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February 2, 2021

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Weather

N.J. weather: When will the snow stop today and this extended winter storm finally end?

The third day of a winter storm that dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some spots will continue Tuesday with light snow, adding 1 to 3 inches to New Jersey snow totals.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Lottery

Jersey Cash 5 lottery jackpot worth $923K split by 2 winning tickets

The winning tickets for Tuesday's Jersey Cash 5 lottery drawing were bought in Camden and Monmouth counties.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Essex

Man dies after being found lying in snow in Newark park during winter storm

The man, who has not been identified, was taken to University Hospital but later died, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said.

By Rebecca Panico | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

N.J. reports 2,811 new COVID cases, 71 more deaths as vaccinations near 825K

New Jersey's hospitals reported 2,892 patients as of Monday night, up slightly from the previous day but still down 25% from a recent high on Dec. 22.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Miller Lite will Venmo you for Super Bowl if you type this insanely long URL

The beer wars are apparently going strong for Super Bowl 2021.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Yes, it’s still snowing. See how people (and dogs) weathered the nor’easter in N.J.

Baking, cocoa-making, snow-measuring and futile shoveling was on the menu for N.J. locals.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Dustin Diamond, Screech from ‘Saved by the Bell,’ dead at 44

Diamond was recently diagnosed with cancer.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Eagles

Super Bowl 2021: Why Chiefs’ Mike Kafka thinks ex-Eagles quarterback Josh McCown will thrive as coach

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Josh McCown interviewed for the Houston Texans' head coach job last month.

By Mike Kaye | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Devils

NHL rumors: Devils’ Tom Fitzgerald a target for Penguins’ GM job

The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly interested in New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald to fill their open GM role.

By Chris Ryan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rutgers Basketball

March Madness 2021: Rutgers moves off bubble, safely into field in latest NCAA Tournament bracketology projections

Here is where Rutgers stands in the latest NCAA Tournament bracketology projections after bumping up to .500 in Big Ten play.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Clark, John

John Clark "Kind, strong, and generous," active in the Carpenters Union John Clark, 75, of Bridgewater, NJ, passed away on January 30, 2021, surrounded .....

Conklin Sr., William

William M. Conklin Sr. Loving family man enjoyed long walks, especially with his dog William M. Conklin Sr., 77, of Montclair, N.J., passed away .....

Fitzsimmons Sr., Robert Francis

Robert Francis Fitzsimmons Sr. Had long career at the Theodore Roosevelt School in Elizabeth Robert Francis Fitzsimmons Sr., age 88, of Clinton, NJ, passed .....

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