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March 25, 2021

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Rutgers will require COVID vaccines for students. The university might be the first.

The university says it is one of first in America to mandate vaccination.

By Adam Clark | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Monmouth

Residents evacuated after explosion in Asbury Park. Smoke billowing from manholes.

Fire crews are working at the scene on Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park. Residents reported being evacuated from buildings.

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Kevin Shea | For NJ.com and Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Hudson

Bayonne woman filmed during racist tirade now charged with bias intimidation: police

An investigation into her behavior after the crash, which was posted in a 1 minute and 16 second video on Facebook, led to the fourth-degree bias charge.

By Ron Zeitlinger | The Jersey Journal

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Education

N.J. Catholic school was going to close in June. Now it may be making a comeback.

There is a plan to save Trenton Catholic Academy under a new name and management.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Giants

Legendary NFL, MLB, NBA broadcaster announces retirement after half a century calling games

Perhaps his greatest call was Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk's walk-off home run against the Cincinnati Reds in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Tv News

Disney Plus price increase: Last chance to save money before cost goes up this week

The popular streaming service is raising prices on Friday, March 26. Here's what you need to know about maximizing your savings before the price increase happens.

By Joseph Rejent | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Online Princeton forum delves into Black theatrical history

'A Past Becomes a Heritage: The Negro Units of the Federal Theatre Project' scheduled March 30

By Community Bulletin

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Sports

Devils

Devils sign prospect Aarne Talvitie out of Penn State | What it means

The New Jersey Devils signed 2017 sixth-round pick Aarne Talvitie to a two-year entry level contract on Thursday.

By Chris Ryan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

MLB rumors: Yankees expected to let Jay Bruce walk, keep Mike Tauchman

A person with knowledge of the New York Yankees decision-making expects that the team will let Jay Bruce go rather than trade outfielder Mike Tauchman.

By Brendan Kuty | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eagles

‘I’m not just some old guy’: Why N.J.’s Joe Flacco wants to compete with Eagles’ Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia Eagles signed Audubon native Joe Flacco to a one-year contract earlier this week.

By Mike Kaye | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Amberg, Jane Wallace

Jane Wallace Amberg Bridgewater resident, 'happiest by the sea' Jane Wallace Amberg of Bridgewater NJ, passed away on March 23, 2021, after a long .....

Atily-McKoy, Nannie

Nannie Atily-McKoy Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, 83 Nannie Atily-McKoy of East Orange, born on Dec. 28, 1937, died on March 16, 2021. Due to .....

Brunnquell, Charles G.

Charles G. Brunnquell Navy Reservist, retired Newark teacher, beloved brother & uncle Charles G. Brunnquell, 84, passed March 19, 2021. He graduated Rutgers U. .....

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