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April 25, 2025

Right Now in New Jersey: A.M. Edition

Politics

Gov. Murphy approached to be a candidate for Rutgers president job, sources say

Gov. Phil Murphy was asked to put his name in the mix to lead the state university after the departure of Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. weather: Increased fire risk on dry Friday before needed rain falls Saturday

Rain on Saturday should boost efforts to contain the huge 15,250 acre wildfire burning in Ocean County

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. attorney general fumes after Trump cuts law enforcement money. ‘I damn well want to be called.’

The sudden cuts by the Trump administration affect New Jersey programs that prevent hate crimes and violence, state officials said.

By Jelani Gibson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Today’s audio update: 19-year-old charged with arson, Rumors Gov. Murphy could be next Rutgers president, and smelly customers at a beloved bakery

NJ.com's morning audio update brings you the latest news from around the state in a quick audio summary.

By NJ.com Staff

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Entertainment

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A Jersey’s Best Podcast’s bonus episode is here, and we’re ranking Six Flags roller coasters! Strap in.

Hey Siri, play "Rollercoaster" by Blink-182

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Entertainment

Popular music group responds to call for their visas to get revoked after ‘free Palestine’ comments

They have noted to have received support and death threats for their Coachella statements.

By Murjani Rawls | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Food And Dining

Smelly customers stay out! N.J. bakery urges some patrons to use drive-thru.

The suggestion is due to the health issues of some of their staff.

By Lauren Musni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

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After losing dad to cancer, Yankees’ Tim Hill beat it, then chose not to play God with son’s fate

By Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Round 2 NFL Mock Draft: Surprise AFC team ends Shedeur Sanders’ slide after Browns pass on him twice

By Cayden Steele | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Rutgers football: 5 things to watch for during 2025 spring game

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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