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May 24, 2021

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Cumberland

Arrest made, more expected in mass shooting at N.J. house party that killed 2, officials say

2 people were killed and 12 wounded in the Saturday night shooting at a house party outside Bridgeton.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Kevin Shea | For NJ.com

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These are the 50 best New Jersey public high schools for sports in 2021, report says

Ramapo High in Bergen County moved up one spot to overtake Wayne Hills High for the top spot in New Jersey’s rankings.

By Matthew Stanmyre | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Gloucester

Retired police chief accused of choking, threatening to kill woman resigns council seat

Franklin S. Brown Jr., of Clayton, was charged April 11 after he allegedly strangled a woman and threatened to killl her, according to court records.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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2021 cicada invasion is underway in N.J., with thousands of red-eyed bugs emerging

The Brood X cicadas have begun to emerge in big numbers in parts of Mercer and Hunterdon counties. And some have started to make some noise.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Somerset

Bridgewater-Raritan students to sing ‘Classics for Charity’

Benefit concert for JED Foundation to stream on YouTube on May 27

By Community Bulletin

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Yankees

Jennifer Lopez, former flame of ex-Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez, getting cozy with Ben Affleck

Former New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and actress/singer Jennifer Lopez announced last month their relationship was over.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Billboard Music Awards 2021: Drake, Pink, The Weeknd win big

The Weeknd was on hand to accept the most wins of the night — 10.

By Associated Press

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Sports

Jets

NFL insider slams Tim Tebow’s Jaguars comeback with brutally honest scouting report

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow last week. He will try to make head coach Urban Meyer's team as a tight end.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

Here’s what Giants’ Daniel Jones must accomplish during OTAs, minicamp, as he prepares for critical Year 3

Quarterback Daniel Jones is entering his third season with the New York Giants.

By Darryl Slater | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rutgers-Temple season opener moved to Thursday, Sept. 2

Rutgers will open the 2021 season against Temple on Thursday, Sept. 2 at SHI Stadium in Piscataway.

By James Kratch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Bucciarelli, Edythe

Edythe Bucciarelli Lifelong Belleville resident Edythe Bucciarelli, 92 of Belleville, passed away May 23, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Belleville. She was .....

Ceglie, Vito

Vito Ceglie Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle & grandfather Vito Ceglie, 91, of Maplewood passed away on May 22, 2021. Vito was born in .....

Hammer, Linda Jo

Linda Jo Hammer Loving aunt; had a passion for fashion and animals Linda Jo Hammer, 24, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021, peacefully .....

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