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September 22, 2023

Right Now in New Jersey: A.M. Edition

Weather

N.J. weather: Potential tropical storm to strengthen today on path toward East Coast. Latest forecast track.

Currently designated 'Potential Tropical Cyclone 16' could strengthen to Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday and reach New Jersey as a tropical depression, according to the National Hurricane Center.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Education

Every N.J. college is now ‘SAT optional.’ You might still need to take it anyway.

See what SAT scores students admitted to each New Jersey college typically get.

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. restaurant at center of David Brooks’ viral $78 Newark Airport meal running $17.78 special

You get more than a burger and fries in the 'D Brooks' special. And the attention couldn't have come at a better time — they're opening a new location.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Middlesex

Dump truck runs off Route 9, killing pickup driver turning into gas station

Renan Perez, 59, of Linden, suffered serious injuries and was later pronounced dead at the hospital, authorities said.

By Nicolas Fernandes | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Swifties Wanted: You can get a full-time job writing about Taylor Swift

Have you ever wanted to write about Beyoncé or Taylor Swift for a living? Gannett is offering full-time jobs covering the global music artists' careers

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Jersey City dining has gone stale. Can this daring new spot shake it up? | Review

The restaurant and cocktail bar with Japanese and Italian influences opened in August.

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Entertainment

Vanna White is extending her ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contract for 2 years

Vanna White will remain as chief letter-turner on "Wheel of Fortune" for the next two years as Ryan Seacrest takes over hosting duties when Pat Sajak retires

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Mets clap back at traded veteran who challenged their work ethic

By Manuel Gómez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Why wasn’t 49ers’ Trent Williams ejected after slugging Giants’ A’Shawn Robinson?

By Kevin Manahan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

‘Abomination’? Eagles’ oft-criticized play might require ‘neck brace’ next time

By Cayden Steele | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Daidone, Maria

Loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, 86 Maria Daidone (Vespertino), 86 of Cedar Grove, N.J. passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on .....

DeMair, Robert F.

Electrical engineer, loving husband, father and grandfather Robert F. DeMair, 91, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023, at his home in Somerset, NJ. .....

Dougherty, Margaret Elaine

Beloved Relative and Friend Margaret Elaine Dougherty was born in Newark, NJ on June 24, 1940. She was the third daughter to Hugh Joseph .....

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