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March 27, 2023

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All N.J. police, firefighters could retire with pensions after 20 years under new ‘burnout bill’

Some local officials warn it would put more of a burden on New Jersey's notoriously underfunded public-worker pension system.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Morris

Accused drug dealer charged in woman’s fatal overdose, officials say

The woman overdosed on a combination of drugs including fentanyl and died in Pequannock in November 2021.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Cumberland

Trial begins this week for neighbor accused of killing N.J. corrections officer in bloody family feud

William Durham Sr., 51, died after a feud between two families boiled over into a deadly confrontation caught on cellphone video, authorities said.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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Gloucester

Convicted killer Sean Lannon indicted in New Mexico slayings of his wife, 2 men

Lannon is currently serving a prison sentence in New Jersey for beating his childhood mentor to death after allegedly going on a killing spree in New Mexico.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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Entertainment

‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ teaser sets premiere as N.J. hosts zombie scourge

The zombies take New York (really New Jersey) in the latest AMC spinoff.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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New Jersey’s 31 greatest tacos, ranked for 2023

Live every day like it's Taco Tuesday. Here's our ultimate statewide list.

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com and Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Wordle fans are stumped by this foul-smelling word, causing controversy

Were you stumped by today's Wordle puzzle? You're not alone

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Jets

Ravens’ Lamar Jackson requests trade, but don’t get your hopes up, Jets fans

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson revealed Monday that he requested a trade earlier this month.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Jets’ Robert Saleh doesn’t shoot down interest in ‘phenomenal’ Odell Beckham — so will it happen?

Will the Jets sign Odell Beckham?

By Darryl Slater | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Jets’ Robert Saleh sticks a fork in Ezekiel Elliott rumor

Rumors of a New York Jets-Ezekiel Elliott union emerged after the running back was released by the Cowboys earlier this month.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Bancroft, Mary Patricia "Pat"

Retired teacher, was active in her church and community, 87 Mary Patricia "Pat" Bancroft (nee Hade) of Riverdale, NJ, passed away peacefully in her .....

Bongard, Robert E.

Beloved uncle and grand-uncle, formerly of Roselle Park, 75 Robert E. Bongard 75 died on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Robert Wood Johnson University .....

Edmunds, Julie Anne Brown

Funeral Mass is on Friday for former Maplewood resident Julie Anne Brown Edmunds, aged 59, of Clark passed away on March 22, 2023 after .....

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