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February 23, 2024

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Netflix plan to build massive N.J. studio gets key approval

The vote is one of the first steps in building a sprawling production studio that officials hope will turn New Jersey into the “Hollywood of the East Coast.”

By Nyah Marshall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Cops charge 13-year-old with violent carjacking in N.J. town

The driver was putting air in the vehicle's tires when the carjacking took place, Cranford police said.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Biden cancels student debt for more than 4K residents in N.J. Look for an email.

The borrowers were sent emails about their inclusion from Biden this week.

By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Donated land worth $5M set to become park steps from Jersey Shore beach

When Longport's Dorothy McGee died last fall, she wanted the land to be turned into a park for visitors and locals.

By Eric Conklin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Inside a very Jersey ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ with showrunner Scott Gimple

The N.J. native and boss of the 'Walking Dead' franchise talks coming home to film the series

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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When is Season 5 of ‘Stranger Things’ coming out? Here’s everything you need to know

"Stranger Things" Season 5 is currently in production. Here's what you need to know about the premiere

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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HBO renews ‘True Detective’ for 5th season, re-ups with ‘Night Country’ showrunner Issa López

'True Detective: Night Country' drew more viewers than any prior season, HBO says.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Will unexpected Jets contributor help fill a key need this offseason?

By Andy Vasquez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Jack Hughes needs to play like a superstar for sinking Devils to crash playoffs | Politi

By Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees aren’t budging on Blake Snell, so get over it | Klapisch

By Bob Klapisch | For NJ Advance Media

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Obituaries

Amodeo , Michael Eugene

Michael Eugene Amodeo, affectionately known as ""Sonny"", a lifelong resident of Berkeley Heights, NJ passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the age .....

DiOrio, Mary Ann

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, 79 Mary Ann DiOrio (nee Marron) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 17, 2024 in Longwood, Florida ...

Dixon, Nora

Funeral services are on Saturday Nora Dixon, 89, formerly of Newark, entered into rest February 18, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Paul Dixon, .....

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