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March 22, 2021

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Coronavirus

With N.J. COVID cases rising again, don’t expect more restrictions to be lifted soon, Murphy says

New Jersey's seven-day average of new coronavirus cases was 3,329 cases as of Sunday, up 8% from a week ago and 29% from a month ago.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

News

Electric school buses are expensive but these 2 ideas could make getting them easier

Legislation and a report suggesting a joint effort between utilities and school districts are two ideas that have been floated to get more electric school buses rolling in the state.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

Waitlists for N.J. summer camps already growing. Parents desperate after untraditional year.

Camp officials say enrollment is up

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Essex

Turnpike crash kills passenger sitting inside disabled car, authorities say

The crash occurred about 4:10 a.m. Monday in the right, southbound lane at milepost 105.7 in Newark, according to New Jersey State Police.

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

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Entertainment

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Meet ‘American Idol’ hopeful Samantha Sharpe and her TikTok-famous N.J. singing family

The Sharpe Family Singers became TikTok celebrities during the pandemic.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

Fans of N.J.-based NFL Films are big winners in new broadcast deals

NFL Films, founded by Pro Football Hall of Famer Ed Sabol, calls Mount Laurel, N.J. home.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

New Brunswick church to present lunchtime recitals online

First Reformed Church's spring concert series to begin with Women's History Month musical program Wednesday, March 24

By Community Bulletin

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Sports

Giants

Kyle Rudolph was sold on Giants as a free agent when Joe Judge said something to him on a phone call

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph spoke one Sirius XM on Monday about why he chose to sign with the team as free after the Minnesota Vikings cut him.

By Zack Rosenblatt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Oregon vs. Iowa FREE LIVE STREAM (3/22/21): Watch NCAA Tournament 2nd Round online | Time, TV, channel

Two-seed Iowa faces seven-seed Oregon in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Monday, March 22, 2021 (3/22/21).

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Jets

Ex-Jets GM links Sam Darnold to massive 3-way trade scenario involving Seahawks’ Russell Wilson

The New York Jets might be ready to move on from quarterback Sam Darnold. Same goes for the Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Babock, Pasqualina V.

Pasqualina V. Babock Whiting resident, 88 Pasqualina V. Babock, 88 years old, of Whiting passed away March 20, 2021. For visitation and service information, .....

Connolly, John J. "Jack"

John J. 'Jack' Connolly Loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather John J. "Jack" Connolly, 70 of Belleville passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. .....

Quintana, Caridad

Caridad Quintana Born in Cuba, 'thoughtful and strong-willed person' Caridad Quintana born June 7, 1929 in Bayamo Cuba died on March 19, 2021 at .....

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