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January 28, 2025

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Middlesex County

Trump administration cuts off funding to 7 N.J. organizations helping refugees

Organizations around the nation that help resettle refugees say they received "cease and desist" letters from the federal government.

By Brianna Kudisch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Essex County

N.J. man fatally stabbed in ShopRite parking lot

The 56-year-old was in a verbal dispute with another man before he was stabbed outside the ShopRite, prosecutors said.

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

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Ocean County

New $1.6M fire tower to be built. Yes, N.J. still monitors for wildfires like this.

It will replace a different fire tower that was recently demolished in Lakewood.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Subscriber Exclusive

From grief to growth: How pickleball became a N.J. widow’s lifeline

“Pickleball saved my life,” Mindy McNicholas said.

By Stephanie Loder | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Country music star praying for his family after son says he no longer ‘respects him as a man’

His adopted son posted an emotional open letter claiming his family is worried about him.

By Murjani Rawls | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Hudson County

Hoboken Museum reopens with new exhibit this winter season and more to come

The Hoboken Historical Museum has reopened with new exhibits this winter, honoring Hoboken’s past and celebrating Black History Month.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Hudson County

Four more sessions to learn about Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund grant applications

The fund supplies three grants -- general operating, program, and arts education or individual artist fellowship – the general idea is to support Jersey City residents who put on artistic programming that benefits city residents.

By David Menzies | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Mets

Pete Alonso sounds stubborn: Mets' offer ‘tough for him to beat’

Pete Alonso is approaching spring training without a team.

By Jimmy Hascup | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eagles

Whoops: Ex-Giants player caught with embarrassing Eagles’ Jalen Hurts take

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is headed to second Super Bowl in three seasons

By Manny Gómez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

UConn’s Dan Hurley condemned by longtime hoops analyst for sideline antics: ‘It’s really bad optics’

Dan Hurley is as fiery a coach as you will find on the sidelines of a college gymnasium.

By Todderick Hunt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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