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September 27, 2021

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Schools are offering higher wages and bonuses. Will it help get bus drivers?

The school bus driver shortage has school districts and bus companies offering more to get drivers behind the wheel.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Business

Costco reinstating purchase limits on some warehouse items, including toilet paper

The company wants to ensure items are stocked on shelves if there is a supply chain shortage

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

N.J. needs more women, minorities on state boards, officials say. Here’s how to apply for a seat.

An NJ Advance Media analysis found seats on state's most powerful boards and commissions are filled mostly by men.

By Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

N.J. reports 1,315 COVID cases, 9 deaths. New positive tests continue to level off.

New Jersey's seven-day average for confirmed positive tests dropped to 1,785, down 5% from a week ago, but up 6% from a month ago

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Today’s puzzles and games: Crossword, Sudoku, Jigsaw, Hidden Object and more (9/27/21)

Links to popular puzzles and games you can play online

By NJ.com Staff

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Entertainment

‘Moulin Rouge!’ leads Tonys; ‘The Inheritance’ is best play

The pandemic-delayed telecast kicked off with an energetic performance of “You Can’t Stop The Beat” from original Broadway cast members of “Hairspray!”

By The Associated Press

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‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ sashays home with 10 Tony Awards

This season’s nominations were pulled from 18 eligible plays and musicals from the 2019-2020 season.

By The Associated Press

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Sports

Yankees

Red Sox plan on paying back Yankees with playoff KO: ‘In ’18 … you saw what happened!’

The Boston Red Sox knocked the New York Yankees out of the playoffs in 2018 and would like to do it again this year.

By Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rutgers Football

Reassessing Rutgers’ bowl chances after Michigan near-miss (PODCAST)

Rutgers delivered one of its most impressive performances as a Big Ten member in Saturday’s 20-13 loss at Michigan.

By James Kratch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

Saints marching home for Superdome opener vs. Giants in Week 4

The New Orleans Saints (2-1) will host the New York Giants (0-3) on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Daniels, Robin

Celebration of life is on Tuesday Robin Daniels, 61, of Elizabeth, NJ, departed this life on September 20, 2021. A celebration of her life .....

Gary, William Edward

Touched the lives of many students as educator in Plainfield William Edward Gary passed away in the early morning of August 17, 2021 after .....

Laferrera, Anne

Warren resident; her greatest joy was spending time with family Anne Laferrera, age 81, passed away on September 26, 2021 at her home in .....

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