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Web developer of and interests in politics, history, tech, New Jersey, from on-and-off lawyer, writer, academic

[Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy]

It has been an extraordinary run.

As I leave the State House for the last time as Governor, I am proud to say we are leaving our children a state that is  better than we found it. A New Jersey that is stronger, fairer, and more responsible.

To each and every New Jerseyan: It has been the highest honor of my life to serve as your Governor. Thank you for joining me on this journey.

Never forget: We’re from Jersey, baby!!

[Fascinating @fasc1nate]

In parts of the medieval Holy Roman Empire, husbands and wives could have a legal fight, called a marital duel, to solve their arguments.

Interestingly, the husband had to fight in a hole and with one arm tied. The wife could move around freely but had to carry weighted cloth. Her weapon was usually a bag filled with rocks, while the man got three clubs. If he touched the hole's edge during the fight, he lost one club.

Before the fight, couples were given a month or two to try and solve their problems. If they couldn't agree, then the duel would happen. If the husband lost, his head would be cut off. If the wife lost, she would be buried alive.

[NJlink @nj_link]

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#OTD 6/30/1900 A fire on Hoboken docks spread by strong winds kills at least 326 persons on and near piers of German Norddeutscher Lloyd shipping company. Fire began in cotton bales stored on wharf, and flames lit nearby barrels of volatile liquids. https://t.co/XYrjtLthZa

[NJlink @nj_link]

Hazy skies in New Jersey as air quality remains unhealthy. Here are some tips to protect yourself https://t.co/DRj0hDVHgt

[George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway3d]

everyone should retweet this as many times as humanly and technologically possible

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Renters may face fewer options at Jersey shore as Airbnb enacts stricter rental policies ahead of summer holidays https://t.co/u6uU3pD5F4

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[Bloomberg @business]

Johnson’s baby powder has been the healthcare giant’s iconic product. But tens of thousands of lawsuits have been filed against J&J alleging the version of the product that contained talc gives people cancer, a claim the company has long denied.

More: https://t.co/h5KASREIkB

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Criminal investigation into Sen. Bob Menendez expands with new subpoenas https://t.co/N7VnOofzhh via @nbcnews

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Joe Gonzalez, longtime Assembly GOP executive director, dies at 86 https://t.co/8ei4LMuk0R

[NewJerseyAlmanac @njalmanac]

#OTD 4/5/1917 A fire at recently constructed Hotel Natatorium in Asbury Park spreads rapidly driven by winds reaching 65 miles per hour. Destruction includes 20 hotels, two stone buildings, six garages, 16 cottages, two theaters, and a church.

[Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur]

Asked whether he'd support Trump as the GOP nominee in 2024, Christie said: "I can't help him. No way."

"When you have the Jan. 6 choir at a rally and you show video of it — I just don't think that person is appropriate for the presidency." https://t.co/3eyz9xAUst

[NewJerseyAlmanac @njalmanac]

Plan released for $2.7B Atlantic City development on former airport site with thousands of condos, hotel, stores, museum and racetrack https://t.co/jfmGPca3GM

[NewJerseyAlmanac @njalmanac]

Princeton student arrested for conduct at January 6 Capitol riot, charges claim he chanted “Drag them out!” and cheered as weapons and pepper spray were used on Capitol police officers https://t.co/rFUFoP9WjH

[NewJerseyAlmanac @njalmanac]

NJ ranked #37 on @Thrillist list of "Most Beautiful States in America", ahead of #38 Louisiana, behind #36 Alabama, #35 Pennsylvania. California #1, Hawaii #2 https://t.co/AHTWmSuj6e

[NewJerseyAlmanac @njalmanac]

Encounters with police have killed 46 in NJ, highest in Paterson with 6 deaths https://t.co/0Qwd5vqxj3 via @NJSpotlightNews

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Toni Morrison honored with new stamp, unveiled at Princeton (from @AP) https://t.co/Cn0YubA1FN

[Joe Bilby @JoeBilby1]

Girls from all over the country arriving at Wildwood, New Jersey in August, 1929 to compete for the title of Queen of the Baby Parade.