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http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/possible_ballot_question_shoul.html www.nj.com 1 TWEETS
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NJ's Front Bottoms, with sophomore album, are heading for the top | NJ.com www.nj.com 2 TWEETS
The first time the Front Bottoms played Maxwell’s, only a few people showed up. The next time, the Bergen County duo of Brian Sella and Matt Uychich found themselves showcasing for Glenn Morrow, the owner of Bar/None Records, in front of a noisy
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Poll: Do you blame President Obama for recent administration controversies? | NJ.com www.nj.com 1 TWEETS
Do you blame President Obama for recent administration controversies? What scandals? At least when it comes to his approval rating, U.S. President Barack Obama’s numbers haven’t taken a dip from the Internal Revenue Service, Associated
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Hundreds of N.J. towns to crack down on drivers not wearing seat belts | NJ.com www.nj.com 35 TWEETS
Officers handed out 29,307 seat belt citations last year
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Jersey City mayor-elect offers firm support for gun control | NJ.com www.nj.com 29 TWEETS
On the campaign trail, Mayor Jerramiah Healy often touted his stance against gunts, but Mayor-elect Steve Fulop has rarely discussed the issue at length.
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Hitchhiking cybercelebrity arrested following tip from Starbucks employee | NJ.com www.nj.com 16 TWEETS
Authorities now await extradition proceedings to wrap up before the self-described “home-free” itinerant is returned to Union County
Winning $190 million Mega Millions ticket sold at Monmouth County mart | NJ.com www.nj.com 20 TWEETS
The New Jersey lottery said they had not yet been contacted by the ticket-holder.
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Rutgers graduates largest class in its history; Degrees conferred on 14,000 in the rain | NJ.com www.nj.com 73 TWEETS
The steady rain helped keep many graduates from attending the colorful ceremony at High Point Solutions Stadium on the Piscataway campus.
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Anti-gun flash mob leaves its mark on Newark park | NJ.com www.nj.com 35 TWEETS
Despite rain, dozens of ArtAmmo volunteers lay down for chalk outlines to call for gun control
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Volunteers searching for recovering pit bull puppy used as bait for fight dogs | NJ.com www.nj.com 24 TWEETS
Misty, a pit bull terrier, who barely survived being used as bait to train fighting dogs was left on a street corner in Brooklyn earlier this month
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Murdered 12-year-old is latest victim in spasm of gun violence in Jersey City | NJ.com www.nj.com 58 TWEETS
An explosion of gun violence has rocked Jersey City over the past week or so, seeming to culminate Friday night with the killing of a 12-year-old who was bouncing a basketball with his dad. The victims of this gun play, which has so far left several peopl
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Many Hurricane Sandy insurance claims closed without payment, data shows | NJ.com www.nj.com 60 TWEETS
Six months out from the Oct. 29 storm, the industry’s closure rate looks impressive: 95 percent of New Jersey’s Sandy claims had been closed. But a Star-Ledger review of state data shows that nearly one out of every four closed claims
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Tour of Somerville Cycling Series speeds up on May 25 | NJ.com www.nj.com 1 TWEETS
The Tour of Somerville Cycling Series, presented by Middle Earth, offers fun and excitement for the entire family. While spectators can see cyclists reach speeds of up to 40mph through the streets of Somerset County, they will also be able to enjoy a wide
Yankees' Joba Chamberlain to make rehab appearance | NJ.com www.nj.com 1 TWEETS
Manager Joe Girardi indicated Chamberlain would likely have two appearances first.
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Jersey artists leave their mark on New York City Tattoo Convention | NJ.com www.nj.com 11 TWEETS
Local inkers talk trends and trade in Manhattan
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Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory in Plainsboro receives top honors from DEP | NJ.com www.nj.com 1 TWEETS
The DEP program honors businesses that go “above and beyond regulatory requirements” to protect and enhance the state’s environment, the agency said.
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Goat causes accident and brings traffic to halt on Pulaski Skyway: video | NJ.com www.nj.com 1 TWEETS
A rebellious goat caused a car accident and traffic jumble this morning on the Pulaski Skyway, Jersey City Police Capt. Edgar Martinez said. A four-car accident at around 7 a.m. put traffic in the northbound lane at a total standstill and the go
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Priest's return to ministry after sex-abuse confession draws new scrutiny, criticism | NJ.com www.nj.com 1 TWEETS
The decision to return the Rev. Michael Fugee to ministry several years ago has come under new assault in the wake of revelations he violated a ban on ministry to children
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