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April 20, 2022

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Education

N.J. spent $5M on standardized tests. Some were given to the wrong students, sources say.

The Start Strong standardized exams tested some students on material they had not yet learned.

By Tina Kelley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Education

Styrofoam ban in N.J. schools is going to be a hardship when plastic bag ban starts, officials say

The plastic bag ban, which goes into effect May 4, also prohibits schools and other institutional cafeterias from using Styrofoam products.

By Brianna Kudisch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. restaurant goes viral for berating, threatening customer over delivery dispute

The customer is now discussing legal action.

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Somerset

Woman reports naked intruder grabbed her in shower, police seek tips from public

The woman told investigators the unknown attacker grabbed her from behind as she was taking a shower Thursday night at her home before he fled, according to authorities.

By Noah Cohen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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The 11 best places to get high in N.J., for National 420 Day 2022

It's a high holy day, emphasis on high.

By NJ.com Staff

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Entertainment

Ads coming to Netflix? Streaming service considers new option after losing subscribers.

The moves risk alienating customers to the point they cancel.

By The Associated Press

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Entertainment

Ezra Miller arrested again in Hawaii for allegedly throwing chair at woman

Miller was previously arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and harassment.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Here’s what inspired Rutgers’ Cliff Omoruyi to organize shoe drive for his native Nigeria

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Mets’ Max Scherzer dominates: Are you paying attention, Gerrit Cole? | Klapisch

By Bob Klapisch | For NJ Advance Media

MLB rumors: Yankees re-sign MLB veteran slugger

By Brendan Kuty | 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, .....

Byrd, Joseph Ellis

Joseph Ellis Byrd of Hillside, born November 15, 1941 passed away on April 10, 2022. Retired Newark Housing Authority Chief Housing Inspector. A celebration .....

Caputo, Lucille Marie

Dearest wife, mother & grandmother, of Montclair Lucille Marie Caputo (nee Gautieri), 69, lifelong Montclair resident, passed away on Monday April 18th, 2022. A .....

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