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September 16, 2020

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

CORONAVIRUS

High unemployment could force big tax increase for N.J. businesses

The state will likely increase unemployment insurance contributions to replenish the trust fund that pays out benefits.

By Samantha Marcus | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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BURLINGTON

Black developer sues town, said he was discriminated against, called n-word by officials

Kevin Johnson, a former pro football player, is suing Bordentown, whose police chief was accused of a hate crime.

By Bill Duhart | For NJ.com

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RUTGERS SPORTS

Rutgers’ statement on Big Ten return says suspending games is a ‘week-to-week’ option

Rutgers University issued a statement on the Big Ten announcing the return of football this fall.

By Keith Sargeant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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These first-year teachers are starting their careers in the middle of a pandemic. We didn’t learn this in grad school.

For multitudes of teachers who are starting their careers in this most unusual of school years, it is a challenging, sometimes daunting experience.

By Sophie Nieto-Munoz | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT

‘Newark Minutemen’ movie will tell story of Jewish boxers who fought Nazis in America

The film is based on an upcoming book from the niece of a boxer.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘South Park’ set to take on pandemic with coronavirus special

COVID-19 comes to South Park, Colorado.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Arrests made after Nelk Boys YouTube group draws massive crowd to ‘Jersey Shore’ house

At least 10 police departments were called to disperse thousands of people.

By Noah Cohen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

SPORTS

NFL picks: Predictions for Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns | Thursday Night Football, Week 2

Week 2 of the 2020 NFL season will feature a marquee Thursday Night Football kickoff game on Thursday, September 17, 2020 when the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Kickoff is slated for 8:20 p.m. ET on NFL Network. The Bengals are led by head coach Zac Taylor, quarterback Joe Burrow and running back Joe Mixon. Cincinnati comes in with an 0-1 record after a Week 1 loss to the Chargers. The Browns are led by head coach Kevin Stefanski, quarterback Baker Mayfied and pass rusher Myles Garrett. Cleveland comes in with an 0-1 record after a Week 1 loss to the Ravens.

By Joe Giglio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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RUTGERS FOOTBALL

Big Ten football returns but will fans be permitted for Rutgers games? What about Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska and Penn State?

The Big Ten issued a blanket rule on the question of whether fans would be allowed to attend football games this fall.

By Keith Sargeant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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EAGLES

Eagles' Doug Pederson provides updates on Miles Sanders, Lane Johnson, offensive line outlook, more | 6 takeaways

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson spoke ahead of the team's first Week 2 practice on Wednesday morning.

By Mike Kaye | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Bates Jr., Willie

Willie Bates Jr. Beloved husband and loving father Willie Bates, Jr., 87, of Roselle, N.J., departed this life on April 23, 2020. A memorial .....

Beer, Gordon Albert

Gordon Albert Beer Gordon Albert Beer, 90, of Oceanside, Calif., passed from this life into the next on Aug. 23, 2020, in Escondido, Calif. .....

Chmielewski, Kenneth C.

Kenneth C. Chmielewski Hudson County official, highly decorated Korean War veteran Kenneth C. Chmielewski, 89, former Hudson County Register, passed away peacefully with ...

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