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February 22, 2023

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This N.J. handyman made American history. Here’s his true story.

How Thomas Mundy Peterson wrote his name into history.

By Adam Clark | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

Weather

Tornado confirmed in N.J. Twister ripped down trees, damaged homes.

A survey team from the National Weather Service confirmed the twister after inspecting storm damage in Mercer County.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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YouTuber threatened N.J. ShopRite worker with scalpel, police say

The man faces weapons and other charges in an incident last month at the supermarket in Bergen County, according to police in Rochelle Park.

By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Brawls at N.J. mall between teens lead to charges against 2, cops say

Approximately 20 to 30 people were involved in the first fight Saturday at the Menlo Park Mall in Edison, according to police.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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Springsteen 2023 tour notebook, Tulsa and Kansas City: Setlist breakdowns, takeaways and more

Let's talk about Springsteen and the E Street Band's recent Tulsa and Kansas City concerts

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Hudson

Applications open for Art Fair 14C; Monty Hall reopens for Film Festival, more things to do

Applications are now open for Art Fair 14C, which is scheduled to return for its 5th edition later this year.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

Hudson

First JC Fridays of 2023 to highlight Jersey City neighborhoods and art offerings

Jersey City's quarterly art festival, JC Fridays, makes its first round for 2023 on Friday, March 3.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Pro And College Sports

Ex-Yankees, Mets star making big impact at spring training

Spring training is underway as MLB teams prep for Opening Day.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Region wrestling locations and round times, 2023

Check out the sites and times for all eight locations.

By Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Ryan Patti | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Joe Zedalis | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Jake Aferiat | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees

MLB Commissioner implies Aaron Judge (not Barry Bonds) has real HR record

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge broke the single season American League home run record with 62 last season.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Artale, Barbara Ann

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and aunt, 75 Barbara Ann Artale (nee Caggiano), 75, of Montclair, passed away on February 20th, 2023. A mass .....

Boyko , Nila Lucille

Great-grandmother, 97, loved music, reading, and her pets Nila Lucille Boyko passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at St. Peter's University Hospital. She .....

Branch, Anne E.

Services for Newark resident this Thursday Anne was born October 31, 1921, in Newark, New Jersey and departed on February 13, 2023. She attended .....

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