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New Jersey groups fight power plants and wait for environmental justice law

Residents of largely minority areas in New Jersey are fighting three proposed gas-fired power plants as they wait for the state’s environmental law _ signed with great fanfare nearly three years ago _ to take full effect

The Independent UK

Singer Christina Grimmie was shot to death. Now, her family supports others impacted by gun violence

Christina Grimmie was a 22-year-old rising star, having earned thousands of fans on ‘The Voice’ and YouTube, when a man killed her in 2016 after a concert. Clémence Michallon reports on her death and its aftermath

The Independent UK

Murphy says New Jersey will expand AP Black history classes

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is expanding Advanced Placement African American Studies courses from one school to 26 in New Jersey

The Independent UK

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Workers await as NJ lawmakers debate casino smoking ban

For years, some New Jersey lawmakers have introduced bills that would ban smoking in Atlantic City's casinos

The Independent UK

Yo La Tengo: This Stupid World review – a welcome handbrake turn

The New Jersey trio regain an edge of unpredictability while maintaining their warm sound on their 16th record

The Guardian - UK

Wild's losing streak comes to an end with 3-2 shootout victory over Devils

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Wild finally looked more like themselves, and they were rewarded for it.

Tribune News Service

Four students charged over beating of girl who died by suicide days later

Adriana Kuch, 14, died by suicide after being beaten and harassed by classmates at her New Jersey school, prosecutors say

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A kindergarten teacher was found buried in a shallow grave. Now her estranged husband is charged in her death

Cesar Santana, the estranged husband of slain kidergarten teacher Luz Hernandez, is awaiting extradition to New Jersey, Andrea Blanco reprots

The Independent UK

Autopsy revealed for New Jersey kindergarten teacher found dead in shallow grave

Cesar Santana, 36 and Leiner Miranda Lopez, 26, are facing charges of desecrating and concealing human remains

The Independent UK

Suspect arrested in death of New Jersey kindergarten teacher is father of her children

Thirty-six-year-old Cesar Santana was arrested in the death of Luz Hernandez, 33, whose body was found buried in a shallow grave on Tuesday

The Independent UK

A boon for sports fandom or a looming mental health crisis? 5 essential reads on the effects of legal sports betting

A lifelong sports fan, I grew up hearing tales of sports figures felled by gambling scandals – baseball stars “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and Pete Rose, the 1978-79 Boston College basketball team and NBA referee Tim Donaghy.

The Conversation

Yo La Tengo: This Stupid World album review – 40 years on they’re still making marvellous things happen

It’s the New Jersey trio’s 17th album and they’ve been pushing at their familiar style, finding cracks in the bedrock of their sound

Evening Standard

Data from New Jersey is a warning sign for young sports bettors

When the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs take the field for Super Bowl LVII, a record-breaking 50 million bettors are expected to have US$16 billion of their own skin in the game, according to the American Gaming Association.

The Conversation

Mum found dead in shallow grave after police find blood splatters at her home

Luz Hernandez, a teacher and mum-of-three, was found buried in a shallow grave in Kearny, a semi-desolate industrial area in New Jersey, US, after police went to her home for a welfare check

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The Guardian - US

Just because I moved to New Jersey doesn’t mean I’m dead

Like Libby in Fleishman Is in Trouble, I never pictured myself here. But despite all the self-deprecating jokes, I’m happy

The Independent UK

A shadowy figure, gunshots and a dead politician: Who killed New Jersey councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour?

Eunice Dwumfour was shot more than a dozen times as she sat in her car outside her home on 1 February. Months later a suspect has finally been arrested and charged with the slaying. Graig Graziosi reports

Tribune News Service

Video shows someone fleeing scene where New Jersey council member was killed

Surveillance cameras near the townhouse of a slain New Jersey councilwoman captured a mysterious figure racing away from the scene of her murder.

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Governor Phil Murphy (D) issues one executive order from Jan. 31-Feb. 6

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) issued one executive order from Jan. 31-Feb. 6. As of Feb. 6, Murphy has issued one executive order in 2023—nine fewer than he did at this point a year ago.

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Murder, justice, and Jersey politics

Just days after the gruesome murder of N.J. councilwoman, Gov. Phil Murphy publicly speculates on her death

The Independent UK

NJ charges Paterson officer who shot, wounded fleeing person

New Jersey’s top law enforcement official has brought criminal charges against a Paterson Police officer he says shot a fleeing person in the back, wounding him severely

Tribune News Service

With egg prices soaring, cities welcome backyard chickens

For five years, a woman known as the Chicken Lady of South Jersey urged local officials in Haddon Township, New Jersey, to allow her and other residents to keep chickens in their backyards. She eventually won them over — but that was just the beginning.

WEKU

Yale honors the work of a 9-year-old Black girl whose neighbor reported her to police

Bobbi Wilson went on a mission to save New Jersey's trees, capturing spotted lanternflies. That frightened her neighbor, who called the cops. Now, her bug collection is part of a Yale museum.

The Independent UK

Cory Booker mum on police reform ‘conversations’ as Congressional Black Caucus meets with Biden to seek a deal

The New Jersey Democrat has led his conference in negotiations with Republicans

Tribune News Service

New Jersey councilwoman found fatally shot in crashed car near townhouse, police say

A New Jersey councilwoman was found fatally shot in a vehicle outside her home Wednesday night following what authorities believe was a planned attack.

The Independent UK

NJ councilwoman found shot to death outside of her home

Authorities say a New Jersey borough councilwoman was found shot to death in an SUV outside of her home

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