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October 5, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Education

Rutgers brings back partial mask mandate after professors file complaints

Rutgers students will again be required to wear masks in libraries. They also must wear face coverings in classrooms at the professor's request.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Lottery

Mega Millions ticket worth $1M bought at QuickChek in N.J.

A Mega Millions ticket that matched five of the winning numbers was sold in Union County, lottery officials said.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Black members on N.J. cannabis commission dissatisfied with Big Weed social justice promises

Cannabis Regulatory Commissioner Charles Barker criticized large weed companies for not measuring up to their stated promises to help those harmed by the drug war, wants commission to hold them accountable.

By Jelani Gibson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Mercer

WATCH: Kids get to be scientists and help track monarchs on their migration from N.J.

More than a quarter of a million tags are distributed to thousands of volunteers across North America who tag monarchs as they migrate through their area.

By Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Food And Dining

I tried the McDonald’s adult Happy Meal so you don’t have to. Here’s my review.

The Cactus Plant Flea Market Box, aka the adult Happy Meal, is available for a limited time.

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Entertainment

N.J. star tops list of actors who drop the most F-bombs in movies

The survey also looked at 'sh-t' and 'hell.'

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Immersive Van Gogh exhibit is coming to American Dream

The exhibit will open Dec. 1 at American Dream, but tickets are already on sale.

By Allison Pries | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Eagles

Ex-NFL GM: Eagles are team to beat in NFC

The Philadelphia Eagles are 4-0 after beating the Jacksonville Jaguars, 29-21, at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Jets

Ex-Jets kicker gets another 1-week audition

The New York Jets will play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Is Cowboys’ Dak Prescott the next Drew Bledsoe?

Will Cooper Rush take over Dak Prescott's starting job at quarterback even when Prescott returns from injury?

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Biancone, Adeline P.

Longtime Roseland resident Adeline P. Biancone passed peacefully on October 4, 2022, surrounded by her loving children. She was 91. Adeline lived in the .....

Curran , John William

Army Veteran, Retired Jersey City Police Captain, Family Man John William Curran, 88, of Melrose, MA, previously a proud lifelong resident of Jersey City, .....

Falla, Emil Salvador

Owned trucking/taxi businesses, WWII veteran, father of five On October 2, 2022, Emil Salvador Falla, Father of 5 children, passed away peacefully at home .....

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