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April 7, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Coronavirus

N.J. reports 1,710 COVID cases, 11 deaths. Positive tests rise as stealth omicron spreads.

New Jersey's seven-day average for confirmed cases was 1,203 on Thursday, up 39% from a week ago and up 28% from a month ago

By Deion Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Politics

Both N.J. House Republicans voted against pro-NATO resolution. Here’s why.

One-third of House Republicans opposed a pro-NATO resolution in the midst of the Ukraine War.

By Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Wawa makes pizza now. Brilliant or blasphemous? Here’s our review.

Hoagies, pretzels... pizza?

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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News

N.J. runner plans epic 2-day, 188-mile trek from High Point to Cape May

Ray Pinning is attempting to run the entire length of New Jersey to raise money for Dylan’s Wings of Change, a nonprofit service organization for children and teenagers

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Will Smith reportedly fears being ‘fully canceled’ after Chris Rock slap

Will Smith is experiencing backlash following the Chris Rock slap at the 94th Academy Awards broadcasted around the world.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Hudson

Union City actor marks one personal milestone with appearance in ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’

“Union City was so diverse and I was able to to meet people from so many different walks of life, it gave me a little bit more of an empathy factor toward playing that type of character,” Cabrera said.

By David Menzies | The Jersey Journal

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The Star Ledger

A glance at N.J. entertainment this weekend (April 8-10)

Here's a sample of events scheduled to take place this weekend

By Patrick O'Shea | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Salem

Warrant issued for N.J. pro boxer after he misses court date in fatal crash case

Robert “Bobby” Gunn was scheduled to appear in court for a pre-trial conference on Thursday.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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Seton Hall

Tyrese Samuel to return to Seton Hall for senior season

Tyrese Samuel, the 6-foot-10 Montreal native, will return to Seton Hall for his senior season.

By Adam Zagoria | For NJ Advance Media

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Rutgers football recruiting update: 2 linemen and recent visitors high on Greg Schiano and the Scarlet Knights

Rutgers has focused most of its recruiting efforts on the offensive line over the last year, but defensive linemen are just as crucial to Big Ten success.

By Todderick Hunt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Arace , Dr. Richard

Accomplished psychologist, helped people in crisis over the course of many years; loved, respected by so many. Dr. Richard Arace, 81, of Roseland, New .....

Atkins, Alyce

A Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Alyce Atkins .....

Averso, Frank J.

Loving father and grandfather, of Little Falls Frank J. Averso, 80, of Little Falls, N.J., passed away on April 2, 2022. Visitation will be .....

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