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NJ PBS, New Jersey’s public television network, brings quality arts, education and public affairs programming to all 21 counties in New Jersey and its tri-state neighbors.

The network’s flagship weeknight newscast, NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi, provides multiplatform reporting from across the Garden State.

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Plus, districts around New Jersey struggle with teacher shortages as the school year starts.

Also, the growing popularity of microbetting on sports raises new gambling addiction concerns.

And, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is sued over sexual harassment allegations.

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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Delbarton prep school faces a historic sex abuse trial.

Plus, districts around New Jersey struggle with teacher shortages as the school year starts.

Also, the growing popularity of microbetting on sports raises new gambling addiction concerns.

And, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is sued over sexual harassment allegations.