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December 22, 2021

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Politics

Gov. Murphy to celebrate Christmas out of the country with his family

This marks the third time Murphy has left the country since the coronavirus pandemic.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

More N.J. towns order indoor masking as holiday COVID cases expected to surge

Montclair and South Orange have joined Newark in ordering indoor masking as COVID-19 cases are expected to surge during the Christmas holiday.

By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Why does it suddenly seem like everybody’s getting COVID in N.J.?

The collision of Thanksgiving with the omicron variant, plus a surge in the demand for testing, has cases "exploding," experts say.

By S.P. Sullivan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

Another COVID variant. Another wave of cases. Exhausted N.J. health workers fear what’s next.

Doctors and nurses are tired, as delta and omicron fuel another wave. Hanging over them is the uncertainty of what's next?

By Spencer Kent | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

How much to tip during the holidays? Here’s how generous to be.

Here’s a guide to know how much to give.

By Allison Pries | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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7 fun facts about ‘Dominick The Donkey,’ N.J.’s Christmas classic

“Hey, chingedy ching, hee-haw, hee-haw.”

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Who is Clayton Echard? Meet the ‘Bachelor’ of Season 26

"The Bachelor" for Season 26 is Clayton Echard, a 28-year-old former NFL player who was eliminated on Michelle Young's season of "The Bachelorette." Here is what else you need to know about this upcoming season.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Seton Hall

After having three games canceled by COVID-19 issues, all No. 15 Seton Hall can do is plan for Providence

Seton Hall had its last three games canceled due to COVID-19 issues, and will now wait to play at Providence Dec. 29.

By Adam Zagoria | For NJ Advance Media

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Jets

Jets’ Robert Saleh tests positive for COVID-19

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday morning. Jets confirm he also has symptoms.

By Joey Chandler | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eagles

NFL Draft 2022: Targets for Eagles’ 3 first-round picks | New franchise QB?

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is on track to have three first-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. Here’s who the team could target.

By Joe Giglio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Andrews, Cindy Jane (Rubenstein)

September 15, 1957 – December 20, 2021 Surrounded by family and a lot of love, Cindy Jane (Rubenstein) Andrews passed away on December 20 .....

Burt, Dorothy

Dorothy Burt passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19. "Dot" was 77. She was predeceased by her mother Teresa (Sbrocco) and father, Alexander Salmini. .....

Dozier, Barbara

Barbara Dozier, age 79, on Dec. 17, 2021 of Lansdowne, PA. Survived by her children Gregory and Yvette Williamson, Grandson Gregory Chester, & sisters .....

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