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March 23, 2021

Right Now in New Jersey: A.M. Edition

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These N.J. residents have been waiting a year for unemployment benefits

There remains an unknown number of people who say they are still looking for answers.

By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. man shot, critically wounded by federal officers in undercover investigation, authorities say

The shooting, which occurred during an investigation by the ATF and FBI, is under investigation by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at the direction of the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, officials said.

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

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Wife says N.J. man who died after tragic crash was a beloved father, soccer coach and contractor

Francesco Russo was a beloved contractor, soccer coach and father, his wife said.

By Brianna Kudisch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Education

2 N.J. high schools go remote after COVID outbreaks linked to parties

Parents refused to cooperate with contact tracers in one district.

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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After N.J. music booking agents’ business took a hit during COVID, they’re opening a retail music shop

The soft opening of Rock Art Revival in Frenchtown is happening on April 1.

By Caroline Fassett | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Happy National Puppy Day. Here are the most popular dog breeds in N.J.

People have lined up to adopt dogs during the pandemic.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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South Jersey Times

Wheaton arts center holds online Guatemalan sawdust carpet demo

Maya artist Ubaldo Sanchez to creates a work inspired by Popol Vuh

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Sports

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It’s déjà vu for Yankees’ Gary Sanchez at plate, and that’s not good | 3 observations

By Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

WFAN’s Craig Carton passes ESPN’s Michael Kay in afternoon drive-time ratings showdown

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

5 Giants thoughts on what HUGE Adoree’ Jackson, Kenny Golladay free agency deals say about Daniel Jones, 2021 expectations, more

By Zack Rosenblatt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Allen, Marie

Marie Allen Marie Allen of Union made her transition on March 12,2021. Born in Georgetown, Ga. to the late Geneva (Norris) and Ernest Smith. .....

Bauer, Ruby

Ruby Bauer Funeral service is on Wednesday Ruby Bauer, 99, of FL passed away on March 17, 2021. Visitation is Tuesday, March 23, from .....

Bezerra, João Xerfan "Johnny"

João 'Johnny' Xerfan Bezerra A loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother John Bezerra passed away on March 19, 2021 at St. Barnabas Medical Center .....

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