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Deptford Murder, State Revenue Shortfall Top NJ News

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A family argument led to the murder of a Deptford man early Friday morning, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. Chad Gatewood, 45, and his nephew, Elijah P. Gatewood-Gabriel, 20, allegedly got in a confrontation around midnight, when Gatewood stabbed Gatewood-Gabriel multiple times with a kitchen knife in the family's apartment, GCPO spokesman Bernie Weisenfeld said. Tax collections in New Jersey are running $230 million behind Gov. Chris Christie's projections after April revenue came up short, according to a state Treasury report released Tuesday. If the trend continues, Christie and lawmakers may have to revise their plans to cut taxes, or they may have to find other places to trim the budget. [Inquirer] Princeton …

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Johnson Girls Soccer Wins One For #19

This victory meant even more than usual.

Background: The Johnson girls varsity soccer team is handling a lot these days. Though their cleats were on the field for this crucial States sectional quarterfinal game, their hearts were with teammate Eryka Underwood. Underwood, a star player who suffered a season-ending injury last game, incurred third-degree burns in a backyard bonfire accident on Tuesday and remains in the hospital. Shirts emblazoned with "#19," Underwood's number, lined the field. Julianne Juzefyk was already set to fill in for Underwood and played a great game.  The Records: Johnson (11-6-1) met Delaware Valley (7-7-3) on Friday at home.  The Final Score: The Johnson girls got off to a fast start, leading 4-2 until midway through the second half when they saw …

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