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May 9, 2024

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N.J. school district slashes 28 jobs after ‘significant revenue loss’

Some jobs will be cut using a “last in, first out” system that will eliminate new staff members, school district officials said.

By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Passaic

Bear spotted wandering through N.J. town

The bear was last seen late Wednesday morning, according to police.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

A fight over who gets to pick N.J. judges just erupted in Trenton

Critics call it a power grab by lawmakers. The Supreme Court chief justice warns of political interference.

By Jelani Gibson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Brewery near Jersey Shore to open new location in renovated bowling alley

A local brewery in Cape May County will open a brand new space that includes local spirits, non-alcoholic drinks and a full kitchen.

By Matthew Enuco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Food And Dining

N.J.’s craziest pizza joint is coming to NJ.com’s 1st pizza festival

NJ.com's first Jersey Eats NJ Pizza Festival is coming next month!

By Christopher Burch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Richie Sambora wishes he would’ve quit Bon Jovi sooner

Sambora left in 2013, which was already too late, he said in revealing new interview

By Saleah Blancaflor | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Miss America’s long, strange trip may soon end | Editorial

Developer Glenn Straub has sued for full control of the pageant organization. That may be just what's needed for it to fold.

By South Jersey Times Editorial Board

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Ex-Mets infielder is being traded away from division rival

The former Mets infielder is heading to another new team.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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What Maple Leafs’ firing of Sheldon Keefe means for Devils’ coaching search

The worst kept secret in hockey is now out: The Toronto Maple Leafs are firing coach Sheldon Keefe.

By Ryan Novozinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

What channel is the New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros game on today (5/9/24)? | FREE LIVE STREAM, time, TV, channel for MLB game

The New York Yankees face the Houston Astros on Thursday, May 9, 2024 (5/8/24) at Yankee Stadium in New York City.

By Gabriel Trevino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Boger , Kenneth

USMC Veteran After a thankfully brief, albeit difficult, illness, Kenneth Boger passed peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 2, 2024 surrounded .....

Diffin, Simon

Dearly Loved Husband, Father & Grandfather, 81 Simon Diffin passed away at his home with his family at his side on April 30, 2024. .....

Gaughan , Deborah Jean

Deborah Jean (nee Roche) Gaughan, age 68, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at home. Born November 14, 1955 in Bridgeport, CT, she was .....

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