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May 21, 2024

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N.J. gym owner who defied COVID lockdown cleared of 80+ charges, attorney says

Ian Smith, co-owner of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, opened his facility during the pandemic in May 2020, in defiance of a state-ordered closing of nonessential businesses.

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

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Minority motorists still face racial profiling by N.J. State Police despite reforms, watchdog says

The State Police is not doing all it can to prevent and detect discrimination on New Jersey highways, says comptroller in new report.

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Couples wanted for free group wedding at N.J. golf course

A New Jersey county is holding its first-ever mass wedding June 26, where couples will exchange vows at the same time.

By Brianna Kudisch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Oldest grad at N.J. university went back to school for this heartwarming reason

His classmates affectionately called him "sir" and "the old guy," but Jim Schwarz had a deeply personal reason for getting his degree.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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New Jersey’s 43 best burgers, ranked, for 2024

We sure do love our burgers in N.J. Here are the 43 best, ranked, with new additions for 2024!

By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Entertainment

‘Drunk and belligerent’ rock star waves gun during unruly interview

The musician reportedly used racial slurs and brandished a firearm in the interview

By Christopher Burch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder’ is a goofy Shakespearian romp on N.J. stage | Review

Who say Shakespeare can't be silly?

By Patrick Maley | For NJ Advance Media

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Mets’ Francisco Lindor misses ‘winning’ culture in Cleveland

Mets shorstop reflects on his time with the then-Indians

By Manny Gómez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Caitlin Clark another example of Black women being ‘erased,’ host says

Clark continues her campaign as the most polarizing athlete in sports.

By Todderick Hunt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rangers

How to buy last second New York Rangers tickets for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs. Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

The New York Rangers face the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 (5/22/24).

By Gabriel Trevino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Appleton, Ann Marie

Ann Marie Appleton of Minneola, Florida, formerly of Harrison, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024. She was 72 years old. .....

Barclay, Andrew W.

Army veteran, beloved husband, father, and grandfather Peacefully and surrounded by his adoring family, Andrew W. Barclay of Lanoka Harbor passed away on May .....

Diemer, Fredericka M. (Freddie)

Loving mother, cherished grandmother Freddie Diemer, 85, born in Dobbs Ferry, NY, moving to West Orange, NJ, almost 80 years ago passed away peacefully .....

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