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May 30, 2023

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N.J. kids speak 190+ languages at home. See the top school district for each language.

Some of the languages are common, from Spanish to Arabic to Korean. But, other languages spoken by New Jersey students, including Afar and Cree, are rare around the globe.

By Brianna Kudisch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. lawmakers are trying to put the brakes on ‘boom’ parties. But how loud is too loud?

New legislation takes aim at “boom parties." But if the governor signs it, big questions remain about its enforcement.

By Richard Cowen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Suspicious tape on your car? It could be a dangerous substance, N.J. cops say.

A woman found blue painter's tape on the back of her car and may have been exposed to a dangerous substance, police said.

By Camille Furst | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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‘We’re sorry,’ school says. Graduates ‘have a right to be upset’ after disaster of N.J. commencement ceremony.

Stevens Institute of Technology's graduation ceremony was a "disappointment and inconvenience," said Nariman Farvardin, the university's president. Students were evacuated from the building and were left in a parking lot outside before the speakers addressed the crowd.

By Camille Furst | 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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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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Aaron Judge’s ‘perfect game’ blows Yankees minds, especially his homer-robbing snag

By Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Giants have the Big Apple’s best QB | Here’s why Daniel Jones is better than Aaron Rodgers

By Bob Brookover | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Rutgers transfer Cam Spencer sets up visits with 4 schools: Will he stay in the Big Ten?

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

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 .....

Merlo, Patricia S.

Beloved Mother & Grandmother Merlo, Patricia S., of Upper Montclair on May 20, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband Frank P. and son .....

Qualter , Dr. John Joseph "Jack"

Physician, Husband, Father, Grandfather Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Dr. John J. Qualter (Jack), resident of Warren, NJ, formerly of Short Hills and Long ......

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