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March 1, 2022

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86 N.J. cops fired, nearly 400 received ‘major discipline’ last year, report shows

New Jersey is now reporting major misconduct by police, but some details are scarce.

By S.P. Sullivan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Lottery

Powerball ticket worth $1M sold at Wawa in N.J.

The lucky Powerball ticket was sold in Cape May County, lottery officials said.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

New driving law quietly debuts Tuesday. Here are the new passing rules for N.J. drivers.

The new state law about safely passing bikes and pedestrians debuts Tuesday.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Bergen

Kidnapper fatally shot by FBI in N.J. home demanded $500K over drug debt, authorities say

The dead man, whose name still has not been released, was killed June 16, 2021, by agents who stormed an apartment on Lakeview Avenue in Leonia.

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

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Maksim Chmerkovskiy leaving Ukraine on train to Poland after he was arrested

'The reality is I just want to go home at this point,' the celebrity dancer says.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Wordle today, March 1: Hints, answer, words with RU (3/1/22)

Looking for a hint on how to solve today’s Wordle puzzle? Look no further.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Mercer

Audience asked to help program series of outdoor summer concerts

Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series plans return, seeks public input

By Community Bulletin

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Sports

Giants

Panthers’ David Tepper, billionaire with N.J. roots, hires a Jersey boy as radio play-by-play announcer

David Tepper, the former Goldman Sachs trader who founded Appaloosa, a hedge fund with its headquarters in Short Hills, N.J., owns the Carolina Panthers. He's worth almost $16 billion.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

MLB lockout update today: Latest news as owners, players face 5 p.m. deadline | Minute-by-minute developments

MLB owners and players face a 5 p.m. ET deadline Tuesday to hammer out a new collective bargaining agreement. Otherwise, regular-season games will start to be wiped off the schedule. Opening Day is slated for Thursday, March 31.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eagles

NFL rumors: Eagles to hold joint training camp practices with AFC North team

The Philadelphia Eagles will head to Ohio take part in joint practices during training camp.

By Chris Franklin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Acquavella, Barbara "Bobbi"

Barbara "Bobbi" Acquavella, 85, of Whiting, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Barbara was born in East Orange, NJ, and raised in .....

Diehl, Dawn Marie

Dawn Marie Diehl, 58, of Glen Lyon, a loving mother, wife, and woman of faith passed away suddenly on February 17, 2022. Dawn was .....

Hagel, Concetta C. (Iannaccone)

Concetta C. Hagel (nee Iannaccone), 89, a lifelong resident of Newark, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022. There will be no visitation. Mass is .....

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