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March 22, 2022

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Inflation is slamming us all. From gas to eggs to cars, how prices have spiked since last year.

Prices on everyday items are climbing at the fastest pace in 40 years as the annual rate of inflation in the U.S. continues to rise.

By Derek Hall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Education

‘On hold for an hour.’ Aspiring N.J. teachers say getting certified can be frustrating.

The state is working to address a backlog of certifications caused by COVID's impact on staff levels and a high number of applicants.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Atlantic

Posh, pop-up picnic is coming to N.J. city. But its location is a secret.

Atlantic City will play host to Dîner en Blanc this summer, which has been held in cities all over the world.

By Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

N.J.’s new pump-your-own-gas bill could be dead. Senate President Scutari says he opposes it.

New Jersey is the last state in America with a statewide ban on self-serve gasoline.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Maury Povich retiring from daily talk show after 31 years

The former Middletown resident's final original episodes will air in September.

By The Associated Press

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10 reasons why New Jersey is better than Maryland

Crab cakes are the worst cakes.

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Entertainment

Meet ‘American Song Contest’ N.J. singer Brooke Alexx. Taylor Swift changed her life.

Brooke Alexx started writing songs at 13. Now she finds inspiration in her own childhood.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Finally healthy, Aaron Hicks plans to win back Yankees fans with 30-30 season

By Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

A Peacock earns his (chicken) wings: Thanks to this Saint Peter’s star, you get a deal!

By Kevin Armstrong | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu has mixed emotions about ex-teammate Trevor Story signing with Red Sox

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Brennan, Richard E.

Prominent attorney and devoted family man On March 18, 2022, Richard E. Brennan ("Dick"), of Caldwell, NJ, loving husband, and father of four daughters, .....

Brower, Irene Claire

Irene Claire Brower, 93, of Clifton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Daughter, sister, wife, mom, grandmother, great grandmother. Teacher, ........

Harney, Jacqueline Ann (Jacque)

Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; longtime Clinton resident was active in the community On March 17, 2022, Jacqueline (Jacque) Ann Harney 86, of ......

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