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April 19, 2022

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Most residents don’t know all the details about N.J.’s plastic bag ban, poll finds

Only 28% of residents know the ban also includes paper bags at grocery stores, the poll found.

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Lyrid meteor shower 2022 to peak after full April pink moon

The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to generate 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour during its peak period in April 2022 under ideal viewing conditions.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Atlantic

Mom, 3 kids reported missing a month ago, police say

They are believed to be in the Atlantic County area.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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Can I get fired for consuming weed in N.J.? Can I pass a drug test?

Adult legal weed sales begin on Thursday in New Jersey.

By Suzette Parmley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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Wu-Tang Clan, Nas announce 2 N.J. concerts: How to buy tickets, tour dates, schedule

The iconic hip hop group teams up with one of the most revered rappers in history for their 'NY State of Mind' tour

By Matt Levy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. misses 4/20 party by a day with recreational weed sales debut. That’s by design.

A day late and a dollar short? Not quite.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Suzette Parmley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Wordle today #304: Hints, clues, answer

Looking for a hint on how to solve today’s Wordle puzzle? Look no further.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

High School Sports

Hillsborough girls lacrosse star following in coach’s footsteps with Rutgers commitment

Grace Toth has committed to Rutgers for women's lacrosse.

By Brian Deakyne | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Yankees’ secret weapon Nestor Cortes sends a message to kids who ‘don’t believe’

The spunky Yankees left-hander has outperformed every expectation.

By Kevin Manahan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers FREE LIVE STREAM (4/19/22): Watch MLB online | Time, TV, channel

The New York Yankees face the Detroit Tigers in a regular season game on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 (4/15/22) at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.

By Ryan Novozinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Bessenoff, Mollie

'Loved her family deeply and always looked to help those in need' Mollie Bessenoff (nee Kaplan), 103, formerly of Brick, NJ, died on Thursday, .....

Broda, Randall Joseph "Randy"

Randall "Randy" Joseph Broda, of Delray Beach, Fl and Cairo, WV passed away at the age of 61 on Sunday, March 13th, 2022. Randy .....

Caufield, Brian Michael

Brian Michael Caufield, 60, of Montclair, NJ, formerly of Newark and West Caldwell, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, surrounded by his family. .....

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