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December 16, 2021

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Coronavirus

N.J. reports big spike to 6,271 COVID cases, the most positive tests since last winter’s peak day

New Jersey also reported 16 confirmed deaths. The seven-day average for positive tests jumped above 4,000 for the first time since April 1.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Morris

Taxi driver robbed and beaten by passenger, family and cops say

Dover police said the man was attacked Monday night and that a person of interest has been identifed.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Coronavirus

Sick of everything to do with COVID? You’ve got lots of company, poll says.

Frustration is growing across the nation, the Monmouth University poll found.

By Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Entertainment

Bruce Springsteen sells publishing catalog in massive $500 million deal

The Boss just cleaned up via a massive publishing sale

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Hunterdon County Democrat

What’s happening in the Hunterdon area this weekend and beyond (Dec. 17-23)

Here's a small sample of events taking place in the coming days.

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

The Times Of Trenton

What’s happening in Central Jersey this weekend and beyond (Dec. 17-23)

Here's a small sample of events taking place in the coming days.

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

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2 N.J. guys who helped make ‘Sesame Street’ happen talk memories 50 years later

As a new documentary streams on HBO max, N.J.'s Bob McGrath and Norman Stiles chat about their love for the show

By Jacqueline Cutler | For NJ Advance Media

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Sports

Yankees

MLB rumors: Rays promote ex-Yankees infielder in front-office reorganization

The Tampa Bay Rays won the American League East division title in 2021 but lost to the Boston Red Sox in the American League Division Series.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees

MLB rumors: Mets’ front office is ‘divided’ and ex-Yankees manager Buck Showalter is no sure thing

Former New York Yankees manager Buck Showalter is one of three finalists the New York Mets are considering for Luis Rojas' replacement in the dugout.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Rutgers Football

Where does Rutgers’ 2022 recruiting class rank in Big Ten, nationally after Signing Day?

The 18-man recruiting class Rutgers announced on National Signing Day is the school's best since joining the Big Ten.

By James Kratch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Belluscio, Marilyn R.

Marilyn R. Belluscio (Buckholz), entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 13, 2021, at the Center for Hope Hospice, Scotch Plains. The Visitation on .....

Bennett-Wilson, Jean M.

Visitation, private services on Friday for Bloomfield resident, 87 Jean M. Bennett-Wilson, of Bloomfield, N.J., passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the .....

Chrissafis, Jeanette

Mass on Friday for former legal secretary, 91 Jeanette Chrissafis, formerly of Verona, NJ, passed on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She lived for 91 .....

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