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May 9, 2025

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NJ Transit, union head to Washington to negotiate ahead of possible strike

National mediators call NJ Transit, Locomotive engineer union to Washington D.C. to avert a rail strike.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Education

N.J. colleges attract star-studded lineup of commencement speakers. See the list.

An Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast and a Golden Globe-winning actor are among this year's graduation speakers.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Subscriber Exclusive

3 teens started fire that caused $521K in damage to playground, cops say

The three teens are charged with aggravated arson, criminal mischief, burglary, hindering and conspiracy.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Gloucester County

N.J. boy, 10, fatally shot in the head ID’d as community raises money for family

The child was alone in his home when the shooting occurred, a law enforcement source said.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Rock legends should retire, says punk icon whose own band won’t take him back

He also spoke about his prior band continuing without him.

By Murjani Rawls | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Hallmark Channel actor dies ‘suddenly’ at 53

A 'When Calls the Heart' actor has died, and the show's production manager reacted to the news

By Sara Donnellan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Kendrick Lamar and SZA N.J. concert review: A triumph of shared history

SZA became the first New Jersey woman to co-headline the state's largest venue

By Murjani Rawls | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Sports Betting

NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds: Should you bet Abdul Carter over Travis Hunter?

NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds are out and our expert tells you how to wager on an intriguing battle between Giants' LB Abdul Carter and Jags' star Travis Hunter.

By Pete Truszkowski | Advance Local

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Pro And College Sports

FOCO just dropped a limited-edition Mets’ Francisco Lindor Sports Illustrated cover bobblehead — get yours before it sells out

This FOCO design is a limited edition run of just 100 and is now available for preorder with a limit of two per person.

By Joey Chandler | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

What channel is New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs game today (5/9/25)? | FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel

The New York Mets face the Chicago Cubs in an MLB game on Friday, May 9, 2025 (5/9/25) at Citi Field in Queens, New York.

By Cayden Steele | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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