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March 24, 2023

Right Now in New Jersey: A.M. Edition

Education

Pre-K school aid to increase $89M. See if your N.J. school is on the list.

A total of 241 New Jersey districts are set to receive state funding for their pre-K programs next year, though 41 will see less money than last year.

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Bergen

Woman, 29, dies days after fentanyl overdose at N.J. mall with 4 coworkers

Michelle Kerry Edoo, 29, of Bergenfield, was one of five coworkers found unconscious at Shops at Riverside mall in Hackensack on March 15.

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

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N.J.’s 35 best cheesesteaks, ranked, for National Cheesesteak Day 2023

Drippy, goopy, glorious. Here's your ultimate statewide New Jersey cheesesteak guide

By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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2 students had gun at N.J. high school, cops say

Both teens were arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and related offenses, officials said.

By Nicolas Fernandes | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Hudson

Hoboken Museum continues programs on Hoboken fires with Bill Bayer and more

The Hoboken Historical Museum will be joined by photojournalist Bill Bayer for their fourth in their series of six exhibit events on the Hoboken fires, “Shooting the Fires,” on Sunday, March 26.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Entertainment

Pat Sajak puts ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant in a headlock after dominating win

The professional wrestler played a perfect game and won $75,800 on the show

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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These 11 historic movie theaters connect N.J. to Hollywood history

Film history goes back a long way in the Garden State, all the way back to the first movie ever made.

By Karim Shamsi-Basha | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Jahvon Quinerly leading Alabama back to Sweet 16 following long road from FBI probe and ACL injury

By Kevin Armstrong | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Giants hinging a lot of hope on last year’s draft class | Here’s how they rank in terms of importance

By Bob Brookover | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Ravens’ Lamar Jackson calls NFL liars after memo goes to every team

By Kevin Manahan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Conforti, The Honorable Nicholas Peter

The Honorable Nicholas Peter Conforti, 79, of Sparta, NJ, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 17, 2023 in Naples, Florida. Funeral arrangements are entrusted .....

DeLorenzo, John Thomas

Beloved father, son, devoted partner, and uncle, 61 John Thomas DeLorenzo, 61, was born to eternal life on March 16, 2023. John passed away .....

Furst , Caroline

Loving wife, beloved mother and grandmother, 86 09/27/1936 - 03/13/2023 - Our beloved mother, Caroline Furst, 86, passed away on March 13, 2023 in .....

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