Top NJ news stories for Friday

Here are the top New Jersey news stories for *day*

⬛ Why does the ground keep shaking in South Jersey?
For the second time in a month, the ground moved and houses shook in South Jersey

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⬛ Where's my money? Answers about NJ's ANCHOR rebate
Questions and answers about New Jersey's ANCHOR property tax rebate for homeowners and renters

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⬛ Parents reveal their top concerns about their children
No. 1 isn't drugs, gun violence, pregnancy, or getting in trouble with the law.

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⬛ A new report finds autism cases in NJ are shooting higher
NJ researchers say many things could be fueling the surge including environmental factors, and more study is needed

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⬛ 2 brutal beating deaths of NJ seniors in separate nursing homes
Herman Walker, 91, died two weeks after being assaulted by a roommate at a Westfield facility. Clara Sutkowski, also 91, died three days after being struck by a fellow resident at a South Plainfield facility.

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New Jersey's First News with Eric Scott is the winner of the prestigious National Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast.

Eric Scott is the senior political director and anchor for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at eric.scott@townsquaremedia.com

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