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November 23, 2021

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News

N.J. man pleads guilty to federal charge in $400K GoFundMe scam

The scam centered on a lie about a homeless man helping a woman who was stranded on I-95 in Philadelphia and duped 14,000 donors in the fake feel-good story.

By Noah Cohen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

N.J. landlord accused of sexually assaulting tenants close to settlement with feds

Landlord Joseph Centanni is accused sexually assaulting or harassing 20 different victims.

By Joe Atmonavage | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Camden

N.J. student charged with having gun in school after posting it on social media, cops say

The actions of a pair of 17-year-old students caused the school to be locked down, authorities said.

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Camden

N.J. county to offer more hepatitis A vaccines after Starbucks employee tests positive

No one else has tested positive for hepatitis A, a county spokesman said.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Shopping Tips And Deals

Walmart’s Black Friday 2021 sale is officially live: See the full list of deals

Items part of the sale include the extremely hard to snag Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles

By Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Food And Dining

Thanksgiving turkey isn’t overrated. You’re just doing it wrong. | Opinion

It's become trendy to say Thanksgiving turkey needs to go. Don't blame the bird — blame yourself

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

Shopping Tips And Deals

Sony Playstation 5 restock: How to order PS5 at Walmart during Black Friday 2021 sale

You better act fast — the PS5 is known to sell out within minutes

By Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Frustration with Giants’ Jason Garrett has been mounting for a while — and now he might get fired | Source: ‘It’s terrible’

By Zack Rosenblatt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Devils announce historic black jersey: Release date, how to buy your own

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

How badly was Geo Baker hurt in Rutgers’ upset loss to Lafayette? Here’s what Steve Pikiell said

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Barrick, Linda Joyce

Linda Joyce Barrick, age 70, from Yardley, PA passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 19, 2021. Born in Jersey City, .....

Bellamy, Willie James

Service is on Wednesday Willie James Bellamy of East Orange was born on Nov. 18, 1931, and passed away on Nov. 12, 2021. Service .....

Breese, James Peter

'A generous, loving man who lived a simple life' James Peter Breese, of Monroe Township, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his residence. .....

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