Transgender Boy Kicked Out Of N.J. Cub Scout Pack, Mom Says: Patch PM

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N.J. Mom Says Boy Scouts Kicked Out Her Transgender Son

New Jersey mother Kristie Maldonado says her 8-year-old transgender son, Joe, was asked to leave his local Cub Scout pack after being a member for about a month. >>>Click here to read more

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Snow, Rain Possible For Thursday Morning Commute

• The Thursday morning commute in parts of New Jersey could be slippery, as some winter weather is headed to the region overnight.

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