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October 4, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: A.M. Edition

Weather

N.J. weather: Jersey Shore flooding threat remains. Thunderstorms, more rain today.

The raw, chilly weather will stick around longer than expected for New Jersey as rain continues into Wednesday.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Education

N.J. schools must notify parents when they lock kids in padded ‘quiet rooms,’ proposed law says

The legislation follows a recent NJ Advance Media investigation that found at least 1,150 New Jersey students have been shut inside seclusion closets, known as "quiet rooms," in recent years for alleged misbehavior in class.

By Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Monmouth

Garden State Parkway ramp to close for 8 months starting today

A ramp that is part of a larger project to redo the Garden State Parkway's Exit 105 interchange will close starting Tuesday.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

N.J. leaders — including all former governors — honor Jim Florio at memorial service

Officials, family members, and friends on Monday gathered for a memorial service to remember former Gov. Jim Florio, who died last week at 85.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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‘Spirit Halloween’ review: A ghostly Christopher Lloyd chooses the form of the destructor

The 'Goonies'-lite, eighth grade romp animates the store's assorted ghouls and demons.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

N.J.’s Lea Michele dazzles as ‘Funny Girl’ reopens | Review

Lea Michele's perfect as the star in "Funny Girl."

By Jacqueline Cutler | For NJ Advance Media

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Live Entertainment

Ed Sheeran ‘Mathematics Tour’ 2023: Where to buy tickets, schedule, dates

Ed Sheeran will return to the U.S. on his Mathematics Tour and there's a stop at MetLife Stadium and Lincoln Financial Field. Here's when tickets go on sale and how to buy.

By Victoria Rosenthal | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Rutgers redshirt tracker: Breakout RB Samuel Brown leads group that burned eligibility vs. Ohio State

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

New study shows NHL teams racking up more penalty minutes do better in playoffs

By Sean Miller | For NJ Advance Media

Tae Crowder, Jaylon Smith provided a winning inside linebacker combination for Giants defense

By Bob Brookover | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Capuano, Lucille

Devoted mother, grandmother and sister, 89 Lucille Capuano (nee Bartolomeo), 89, died Saturday, October 1, 2022. Born in Newark, she lived in Newark until .....

Cetta, Camille

Wife, mother and sister; dental hygienist for over 30 years Camille Cetta, 51, of South Amboy, NJ (Old Bridge Twp), passed away on Wednesday, .....

DiRisio, John (Jack)

Active member of the South Orange community John (Jack)DiRisio, 74, of South Orange passed away on October 1, 2022 at St. Barnabas Hospital. Visitation .....

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