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April 14, 2023

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Time to disband N.J. commission regulating weed? One state senator, sick of complaints, thinks so.

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission was created two years ago and recreational sales began a year ago

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Jelani Gibson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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College families: Don’t get confused over new tax deductions for NJBEST, tuition costs

Language about the deduction will be clarified on the 529 plan's website.

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

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Education

N.J. college will hand out final 3 honorary degrees before merging with Montclair State

A nationally-known journalist and two lawmakers will receive honorary doctorates during the commencement ceremony next month.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Essex

N.J. couples married 50 years or more to be celebrated in Golden Anniversary Mass

"These couples deserve to be recognized — they are a great testament to marriage,” said an official in the Archdiocese of Newark, which will be hosting more than 100 couples, including some marking 70 years since their wedding day.

By Brianna Kudisch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Food And Dining

One of Philly’s best cheesesteaks is actually in N.J., national website says

Tell us something we don't know!

By Lauren Musni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Why is Kelly McCreary leaving Grey’s Anatomy?

Kelly McCreary is leaving her character Maggie Pierce on Grey's Anatomy after nine seasons to pursue other opportunities.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

‘Camelot’ Broadway review: Sorkin’s modern take still feels dusty

Aaron Sorkin's revised script of the Lerner and Loewe musical isn't enough to bring this show to life

By Christopher Kelly | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Yankees

Ex-Yankees lefty is eating up innings and ‘stablizing’ new team’s rotation

A former Yankees pitcher is off to a great start at his new home.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Mets among favorites to land Shohei Ohtani | Will slugging pitcher go to New York?

Los Angeles Angels ace Shohei Ohtani is set to hit free agency after the 2023 season.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Yankees allow Paul O’Neill to return to YES booth, but did he get vaccinated?

Yankees great Paul O’Neill is back inside the YES Network booth after last season's standoff.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Bauer, Robert Marten

Navy Veteran, heavy construction operator, grandfather of five Robert Marten Bauer, age 86, of Clinton Twp., NJ passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 .....

Bell, Deloris Mae

Celebration of life is on Monday Deloris Mae Bell 87 of Rahway, NJ departed this life on April 9,2023. A celebration of her life .....

Bowbliss, William

William Bowbliss, 71, of Ocean Gate, formerly of Linden, entered into eternal rest suddenly on April 10th surrounded by his loving family. Relatives and .....

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