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February 15, 2023

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Majority of N.J. residents want plastic bag ban tweaked or overturned completely, poll says

“New Jersey’s ban is a lot more comprehensive — and has been a lot more effective — than similar bans in most states that have them," one expert said.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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20 Black-owned restaurants in N.J. you need to try in 2023

From soul food to international fare to plant-based options and more!

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Murphy leaves door open to state investigation into bullying after 14-year-old girl’s suicide

"We always look in the mirror after something like this,” Gov. Phil Murphy said at a public event in Newark.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. house once given to a freed slave now belongs to the community

Montclair's Howe House is a landmark to early African American life.

By Richard Cowen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Saxo says Super Bowl ‘bounce’ can pay off multi-million dollar ads for brands

New research by investment platform Saxo analyzing some of the Super Bowl’s most notorious advertisers have made billions on company value in week following the big game

By Sean Miller | For NJ Advance Media

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Jersey’s ‘Joker.’ First look at Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix in ‘Folie à Deux’ sequel.

Director Todd Phillips filmed the original Oscar-winning movie in New Jersey.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ actors to appear at free N.J. screening for season 3

The Hulu series about the Wu-Tang Clan filmed throughout New Jersey. This is the final season.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Jets are ‘perfect spot’ for Pro Bowl quarterback as sleeper candidate emerges

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Who is Yankees’ sleeper arm this spring? Here’s a scout’s take

By Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Ex-Yankees reliever is good free-agent fit for 3 contenders, MLB insider says

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Cowley, Catherine M.

Catherine M. Cowley, 81, of Belleville, NJ, died on February 12, 2023; she is survived by her beloved sister, Elizabeth Cowley. Born in Jersey .....

Ibsen Sr., Peter C.

Korean War Veteran, loving family man and business owner, 95 Father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Korean War Veteran, longtime athlete and former business owner Peter ...

Little, James Staats

Loving Husband, Lifelong Musician James Staats Little, 76, of Basking Ridge, NJ died on Wednesday, February 10, 2023, after a short illness. He passed .....

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