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November 16, 2021

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Health

N.J. college reports dozens of influenza cases. Here’s what it could mean for flu season.

A New Jersey college has seen a spike in flu cases over the past two weeks.

By Spencer Kent | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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High School Sports

Ramapo football coach Drew Gibbs, 59, dies after emergency surgery

Drew Gibbs, one of New Jersey's most successful coaches, died Tuesday morning after being rushed to the hospital from practice.

By Patrick Lanni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Health

With suicide the 2nd most common cause of death among students, N.J. lawmakers want colleges to do more

The bill would require colleges to outline treatment services to incoming students and create a student peer support program, among other services.

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Education

Kids who speak limited English are ‘invisible’ in N.J. schools, report says. Here’s what needs to change.

Using Google Translate isn't an effective way for school districts to educate students who don't speak English, says a new report calling for a major overhaul of the bilingual education system.

By Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

News

Kevin Whitmer: Why I’m stepping away as NJ.com editor after 36 years in journalism

For the past 13 years, I also have had the best job in New Jersey journalism: Editor at The Star-Ledger and then NJ.com

By Kevin Whitmer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Shopping Tips And Deals

Cyber Monday 2021: When is it this year? Are there early deals?

Cyber Monday is one of the biggest online shopping days of the year, and it happens a few days after Black Friday

By Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Food And Dining

2 N.J. towns named best in U.S. for doughnut lovers

Head to Jersey City or Newark for your fill of the fried, fluffy treats.

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Sports

Mets

MLB rumors: Mets’ Noah Syndergaard leaves for West Coast on short-term deal

New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard missed most of the 2021 MLB season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

MLB rumors: Yankees face dark-horse contenders for Corey Seager, Trevor Story

MLB free agency features a bumper crop of shortstops: Corey Seager, Trevor Story, Carlos Correa, Marcus Semien and Javier Baez.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

MLB rumors: Braves’ haggling gives Yankees a window to sign Freddie Freeman

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was the 2020 National League MVP.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Barcas, Peter Paul Joseph

Navy WWII veteran, 95, 'a true gift to this world' Peter Paul Joseph Barcas passed away on Sunday, November 14th, at the age of .....

Bober Jr., Alexander

Loving husband, 77, 'enthusiastically performed' at sons' weddings and 'lit up with pride at the sight of each of his four grandchildren' Alexander Bober, .....

Clarke, Hugh J.

Hugh J. Clarke, 85, died peacefully with his family by his side on November 14, 2021. Born in Bayonne he has lived in Lyndhurst .....

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