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December 14, 2023

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Weather

N.J. weather: Strong coastal storm threat increases. Latest rain, wind, flooding forecast.

The storm starting on Sunday in New Jersey could include heavy rain, flooding and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

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N.J. creator of ‘Mutts’ comic strip on why he unchained Guard Dog after nearly 30 years

'I always knew I was going to free him,' says cartoonist Patrick McDonnell.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Lottery

Powerball ticket worth $1M sold in N.J. as jackpot jumps to $535M

New Jersey lottery officials will reveal where the lucky Powerball ticket was sold later Thursday.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Passaic

N.J. bank employee stole over $100K from dead customer’s account, feds say

Jorge Nova, 35, of Passaic, withdrew Social Security direct deposits that kept arriving after a customer died, authorities said.

By Matthew Enuco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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The 11 N.J. holiday pop-up bars you need to visit this Christmas season

Santa came! With cocktails!

By Stephanie Rizzolo | For NJ Advance Media

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Thank you, ‘Mutts,’ for raising awareness of animal cruelty | Jersey Journal editorial

The strip’s unusually serious storyline gives us the opportunity to remind readers that keeping a dog chained for long periods and in extreme weather conditions is not only cruel, it’s illegal – at least in New Jersey.

By Jersey Journal Editorial

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Tv News

‘The Crown’ Season 6 cast: Will Part 2 show Meghan Markle?

"The Crown" Season 6, Part 2 will primarily focus on the storylines of Princess Diana’s children — Prince William and Prince Harry, as well as the introduction to Kate Middleton and then-Prince Charles’ wedding to Camilla. The show will not, however, focus on current-day events.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Mets add brother of Golden State Warriors All-Star

By Manuel Gómez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Freaking out: Incensed Giannis Antetokounmpo tried to enter Pacers locker room for missing game ball

By Adam Zagoria | For NJ Advance Media

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Here are some familiar names available in college football’s transfer portal

By Todderick Hunt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Brauchli, Ruth F.

Honored World War II veteran was great-grandmother of eight Ruth F. Brauchli, age 102, of Springfield died peacefully Sunday, December 10, 2023 at home .....

Caggiano Jr., Dr. Anthony P.

Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mountainside Hospital Dr. Anthony P. Caggiano, Jr., 84 of Woodland Park, formerly of Montclair, passed away on December .....

Cantalupo, Jack

Beloved father, husband, and lifelong teacher, Jack Cantalupo, passed away peacefully at 93. Newark-born and New Brunswick-raised, Jack pitched a shutout for N.B.H.S. and...

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