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September 18, 2024

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Education

10-year-old faces criminal charges after ‘disturbing’ threat to N.J. school, cops say

The student was immediately removed from school and taken to police headquarters after the alleged threat was posted on social media.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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Atlantic County

Driver charged after hit-and-run death of N.J. pedestrian

The 61-year-old Atlantic City man fled the scene of the accident after hitting a 33-year-old woman, police say

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Corruption, lack of resources make it harder for N.J. city to solve its lead dangers

Trenton found high lead levels at a school and vowed to test 600 kids in January. It’s been a "painfully slow" process, the mayor said.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Fed-up families say N.J. ignores abuse in group homes. But that may change soon.

Unlike nursing homes, N.J. doesn't have the authority to impose fines when developmentally disabled get hurt inside state-licensed facilities. Lawmaker are weighing a change.

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Journeyy from ‘AGT’ among the highlights of mega All About Downtown Street Fair | Testa

The fair will feature a stage with live music — curated as always by the city’s official Commissioner of Fun, “Dancing Tony” Susco — but this is not just another music fest. Six blocks will be closed to traffic and filled with vendor booths representing local restaurants, businesses, civic organizations, food trucks, artisans and more.

By Jim Testa | For The Jersey Journal

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Latin Nights, Music at Brennan Court House, JCAST kickoff, more things to do in Hudson County

From the return of Live at Brennan’s to the upcoming Jersey City Art & Studio Tour, check out what's happening in Hudson County.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Entertainment

World’s hottest pop star hints at leaving music industry over ‘dangerous’ side of fame

The rising pop star was recently crowned "best new artist" at the MTV Video Music Awards.

By Christopher Burch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Pro And College Sports

Top insider abruptly retires from ESPN, becomes GM of college basketball team

The ESPN insider is retiring after seven years with the company.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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NFL coach corrects interpretation of player’s ‘gun’ celebration

Nothing to see here, the Falcons coach said.

By Jimmy Hascup | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Mets slugger gave team passionate speech amid playoff race

The Mets slugger spoke to the team earlier this week when Francisco Lindor's MRI results were unknown.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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