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June 22, 2022

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N.J. high school may ban students from walking at graduation after ‘stupid’ senior prank

About 18 students moved desks into the hallway as a prank two nights before graduation, officials said.

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

News

Subscriber Exclusive

Newark drops ban on program that brought 1,200 homeless people from NYC, paid their rent for a year

The City Council and Mayor Ras Baraka rescinded the ban after a federal judge sided with lawyers for homeless New Yorkers

By Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

Huge forest fire still 95% contained as smoke drifts toward South Jersey towns

The blaze, believed to have been caused by an illegal campfire, has consumed 13,500 acres in Wharton State Forest.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

See photos of hundreds of students from 12 N.J. high school graduations

Dozens of high school graduations are happening this week.

By Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Live Entertainment

Lionel Richie tour 2022: How to buy last-minute tickets, schedule, dates

The "All Night Long" singer is midway through his ongoing nationwide 2022 tour

By Matt Levy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Subscriber Exclusive

Summer Sounds is back on the Hudson with Grammy-winning C-4 Trio

Summer Concerts on the Hudson returns for 2022 at Lincoln Harbor Park on the Weehawken waterfront on Wednesday, June 29.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

Hudson

One last hurrah before VOICES Festival concludes this Friday with Slovakian dancer

JCTC's VOICES Festival concludes on Friday, June 24, with "Body as a Weapon" by Sandra Kramerova, of Slovakia, at 7:30 p.m. at JCTC Studios.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Yankees

Injured Yankees pitcher begins rehab assignment with Single-A Tampa

The New York Yankees (50-18) have a 12-game lead over the Toronto Blue Jays (38-30) in the American League East.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees

Yankees’ Aroldis Chapman reacts to Clay Holmes as closer (VIDEO)

Yankees lefty Aroldis Chapman doesn't seem to have a problem with Clay Holmes taking over his job.

By Brendan Kuty | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Pro And College Sports

What time are the Stanley Cup Finals tonight? TV, streaming schedule for Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Game 4

The Colorado Avalanche, led by Nathan MacKinnon, face the Tampa Bay Lightning, led by Nikita Kucherov, in Game 4 of the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday June 22, 2022 (6/22/22) at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

By Ryan Novozinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Alfano, Dr. Emanuele A. "Manny"

Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, 86 Dr. Emanuele A. "Manny" Alfano, 86, of Bloomfield, NJ, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022. For complete .....

Baer, Bernice

Mother & grandmother, 'avid traveler', formerly of Westfield, 93 Bernice Baer (nee Meiselman)of New Hope, PA, formerly of Westfield, NJ, passed away peacefully on .....

Baker, Teresa Mary

Teresa Mary Baker, age 69, born March 16, 1953, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Maplewood, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. She .....

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