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December 27, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: A.M. Edition

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Road-weary N.J. drivers have the 3rd longest commutes in the U.S.

From mass transit to congested roadways, commuters in just two other states spend more time than New Jersey residents getting to work, Census data shows.

By Amira Sweilem | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Weather

N.J. weather: It could hit 60 degrees on New Year’s Day as temps continue to rise

The frigid conditions that have enveloped New Jersey for days are gradually coming to an end, forecasters say.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Man uses hammer to attack N.J. woman, police say

The woman suffered “significant facial injuries” in the attack and was flown to Morristown Medical Center, police said.

By Tony Rhodin | For lehighvalleylive.com

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‘Heart and soul’ of beloved N.J. ice cream business dies at 85

Frank Nasto, Jr., and his brother Alphonse, who died in May, built Nasto's Ice Cream Co. into the retail and wholesale operation it is today.

By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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Why tWitch’s suicide confounds and unnerves us | Opinion

If successful, accomplished public figures can secretly be suffering from the depths of despair to such a catastrophic extent as tWitch, we ask ourselves "what does that mean for us?"

By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist

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The surprising Jersey roots of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

The classic film got its unlikely start as a Christmas card written by a Rutgers grad. And, yes, the fictional Bedford Falls was inspired by a New Jersey town.

By Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Opinion

The littlest menorah | Opinion

When the holiday season arrived, our street would light up the night. Our contribution to the festivities was a faltering electric menorah in the front window.

By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist

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Sports

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Brian Daboll knows Giants’ playoff situation | He’s just not willing to talk about it

By Bob Brookover | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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As Nets’ winning streak reaches 9, opposing coaches praise Jacque Vaughn

By Adam Zagoria | For NJ Advance Media

IIHF World Junior Championship 2023 TV schedule: FREE live streams, TV channels, dates, times for Team USA, Canada, more

By Ryan Novozinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Andriolo, Josephine M.

Raised her family in West Orange; a wonderful wife & mother Josephine M. Andriolo, 103, of West Orange passed away on Thursday, December 22nd, .....

Bendel, Jean

Service is on Thursday for Bloomfield resident, 85 Jean Bendel, 85, of Bloomfield, NJ, passed away on Dec. 23rd, 2022. Visitation is on Wednesday .....

DiMaggio, Sally

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sally DiMaggio, our beloved sister & a former resident of Montclair, who took her last .....

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