President Donald Trump.
https://www.nj.com/politics/2025/01/trump-nj-mystery-drones-were-authorized-by-faa-not-the-enemy.html
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Ex-N.J. man admits trying to join terrorist group, faces 20 years in prison
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Ex-N.J. man admits trying to join terrorist group, faces 20 years in prison
In 2023, the man traveled from Egypt to Kenya in an effort to join al Shabaab, federal prosecutors said.
https://www.nj.com/mercer/2025/01/ex-nj-man-admits-trying-to-join-terrorist-group-faces-20-years-in-prison.html
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Man going on trial in killing of N.J. councilwoman. Prosecutors just won a key ruling.
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Man going on trial in killing of N.J. councilwoman. Prosecutors just won a key ruling.
Judge says search warrant that recovered alleged murder weapon was legal
https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2025/01/man-going-on-trial-for-killing-of-nj-councilwoman-prosecutors-just-won-a-key-ruling.html
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, I spoke with Trenton’s mayor about how its much-embattled water utility may be run by 5
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Embattled water utility may need to be run by 5 N.J. towns not just 1
The state found a “sludge blanket,” stagnant water, equipment corrosion and other “unsightly conditions" when it visited Trenton facilities.
https://www.nj.com/mercer/2025/01/embattled-water-utility-may-need-to-be-run-by-5-nj-towns-not-just-1.html
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N.J. weather: Snow squall threat in forecast for Tuesday.
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Snow squall threat in N.J. forecast for Tuesday
Snow flurries and rain are also possible Tuesday night into Wednesday.
https://www.nj.com/weather/2025/01/nj-weather-snow-squall-threat-in-forecast-for-tuesday.html
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A once disgraced coach is making $160K at a N.J. school. But is it just to win games?
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A once disgraced coach is making $160K at a N.J. school. But is it just to win games?
The district made waves by hiring the infamous coach. A closer look reveals it's at the cost of a six-figure salary.
https://www.nj.com/union/2025/01/a-once-disgraced-coach-is-making-160k-at-a-nj-school-but-is-it-just-to-win-games.html
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Rutgers wrestling notches first top-10 win since 2019, and some Brian Soldano news
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Rutgers wrestling notches first top-10 win since 2019, and some Brian Soldano news
The match came down to sudden victory of the heavyweight match, won by Yaraslau Slavikouski.
https://www.nj.com/rutgers/2025/01/rutgers-wrestling-notches-first-top-10-win-since-2019-and-some-brian-soldano-news.html
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Rutgers U. cancels HBCU conference to align with Trump’s DEI orders
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Rutgers U. cancels HBCU conference to align with Trump’s DEI orders
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, both took to X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday to denounce the university's decision.
https://www.nj.com/education/2025/01/rutgers-u-cancels-hbcu-conference-to-align-with-trumps-dei-orders.html
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I just acted on ‘instinct.’ N.J. mayor ran through town to warn of gunman.
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I just acted on ‘instinct.’ N.J. mayor ran through town to warn of gunman.
This small-town mayor takes running for office to a whole new level.
https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2025/01/i-just-acted-on-instinct-nj-mayor-ran-through-town-to-warn-of-gunman.html
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Steve Pikiell is in denial as once-promising Rutgers team flatlines |
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Steve Pikiell is in denial as once-promising Rutgers team flatlines | Politi
Rutgers fell to 10-10 with a loss to Michigan State at Madison Square Garden on Saturday afternoon.
https://www.nj.com/rutgersbasketball/2025/01/steve-pikiell-is-in-denial-as-once-promising-rutgers-team-flatlines-politi.html
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Classroom cell phone bans are long overdue | Sheneman
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Classroom cell phone bans are long overdue | Sheneman
Who thought giving kids phones was a good idea in the first place?
https://www.nj.com/opinion/2025/01/classroom-cell-phone-bans-are-long-overdue-sheneman.html
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Trump’s attempt to bust up communities deserves moral blowback | Opinion
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Trump’s attempt to bust up communities deserves moral blowback | Opinion
A cleric asked him for mercy. He demanded an apology.
