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March 1, 2022

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N.J.’s strictest in the nation ban on single-use bags takes effect soon. What you need to know.

The plastic bag ban law was signed in November 2020, but won't go into effect until May. It includes a ban on paper bags at large grocery stores.

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. stores pull vodka from shelves, donate funds amid outrage over Russian invasion

A state legislative committee on Monday approved a ban on any public entity in the state from doing business with the Russian government or any companies with interests in the government.

By Noah Cohen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Christie swipes at Trump for calling Putin a ‘genius’ over Ukraine invasion

The jab is the latest sign of friction between the two longtime friends.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. would require bias training for police, lawmakers under new proposals

The state Assembly passed the bills Monday. One Republican lawmaker dismissed training for legislators as “social science fad."

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Audience asked to help program series of outdoor summer concerts

Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series plans return, seeks public input

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Maksim Chmerkovskiy leaving Ukraine on train to Poland after he was arrested

'The reality is I just want to go home at this point,' the celebrity dancer says.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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‘Twisted Sister’ singer approves of Ukraine using ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ as rallying cry against Russia

The 1984 song “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Dee Snider reportedly has been used by the Ukrainians as a battle cry in their fight against Russia.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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NFL Draft 2022: ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest 1st-round mock projects Eagles load up on defense, get help for Jalen Hurts

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

NFL Draft 2022: Jets fix secondary, offensive line in ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest 1st-round mock

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees’ Derek Jeter has 1st job lead after leaving the Marlins

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Acquavella, Barbara "Bobbi"

Barbara "Bobbi" Acquavella, 85, of Whiting, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Barbara was born in East Orange, NJ, and raised in .....

Diehl, Dawn Marie

Dawn Marie Diehl, 58, of Glen Lyon, a loving mother, wife, and woman of faith passed away suddenly on February 17, 2022. Dawn was .....

Hagel, Concetta C. (Iannaccone)

Concetta C. Hagel (nee Iannaccone), 89, a lifelong resident of Newark, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022. There will be no visitation. Mass is .....

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