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April 19, 2023

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People in N.J. still breathe some of nation’s worst air. See how your county ranks.

People of color in the U.S. were 64% more likely than white people to live in a county with a failing grade, the report showed.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Weather

N.J. weather: Red flag warning issued for ‘very high’ fire risk for entire state

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is still battling a wildfire that broke out in Burlington County on Tuesday. The fire risk remains high on Wednesday.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eating disorders clinic expands at N.J. hospital after cases surged during pandemic

"The demand far outpaces our ability to provide services," said the director of one two inpatient eating disorders clinics in New Jersey.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eating ‘everything’ bagels led to false positive drug tests at 2 N.J. hospitals, new moms say

The mothers say they were drug tested without their knowledge before giving birth and hospital officials reported them to the state for having opiates in their blood, according to civil rights complaints.

By Nyah Marshall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Hudson

Thousands of runners from 28 countries will attempt to qualify for Olympics and Boston Marathon in Jersey City | A&E

The Jersey City Marathon/Half Marathon takes place at Newport in Jersey City on Sunday, April 23, starting at 7 a.m.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Hudson

Then and Now: See how these artists have improved their craft over time

Members of Pro Arts Jersey City have submitted their works to the last exhibit at Watchung Arts Center, Then and Now.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Food And Dining

Popular N.J. pizzeria closing after 50 years following death of owner

The owner passed last year, and the shop is closing down.

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Sports

Pro And College Sports

WFAN dominates ESPN once again, but that could soon change in key slot

The winter ratings were recently released, and WFAN continues to dominate ESPN.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eagles

Cowboys’ Dak Prescott on Eagles’ Jalen Hurts’ contract: ‘Not a fan of his team, but …’

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts signed a record contract extension on Tuesday.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Ex-Met Noah Syndergaard will finally face former team for the first time

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Noah Syndergaard will square off against Max Scherzer and the New York Mets.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Crafts, Kneece Susan

Our beloved sister, mother and grandmother, Susan Crafts Kneece passed away on March 5, 2023. She was 85 years old. We are heartbroken to .....

Davis, Helen

Loving mother and aunt; 'had the heart of a lioness', of Newark, 98 Helen Davis, 98, of Newark passed away on Thursday, April 13, .....

Elliott, Mary

ELLIOTT, Mary/ Seeking Family, Friends/ University Hospital in Newark, NJ, is seeking the family or friends of Mary Elliott, who deceased at our hospital .....

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