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February 28, 2022

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Cape May

Diner at famed Jersey Shore restaurant finds pearl possibly worth thousands in clam

Michael Spressler, 58, of Brick, was visiting The Lobster House in Cape May County with his wife, Maria, when he bit into a raw clam and found a pearl.

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

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Lottery

Jersey Cash 5 jackpot worth $1.9M split by 3 winning tickets

Two of the lucky tickets were bought in Ocean County, the other in Union County.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Gloucester

Child hospitalized with serious injuries after hit-and-run crash

The hit-and-run crash occurred Saturday evening and the driver is still being sought.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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As takeout container shortage rages, N.J. company tries to keep up with demand

Sabert, based in Sayreville, talks massive supply chain issues, pandemic problems

By George E. Jordan | For NJ Advance Media

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter auditions on ‘American Idol,’ leading to Katy Perry, Lionel Richie argument

Grace Franklin, the 15-year-old granddaughter of one of the most famous singers in American history, auditioned on the season 20 premiere of "American Idol" airing Sunday night. But her audition was one that caused a tiff among the judges.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Subscriber Exclusive

10 reasons why New Jersey is better than New Hampshire

New Hampshire is pretty — pretty awful

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Entertainment

‘The Batman’ review: Robert Pattinson is vengeance. But there’s something in the way.

The Kurt Cobainification of Batman clicks with Pattinson's broody vibes in Matt Reeves' Gotham.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Yankees

Derek Jeter quits Marlins | Yankees legend explains shocking move

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter is ending his five-year run as the CEO of the Miami Marlins.

By Brendan Kuty | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

What they’re saying about Derek Jeter’s shocking (and ‘odd’) decision to leave the Marlins

Former New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter announced Monday he is leaving the Miami Marlins.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

NFL schedule 2022: Giants, Jets, Eagles possibly in line for international games

The NFL announced Monday that the Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play international games during the 2022 season.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Santucci, Patricia Anne

Lived many years in Rockaway before retiring to Toms River Patricia Anne Santucci passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at her home .....

Strand, Dorothy

Florham Park centenarian Dorothy Pryzby Strand, 102, of Florham Park, NJ, died peacefully at home on February 24, 2022. She was pre-deceased by her .....

Sullivan, Karol Olivia

Shared her passion for art, found the most joy with grandchildren Karol Olivia Sullivan, 81, of Essex Fells, N.J. - wife, mother, grandmother and .....

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