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July 16, 2023

New Jersey Politics

Essex

Firefighter killed in cargo ship fire — known as ‘The Bear’ of Newark — honored at massive funeral

Wayne “Bear” Brooks Jr. was remembered as a dedicated husband, loving father and brave firefighter.

By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Friendly Fire: Newark’s bravest, Biden’s polls, and Christie’s moment

Two thumbs up for cluster munitions for Ukraine

By Star-Ledger Editorial Board

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Christie makes his case with primary voters | Sheneman

He's off to a slow start.

By Drew Sheneman | The Star-Ledger

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Politics

Murphy isn’t running for president in 2024. But what about 2028?

Gov. Phil Murphy just wrapped up hosting a gathering of U.S. governors in Atlantic City.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Atlantic

N.J. harbor seals will be tracked with satellite tags in $700K project

The project, the first of its kind in New Jersey, is part of the state's efforts to monitor marine life during the early phases of offshore wind farms, officials said.

By Brianna Kudisch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Essex

Vandals strike twice at N.J. cafe that flies pride banners

Police are treating the attacks as bias crimes.

By Richard Cowen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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