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May 24, 2023

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Monmouth

Parents should be told if kids want to change gender identity at school, N.J. district says

The proposed new rules, opposed by LBGTQ advocates, also say parents in the Monmouth County district should be consulted before students change their preferred pronouns or names at school.

By Brianna Kudisch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Cape May

Jersey Shore motel guest shot himself in leg while walking with child, cops say

The Pennsylvania resident was carrying luggage to his room when a gun in his waistband went off, wounding him in the leg, Wildwood Crest police said.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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New Jersey Marijuana

3 new legal weed stores opened in N.J. this month

The new adult-use dispensaries open in three different counties.

By Gabby Warren | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Monmouth

Teen driver charged in Route 9 crash that killed 2 passengers

The Howell resident is charged with two counts each of assault by auto and vehicular homicide, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Live Entertainment

Taylor Swift in New Jersey: Cheapest tickets, where to buy last-minute tickets

Taylor Swift has 3 shows at MetLife Stadium. Here's how to get last-minute tickets and how much you'll have to pay.

By Nicole Iuzzolino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Hudson

Comedy, drag brunch, and more to do in Hudson County this weekend

Check out some live comedy in Jersey City, North Bergen, and Hoboken; Illusions Drag Queen Show in Hoboken.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Hudson

‘Entretejida - Interwoven’ closes at Guttenberg Arts Gallery, May 28

"For most of my life, I have been observing how the patriarchal, capitalist, colonial system has left trans-generational wounds in my mind and woman body, and I have been trying to rediscover my body as an extension of nature itself."

By David Menzies | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Pro And College Sports

NBA Playoffs 2023: The legendary N.J. hoops figure who still mentors Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone

Seton Hall Prep coach Bob Farrell maintains a close relationship with Nuggets coach Michael Malone.

By Adam Zagoria | For NJ Advance Media

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Favorite, contenders in every 2023 boys lacrosse state tournament title race

Check out a complete bracket-by-bracket look at the state playoffs.

By Mike Kinney | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Brandon Gould | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Mets

Ex-Mets ace Jacob deGrom does not sound close to returning from injury

The former Mets ace suffered an injury when pitching against the Yankees last month.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Asaro, Ann

Ann Asaro, 98, formerly of Nutley, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023. The beloved wife of the late Mario Asaro, Ann is survived by .....

Brendler, Jean Lucille

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister With great sadness the family of Jean Lucille Brendler nee Meytrott announces her passing on May 7, 2023. ........

Britton, Carolyn

Educator, beloved mother and grandmother, of Scotch Plains, 91 Carolyn "Kitty" Britton (née Perry),91, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2023 at her home .....

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