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September 8, 2021

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Weather

N.J. weather: Half of state under flood watch with strong thunderstorms likely later. More tornadoes are also possible.

Some areas could get 2 inches of rain in a relatively short time.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Weather

N.J. man may have died while trying to remove debris from drains during Tropical Storm Ida, police say

Maplewood police believe floodwater swept up Patrick Jeffrey as he was removing debris from drains.

By Rebecca Panico | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Education

N.J. school district with delayed classroom return still needs to fill 76 positions

Paterson is delaying in-person instruction until Sept. 13 due to Ida storm damage.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Middlesex

N.J. man who was driving drunk in crash that killed 29-year-old woman, teen headed to prison

Tristan R. Rodriguez, 25, of Old Bridge must serve at least 14 1/2 years before he is eligible for parole.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

‘Dancing with the Stars’ 2021 cast: The full list of who’s competing on Season 30

The full cast list for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 30 was announced Wednesday on ABC's "Good Morning America."

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Hudson

A Hoboken tradition continues on the waterfront as the Italian Festival returns

The Hoboken Italian Festival will take place from Sept. 9 to 12, featuring the procession of Madonna Dei Martiri on Saturday, Sept. 11.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Hudson

Debra Devi to rock White Eagle Hall Friday with local bands and an art show

The popular “Jersey City Rocks White Eagle Hall” concert series returns for a third time on Sept. 10, with Debra Devi, June and the Pushas, Billion Man Rebellion, Big Wake, and James Calleo’s Widely Grown.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

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Here’s why Tiki Barber is already comparing Kadarius Toney — who’s had rocky start with Giants — to Odell Beckham

The New York Giants drafted wide receiver Kadarius Toney in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

By Darryl Slater | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rutgers’ Geo Baker helped sow seeds of NIL. Now he is reaping the rewards.

Rutgers guard Geo Baker was one of the faces of the #NotNCAAProperty movement that sought to give college athletes ownership over their names.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eagles

Roll wave: Eagles’ Patrick Johnson, Tulane alum, ‘praying’ for New Orleans following Hurricane Ida

Philadelphia Eagles rookie linebacker Patrick Johnson is has one eye on preparing for the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons and the other on the city of New Orleans.

By Chris Franklin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Chronis, Eleftheria "Ellie"

Eleftheria 'Ellie' Chronis Retired restaurant owner; beloved mother, wife, sister grandmother, aunt and friend Eleftheria "Ellie" Chronis, age 84, passed away on Septembe...

Festa, Katheryn S. "Kitty"

Katheryn S. "Kitty" Festa Enjoyed her summers in Normandy Beach Katheryn S. Festa "Kitty" (nee Campas), 88, of West Palm Beach, FL, and Normandy .....

Filmer, William P.

Army veteran, high-speed radio operator in Germany William P. Filmer passed away on Monday, September 6th, 2021. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, September .....

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