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August 2, 2023

Right Now in New Jersey: A.M. Edition

Ocean

4 dead after roof collapses in N.J. house fire, officials say

One person was rescued from the rear of the residence before the roof collapsed.

By Nicolas Fernandes | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Salem

N.J. county appoints first Hispanic woman judge in municipal court

The new judge replaces Judge Jason Witcher, who is stepped down after a controversy in which he alleged anti-Latino bias in municipal court in a neighboring New Jersey county.

By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Lottery

Mega Millions jackpot surges to $1.25B after no top prize winner last night

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday's lottery drawing could be the 6th largest in U.S. lottery history.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Ocean

2 hurt by propellers at popular Barnegat Bay boating event, police say

One man was charged with boating under the influence during the event.

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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Hambletonian Day brings harness racing and a certain actor to the Meadowlands this weekend

The 98th Hambletonian returns to the Meadowlands Racetrack on Saturday, Aug 5, with gates opening at 10 a.m.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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New Jersey’s 13 best banh mis, ranked, for epic Vietnamese eats

Craving a banh mi? Here's where to find the best Vietnamese sandwiches in the state.

By Lauren Musni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Hudson

Rotary Club’s Jersey Shore Boardwalk to JC Beer Party Thursday builds on 107-year history

Local history is important to Vasquez, a city native. And building on it is part of the club’s theme of creating hope in the world as they continue their mission and try to grow.

By David Menzies | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Mets made best trade deadline deal, latest ranking says

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rutgers training camp A to Z: Breaking down the biggest storylines for 2023

By Patrick Lanni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Aaron Judge, others react to Yankees brass blowing it at trade deadline

By Max Goodman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Larkin Jr., James F.

James F. Larkin, Jr. of Brick, NJ, left us on Monday, July 24, 2023. For his next performance, he has been cast in perpetuity .....

Radel, Rose

Business owner, animal welfare advocate, and prolific writer, 93 After a remarkable 93 years Rose Radel passed from this life on July 29, 2023. .....

Stephens, Paula

Paula Stephens, of Vorhees, formerly of East Orange, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Funeral services will take place Saturday, August .....

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