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April 20, 2023

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

New Jersey Marijuana

N.J. legal weed launched a year ago, but few new shops are opening. Here’s why.

Soaring construction costs, limited real estate and local bureacracy have kept the market relatively small

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Union

Mom, daughter found dead in N.J. home

The woman and her daughter were killed during a domestic dispute in Roselle and a person has been arrested out of state, according to a news report.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Middlesex

Special education teacher threw child under desk, forced him to wear shirt over face, cops say

Christine Paduch, who teaches at Madison Park Elementary School in Old Bridge, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child.

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

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Ex-UFC fighter charged in theft of $200K worth of jewelry from N.J. home, police say

Former UFC fighter Karl Roberson was charged in connection with the theft of $200,000 in jewelry from a Howell Township house, police said.

By Vashti Harris | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Opinion

Music festival has to deliver for Atlantic City | Editorial

The planned "Bamboozle" festival next month is apparently having some difficulties. Now is the time to right the ship.

By South Jersey Times Editorial Board

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18 N.J. arts/entertainment events to check out this weekend and beyond (April 21-27)

Here's a small sample of upcoming music, theater, dance, comedy and other happenings.

By Patrick O'Shea | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Food And Dining

New N.J. Italian restaurant offers unreal pasta and indoor bocce ball | Review

You won't find chicken parm here, but you will some unbelievable bucatini with a modern twist

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Sports

Rutgers Football

Edward ‘Barry’ Schiano, father of Rutgers football coach Greg Schiano, dies

Edward "Barry" Schiano, father of Rutgers football coach Greg Schiano, died this week.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Ex-Yankees pitcher getting rocked with his new team (the hated Red Sox)

The Boston Red Sox lost to the Minnesota Twins, 10-4, on Wednesday at Fenway Park.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Joey Gallo has found a way to win back Yankees fans

Joey Gallo returned to the Minnesota Twins lineup Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Carroll, Marjorie

Dedicated staff member of JFK Hospital, aunt and great-aunt, 71 Marjorie Carroll, 71, of Iselin passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at St. .....

Cugini, Genevieve

Beloved mother and grandmother, 97 Genevieve Cugini, 97, passed away on April 11, 2023 surrounded by her devoted family. She is survived by her .....

Gagliano, Maria

Business owner, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother Maria Gagliano (nee Martorana), 97, of Bloomfield, passed away on April 17th, 2023 in her home surrounded by...

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