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Schools

Pernetti is Out at Rutgers

The Athletic Director has lost his job in the wake of the Mike Rice scandal, reports say

Sports

Poll: Was Rutgers Right to Fire Abusive Coach?

Athletic Director Tim Pernetti has confirmed that Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice, who yelled abusive and profane language and shoved and kicked players, has lost his job

News

NJ Transit Preparations for Hurricane Sandy Currently Underway

Spokesman John Durso said the company is closely monitoring the storm and will provide updates to bus and train schedules via njtransit.com or twitter.com/NJ_transit.

Police & Fire, Business, Local Connections

New Campaign Enlists Help of Diners to Remind Motorists to "Move Over"

A new informational campaign will use diner place mats to remind drivers to move over or slow down when they see emergency responders stopped on the side of NJ roadways.

Police & Fire

UPDATE: Galloway Man Found Guilty of Murder After Throwing Daughter Off Bridge

Shamsiddin Abdur-Raheem has been found guilty following nearly a week of jury deliberations.

Government, Schools

'No Child Left Behind' Waiver granted for NJ

On Thursday, President Obama announced that 10 states, including NJ, would be granted waivers for the No Child Left Behind Act, which mandates rigorous standardized testing for public school students.

Curriculum Guide: Learning from the Challenges of Our Times.

Schools

Teaching Our Children About 9/11

A new curriculum guide written by volunteer educators and people affected by Sept. 11 aims to teach students about terrorism, bullying, war and hatred in a constructive and sensitive way.

Arts

Museums Open Their Doors to Military Families This Summer

"Blue Star" designated spots include Ocean County Historical Society, Tuckerton Seaport

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