https://www.nj.com/opinion/2025/01/trumps-attempt-to-bust-up-communities-deserves-moral-blowback-opinion.html
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The Democrats need to kick-start their base | Mulshine
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The Democrats need to kick-start their base | Mulshine
Blue-collar voters used to make up the base of the Democratic Party, but now they're the biggest Donald Trump supporters
https://www.nj.com/opinion/2025/01/the-democrats-need-to-kick-start-their-base-mulshine.html
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All the President’s Men: Meet the cop-beaters who Trump pardoned | Editorial
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All the President’s Men: Meet the cop-beaters who Trump pardoned | Editorial
He’s signaling not just that he’s a partner in their crimes, but that for the next four years, we can expect this sort of lawless brutality
https://www.nj.com/opinion/2025/01/beating-on-the-blue-heres-who-trump-pardoned-for-jan-6th-editorial.html
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Amid ICE raids, N.J. hospitals to provide care regardless of immigration status
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Amid ICE raids, N.J. hospitals to provide care regardless of immigration status
The president of New Jersey's largest trade association dedicated to hospitals issued a statement Friday.
https://www.nj.com/healthfit/2025/01/nj-hospitals-will-care-for-all-regardless-of-immigration-status.html
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N.J. audit finds no visits for 44% of incapacitated people under state care |
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N.J. audit finds no visits for 44% of incapacitated people under state care
The state audit also found the Public Guardian didn't close bank accounts holding millions of dollars belonging clients who had died. The money should have gone to their relatives.
https://www.nj.com/politics/2025/01/nj-audit-finds-no-visits-for-44-of-incapacitated-people-under-state-care.html
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Trump cancels security for someone right wingers want to hang or assassinate |
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Trump cancels security for someone right wingers want to hang or assassinate
"They can hire their own security."
https://www.nj.com/politics/2025/01/trump-cancels-security-for-someone-right-wingers-want-to-hang-or-assassinate.html
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Rare Pokémon card found in 25-year-old time capsule at N.J. school
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Rare Pokémon card found in 25-year-old time capsule at N.J. school
The vintage Pokémon card was one of several items in a time capsule that had been sealed since 2000.
https://www.nj.com/education/2025/01/rare-pokemon-card-found-in-25-year-old-time-capsule-at-nj-school.html
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ICE agents stormed business, blocked exits while making arrests in N.J.’s largest city
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ICE agents stormed business, blocked exits while making arrests in N.J.’s largest city
The new details describing the raid at Ocean Seafood Depot in Newark came during a press conference hosted by the city’s leadership to denounce the ICE tactics and arrests
https://www.nj.com/essex/2025/01/ice-agents-stormed-business-blocked-exits-while-making-arrests-in-njs-largest-city.html
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N.J. rattled by 2.4 magnitude earthquake. Did you feel it?
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N.J. rattled by 2.4 magnitude earthquake. Did you feel it?
Some people on social media are reporting they felt or heard shaking Friday afternoon
https://www.nj.com/news/2025/01/nj-rattled-by-24-magnitude-earthquake-did-you-feel-it.html
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Change was supposed to save NJ Transit $25M. Instead, it prompted $23M in refunds.
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Change was supposed to save NJ Transit $25M. Instead, it prompted $23M in refunds.
A policy to have tickets expire in 30 days, expected to save NJ Transit $25 million, has instead cost it $23.3 million in refunds to riders for unused tickets.
https://www.nj.com/news/2025/01/change-was-supposed-to-save-nj-transit-25m-instead-it-prompted-23m-in-refunds.html
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N.J. cop spotted woman at school pick-up, used PD database to ask her out, authorities say
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N.J. cop spotted woman at school pick-up, used PD database to ask her out, authorities say
When he arrived at the woman's home, he allegedly asked for her phone number, prosecutors said.
https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2025/01/nj-cop-spotted-woman-at-school-pick-up-used-pd-database-to-ask-her-out-authorities-say.html
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