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December 28, 2021

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Education

In-school COVID cases rise before winter break. See which counties are hit the hardest.

COVID cases in school have risen sharply since Thanksgiving.

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

CDC recommends cutting COVID isolation time in half, changes quarantine guidance

Early research suggests omicron may cause milder illnesses than earlier versions of the coronavirus.

By The Associated Press

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Essex

Off-duty N.J. police officer shot stopping convenience store robbery, investigators say

The officer was grazed by a bullet in Essex County, authorities said.

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Former N.J. nursing home owner where 17 bodies were found faces arrest in $3.6M fraud case in Arkansas

Joseph Schwartz operated Skyline Health Care, a failed multi-state nursing home chain that operated out of a second-floor office above a Wood-Ridge pizza parlor.

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

The best places to watch New Year’s Eve 2021 fireworks in N.J.

Here is a roundup of the best places in New Jersey to watch fireworks on New Year's Eve 2021.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Hudson

Nazziola brothers’ Grammy nominations begin with Jersey City roots of Rockin’ Jesters

Nazziolas' parents, Tommy “Ellsworth” Nazziola and wife Patrina Nazziola, were both city natives, and what they took with them, after four robberies at their Clendenny Avenue home, included Tom Sr’s love for music and a longtime musical career that had been honed in the city itself,

By David Menzies | The Jersey Journal

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New Jersey’s 21 best restaurants of 2021, ranked

Pete Genovese and Jeremy Schneider ate their way around New Jersey this year. Here are their 21 favorite restaurants

By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Sports

Why Eagles’ Nick Sirianni doesn’t think Jalen Hurts played THAT bad vs. Giants

By Chris Franklin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

NFL rumors: How long will Jimmy Garoppolo be out with thumb injury?

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

NFL rumors: How Dolphins made NFL history in win over Saints

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Barry, John T.

Nutley Police Detective and Decorated Vietnam War Veteran John T. Barry, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2021, at his home in .....

Deryce, Fabrice

Fabrice Deryce , 34, of Scotch Plains, NJ departed this life on December 19, 2021. A private celebration of his life will be held .....

Edwards, Eleanor

Danced with Prudential Insurance Co. traveling show, entertaining WWII service men; 'music and dance were a very big part of her life' Eleanor Edwards .....

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