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April 21, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

News

N.J. plastic bag ban: Why are grocery stores banned from using paper bags?

Large grocery stores will be banned from providing paper bags. But what about small retail shops and big box stores?

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

News

Why some people are refusing to mow their lawns in May

There is a movement called "No Mow May" that has elicited some strong reactions

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

It’s not too late for N.J. residents to claim thousands in tax credits, including for child care

As of Fall 2021, 138,000 New Jersey families had yet to receive Child Tax Credits of up to $3,600 per child, amounting to more than $415 million in unclaimed credits.

By Derek Hall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Why N.J.’s 1st medical marijuana dispensary won’t be selling legal weed Thursday

New Jersey's legal weed market will open at 13 locations on Thursday.

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

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Rudy Giuliani unmasked on ‘Masked Singer.’ Fox airs cringeworthy footage as Ken Jeong walks off set.

Word of Giuliani's ill-received appearance on the show emerged earlier this year.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

What is the Wordle today? Clues, hints, answer for April 21, 2021

Looking for a hint on how to solve today’s Wordle puzzle? Look no further.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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The Star Ledger

A glance at N.J. entertainment this weekend (April 22-24)

Here's a sample of events scheduled to take place this weekend

By Patrick O'Shea | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Yankees

Did Yankees blow a chance to trade Joey Gallo?

They likely regret passing on the deal.

By Kevin Manahan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Nets’ Ben Simmons set to make debut in Game 4 vs. Celtics on Monday in NBA Playoffs

The Sixers bust is headed for a high-stakes unveiling.

By Kevin Manahan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Jets

Here’s what Jets GM Joe Douglas said about 49ers’ Deebo Samuel

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas addressed the potential of his team pursuing San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Ala, Rosemary J. (Illes)

Former longtime Parsippany resident, fondly known as 'Mutti' to her children, grandchildren, recently celebrated 62nd wedding anniversary Rosemary J. (Illes) Ala, 82, pas...

Bessenoff, Mollie

'Loved her family deeply and always looked to help those in need' Mollie Bessenoff (nee Kaplan), 103, formerly of Brick, NJ, died on Thursday, .....

Buniewski, Leonard "Lenny"

Leonard "Lenny" Buniewski, of Edison passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He was the husband of Veronica Buniewski, and father of Kenneth and .....

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