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May 30, 2023

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Here are the 30 N.J. towns where homeowners got socked with the biggest property tax hikes

New Jersey's statewide average property tax bill was $9,490 in 2022, an increase of $206 when compared with the previous year.

By Derek Hall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Cape May

522-pound great white shark surfaces just off Jersey Shore beach

The female juvenile great white named Penny 'pinged' off Ocean City on Monday morning.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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The horse, N.J.’s official state animal, is a nose away from having its own license plate

A license plate immortalizing the animal that has represented New Jersey for almost 50 years could be heading for the home stretch.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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More than half of calls to ANCHOR hotline go unanswered, only 9% reach a live representative, state says

Frustrated residents say they can't get through to a person to ask about their benefit.

By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Hudson

Hudson Spelling Bee champ is ready for the national stage

Kavya Jakasania of Middle School 4 in Jersey City, the 2023 Hudson County Spelling Bee winner, prepares for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland, beginning May 30.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Cape May’s 11 greatest restaurants, ranked, for 2023

Cape May is a great place to visit — and to eat. Here's the only Cape May dining guide you'll need.

By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Adjacent Festival review: Blink-182′s epic return anchors mammoth new N.J. beach fest

Adjacent Festival Day 2 recap, with Blink-182, Turnstile, Coheed and Cambria, Japanese Breakfast and more

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Yankees

Here’s what Padres are saying about signing ex-Yankees, Mets catcher Gary Sanchez

The San Diego Padres claimed Gary Sanchez off waivers after the Mets designated the catcher for assignment.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Le’Veon Bell explains Sam Darnold’s Jets struggles, rips Adam Gase

Former New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell says that Sam Darnold was confused by Adam Gase.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Ex-Yankees outfielder proving himself to Cubs with game-winning at-bat

The Chicago Cubs beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 1-0, on Monday at Wrigley Field.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Boyce, David Wayne

Beloved son and brother, Mountainside, NJ David Wayne Boyce, 31, passed away May 21, 2023. Much loved, quiet and inquisitive, musical and kind, he .....

Fischer, Edward J.

Educator and counsellor, beloved uncle, 95 Edward J. Fischer SJ passed peacefully Wednesday evening May 17 just 16 days after celebrating his 95th Birthday. .....

King, Perry Edwin

Beloved husband, father & grandfather, Perry Edwin King, 90, longtime resident of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2023. Born August 20, 1932 .....

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