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A transgender swimmer broke records. Then came the firestorm.

Meghan Cortez, a transgender swimmer, set records at Ramapo College as the debate over athletes like her divided the country.

By Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J.’s largest school district adding 7K security cameras powered by AI

The new surveillance system using artificial intelligence will also include vape smoke detectors in the district's 66 schools.

By Nyah Marshall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Weather

N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorms possible Thursday. Latest forecast for Memorial Day weekend.

The Memorial Day weekend forecast include more chances of rain.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Education

Film takes new look at case of ex-Rutgers professor accused of sexually assaulting disabled student

Anna Stubblefield says they were in love. The student's family said it was rape.

By Kevin Shea | For NJ.com

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Entertainment

Hudson County

Art therapy, free yoga, night market and more things to do in Hudson County

Check out free yoga at Lincoln Park in Jersey City while Athena Toledo returns to Andco with the power of art therapy among other events.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

Hudson County

Hoboken High School theater troupe headed to big stage in June

The Hoboken High School Theater Department has been named as one of 20 schools internationally to be featured at the International Thespian Festival 2024.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Life’s downs and ups with ‘let live’ dance theatrics at SMUSH, May 23 and May 24

"Our goal wasn’t to be like, ‘Wow, this whole thing is going to be so sad.’ (It was to) come out of the tunnel and kind of come out on the other side.”

By David Menzies | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Mets

New York Mets vs. Cleveland Guardians FREE LIVE STREAM (5/22/24): Watch MLB game online | Time, TV, channel

The New York Mets face the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 (5/22/24) at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.

By Gabriel Trevino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Red Sox star says he still has time to break Yankees legend’s record

The Red Sox star isn't fazed by streak ending.

By Jimmy Hascup | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Pro And College Sports

Scott Scheffler arrest details emerge: Officer was ‘scolding’ and ‘screaming’ at golfer

ESPN's Bob Wischusen gave his first-hand account of Scottie Scheffler's arrest last week before the PGA Championship.

By Gabriel Trevino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Bailey, Shirley "Big Jack"

Korean War Veteran, Deacon at Newark Church, Former Jerseyan Shirley "Big Jack" Bailey, 89, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 17, .....

Bardwil, Valerie P.

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, of Cranford Valerie P. Bardwil of Cranford, NJ, formerly of Elizabeth, NJ and Scranton, PA, went to the Lord on .....

Castellini, Beatrice

Beatrice (Green) Castellini of Denville, NJ, passed away on May 17, 2024, at the age of 92. She is survived by her son David .....

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