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June 29, 2021

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Health

10 N.J. counties ranked among healthiest in U.S.

Seven New Jersey counties were ranked among the healthiest communities in the nation

By Spencer Kent | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Education

N.J. will not require masks in schools. Reactions from docs, educators are mixed.

The choice on face coverings will be left up to school districts.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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See inside historic lakefront home on N.J. island with breathtaking views. It’s listed at $3.35M.

This lakefront home was the first home constructed on Manitou Island in Lake Mohawk.

By Allison Pries | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

After trans woman’s lawsuit, N.J. prisons agrees to house inmates by gender identity

A trans woman's harrowing experience in New Jersey's men's prisons leads to new rules for prisoners.

By S.P. Sullivan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Food And Dining

2 N.J. pizza icons named among Top 5 pizzerias in U.S. by Italian website

New Jersey pizza is starting to get international respect

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Shopping Tips And Deals

Where to buy Elton John concert tickets for his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ final tour

Elton John is set to conclude his performances at major stadiums during the “Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour”, starting spring 2022

By Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Opinion

They drive too fast; others should be furious | Letters

Other readers praise a teen's finders-keepers reversal, and dislike how both parties are handling immigration.

By Letters to the Editor | The Star-Ledger

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Sports

Yankees

MLB rumors: Blue Jays trade with Marlins for Yankees’ potential low-cost outfield option

The New York Yankees need help in the outfield after losing center fielder Aaron Hicks to a wrist injury.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eagles

NBA rumors: Several teams lining up to trade for Sixers’ Ben Simmons

Sixers guard Ben Simmons is drawing interest from teams around the league despite struggling in the 2021 NBA Playoffs.

By Chris Franklin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rutgers Sports Insider Subscriber

NBA Draft 2021: Rutgers’ Geo Baker undergoes 2nd workout of draft process as decision deadline approaches

Rutgers guard Geo Baker is back on the road for another workout with an NBA team.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Allegrino, Anthony J. "Tony"

Anthony 'Tony' J. Allegrino Mass is on Thursday for West Orange resident, 98 Anthony "Tony" J. Allegrino, 98, of West Orange passed away on .....

Barnett, Katherine E.

Katherine E. Barnett Beloved mother and grandmother, of Ortley Beach, 90 Katherine E. Barnett (nee Zweidinger), beloved mother and grandmother, 90, of Ortley Beach, ........

Bernat, Jean Louise

Jean Louise Bernat 'Remembered for her generous and kind heart' Jean Louise Bernat passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021, at the age of .....

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