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March 4, 2022

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Gas prices hit $4 in N.J., now the highest since 2008

As some gas prices hit $4 in New Jersey, experts said it won't be long before the average price for a gallon hits that mark.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Trucker ‘freedom convoy’ to roll through N.J. this weekend. Here’s what to expect.

New Jerseys convoys say they are not encouraging highway shutdowns like the convoys in Canada.

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

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Coronavirus

N.J. reports 1,153 COVID cases, 17 deaths as state marks 2 years since first known case

New Jersey, a state of 9.2 million residents, has reported 32,999 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic two years ago.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Education

Deadline extended for N.J. kids to get extra help for special ed services lost during COVID

A new law gives families until 2023 to file a claim to make up for special education services skipped during school shutdowns.

By Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Live Entertainment

Phish tour 2022: How to buy tickets, best prices, dates, schedule

Phish has shows all over North America this summer, including three in Atlantic City and another two in Philadelphia.

By Matt Levy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Oh, Schnitz! New N.J. bistro is the Viennese knees: review

Charley, in Harrison, is a cool, delicious collaboration with a chef of a Michelin-star restaurant

By Stephanie Rizzolo | For NJ Advance Media

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Opinion

Weehawken jazz master Barry Harris leaves rich legacy | Appreciation

Barry Harris was an influencer before social media made that a gig.

By Jersey Journal Guest Columnist

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Sports

Seton Hall

Syracuse transfer Kadary Richmond playing critical role for Seton Hall heading into March Madness

With Bryce Aiken done for the season, Syracuse transfer Kadary Richmond is playing a critical role for Seton Hall down the stretch.

By Adam Zagoria | For NJ Advance Media

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Giants

Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux told an interesting story about ‘great’ Giants interview at NFL Combine: ‘They were giving me a hard time’

Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux interviewed with the New York Giants at the NFL Combine. He's a potential target in the first round.

By Zack Rosenblatt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rutgers Basketball

How Rutgers can finish with top-4 seed, double-bye in Big Ten Tournament

Rutgers' chances of earning a top-four finish in the Big Ten standings and a double-bye in next week's Big Ten Tournament are still alive entering the final game of the regular season.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Bassman Jr., Theodore John

Mr. Theodore J. Bassman, Jr. passed away Thursday, February 24th, 2022 in Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ. He was 77 years old. Born in .....

Berman, Sidney

Sidney Berman of Boulder Colorado, formerly of Short Hills, Maplewood, South Orange, Sarasota, FL and Pinehurst, NC passed away at The Summit Care Center .....

Betts, Audrey S.

Loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Teacher Audrey S. Betts, 90, of Nutley, passed away on February 24, 2022. Born in Hackensack, she .....

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