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January 24, 2022

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Coronavirus

Banking on delivery and takeout, some N.J. restaurants do away with indoor dining

Business owners have had to stay flexible during the COVID pandemic.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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This N.J. company is changing everything we know about recycling

TerraCycle, provides luxury recycling services to an exclusive who’s who of corporate America, including Walmart, Target, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Colgate, Nestle and McDonalds.

By George E. Jordan | For NJ Advance Media

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Coronavirus

N.J. reports 24 COVID deaths, 4,338 cases - fewest daily positive tests in nearly 6 weeks

New Jersey's seven-day average for new confirmed positive tests dropped for the 14th consecutive day Monday, to 8,743, down 49% from a week ago and 9% from a month ago

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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10 reasons why New Jersey is better than Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania thinks it's better than us? That's hilarious.

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com and Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Wordle was hard today and you’re not the only one who struggled

Spoiler alert: The word included a double letter, so it was tougher than usual.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Opinion

HBO’s ‘Gilded Age’ gives us a glimpse of our ugly elitism that was then and now | Opinion

We have allowed a fog of nostalgia to settle over yesterday’s immigrants but they were both unsettling and threatening.

By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist

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N.J.’s 32 coziest restaurants to beat the big chill

In winter, nothing beats a marvelous meal in a warm, cozy restaurant. Here are NJ's 15 coziest restaurants

By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Nets

Kyrie Irving adapting well to part-time role with Brooklyn Nets, but Shaq says he’d ‘put hands on him’

Kyrie Irving is playing well in a part-time role for the Brookyn Nets, but NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal says he wouldn't tolerate it.

By Adam Zagoria | For NJ Advance Media

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Jets

NFL rumors: Ex-Jets CB Antonio Cromartie has big goals for collegiate coaching career

Former New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie tweeted his intentions to become a head coach at a Power Five football program within five years.

By Joey Chandler | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Ex-Yankee star Alex Rodriguez remains a ‘single dude’ despite mystery date, report says

Former New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez was spotted Saturday with a mystery date the NFC Divisional Playoff Game between the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Atkins, S. Stephen

WWII Army veteran and Bronze Star recipient, devoted family man, had a lifetime career in real estate development S. Stephen Atkins of Livingston, NJ, .....

Barton, Richard T.

PSE&G retiree, active with Knights of Columbus, of Kearny Richard T. Barton, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Kearny, NJ on Friday, .....

Calandra, Giuseppe

Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, 88 Mr. Giuseppe Calandra, 88, of Belleville, NJ, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. For complete obituary information, ......

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