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German Grocer Lidl Expanding In NJ: 5 Must-Read Stories

Also in today's top news: a seal was found wandering around the streets of Ocean City.

Lidl is expanding in New Jersey.
Lidl is expanding in New Jersey. (Elizabeth Janney/Patch)

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from across New Jersey:

1. Legolas the baboon, one of Popcorn Park Animal Refuge's residents, has died. Read more on Patch.

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2. The Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood is offering to neuter and name a feral cat after your ex ahead of Valentine's Day. Read more on Patch.

3. A Gray seal pup is now in the safe hands of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center after he took a stroll down the streets of Ocean City. Read more on Patch.

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4. A New Jersey substitute teacher was charged Thursday with eight counts of sexual assault against a 14-year-old girl, officials said. Read more on Patch.

5. German grocer Lidl is expanding in New Jersey. Read more on Patch.

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