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October 8, 2021

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11 incredible N.J. weekend getaways you need to try this fall

Time for a weekend fall getaway! Here are 11 N.J. destinations well worth the road trip.

By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

N.J. health system halts visitations over new COVID cases

A New Jersey health system is temporarily suspending visitations due to COVID-19 patients.

By Spencer Kent | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Off-duty N.J. cop who fatally shot man during bar fight loses appeal

Joseph Macchia was a Newark police officer when he shot Michael Gaffney outside a bar in 2016.

By Kevin Shea | For NJ.com

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It’s an 11-acre tract where they park trucks. Now a battle rages over whether they can park toxic waste there.

A court gave approval to take the land by eminent domain, but attorneys for the property owner call the proposal an environmental threat.

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Live Entertainment

Jingle Ball 2021 with Lil Nas X, Dua Lipa, Jonas Brothers: Dates, schedule, where to buy tickets

The Dec. 10 NYC show will feature varied acts like Lil Nas X, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran and the Jonas Brothers.

By Matt Levy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Takeout-only seafood boil? New N.J. restaurant casts a sinking feeling: review

Captain Cook's Seafood Boil on Route 1 in Rahway is off to a rocky start

By Stephanie Rizzolo | For NJ Advance Media

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Entertainment

‘Schitt’s Creek’ is becoming a Monopoly board game

The latest edition of the Monopoly board game will be modeled after the acclaimed sitcom "Schitts Creek," where players can buy up locations in the show such as the Rosebud Hotel.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

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Answering 4 critical Yankees questions: What happens to Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman? What’s the plan at shortstop? | Klapisch

After failing to win a championship for the 12th straight year, the New York Yankees will be busy this winter, starting with a decision about manager Aaron Boone.

By Bob Klapisch | For NJ Advance Media

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Yankees

MLB playoffs: Rays’ Nelson Cruz ties pair of Yankees legends with ALDS Game 1 home run vs. Red Sox

Tampa Bay Rays slugger Nelson Cruz hit a solo home run on Thursday in Game 1 of the American League Division Series vs. the Boston Red Sox.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rutgers Football

College football Week 6 picks, betting lines: Who wins Iowa-Penn State Big Ten showdown? Oklahoma-Texas, Auburn-Georgia, more

Who is the Big Ten’s early favorite to reach the College Football Playoff, plus No. 6 Oklahoma faces No. 21 Texas and No. 2 Georgia visits No. 18 Auburn.

By James Kratch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Bitter Sr., Richard L.

Deputy Chief of the Newark Fire Department Richard L. Bitter Sr., 86 years old, of Toms River passed away September 29, 2021. He was .....

Climko, Thomas G.

Thomas G. Climko, 89, of Scotch Plains, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, October 7th, 2021. Visitation on Monday, October 11, 2021 .....

Durst, John Edward

Johnny, Dr. D, Doc, Ghee On October 4th, 2021, after a long and horrific battle with Alzheimer's, Dr. John Edward Durst (formerly of Spring .....

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