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April 13, 2023

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Politics

Rutgers strike puts pro-union Murphy in a ‘high-risk, high-reward’ position

Gov. Phil Murphy has intervened in the first strike in school history.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

News

N.J. town approves legal weed business represented by state Democratic chair’s lobbying firm

“Honestly, I’ve never been this publicly hurt before — I’m shaking,” Roll-Up Life’s co-founder Tiyahnn Bryant said at the city council meeting.

By Jelani Gibson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Cumberland

Jury weighing fate of N.J. man charged with stabbing neighbor to death after family feud

Zachary Latham and the Durham family clashed after a dispute escalated over his alleged speeding on the street they shared in a Vineland neighborhood.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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Passaic

North Jersey wildfire grows to 250 acres, but is partially contained, officials say

Helicopters will be dropping water on the West Milford fire throughout the day, the mayor said.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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18 N.J. arts/entertainment events to check out this weekend and beyond (April 14-20)

Here's a small sample of upcoming music, theater, dance, comedy and other happenings.

By Patrick O'Shea | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Today’s holiday for April 13: National Scrabble Day 2023

Here's what to know about National Scrabble Day 2023.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Food And Dining

At this new Michelin-recommended N.J. restaurant, taste a rainbow of soup dumplings

You've never seen soup dumplings like this.

By Lauren Musni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Phillies

Phillies pitcher rips decision to extend beer sales: When will fans ‘sober up’?

Multiple MLB teams are extending beer sales into the eighth inning this season despite games going by more quickly as a result of rule changes. One Phillies pitcher does not think it makes any sense.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Hudson

Family bonds remain strong at NJCU, 30-plus years after greatest success stories

NJCU head coach Charlie Brown, the 1986 and 1992 final four teams, Bob Hurley, Terry Dehere, Mike O'Koren and Jim Spanarkel were among the honorees at The Basketball Reunion.

By Jason Bernstein | For The Jersey Journal

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Pro And College Sports

Did Jim Nantz take shot at Giants legend Phil Simms while defending Tony Romo?

Jim Nantz worked with Phil Simms before Tony Romo joined his booth.

By Darryl Slater | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Beverley, Mark Alexander

Loving father, grandfather, son, brother, nephew, and uncle Mark Alexander Beverley made his heavenly transition home to be with the Lord on April 5, .....

Dyson, James S.

Retired Firefighter James S. Dyson, 83, of Roselle, NJ formerly of South Carolina passed away on April 6, 2023. He was a retired Captain .....

Elliott, Mary

ELLIOTT, Mary/ Seeking Family, Friends/ University Hospital in Newark, NJ, is seeking the family or friends of Mary Elliott, who deceased at our hospital .....

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