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May 25, 2021

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Education

Expect N.J. school mask requirements in fall when full in-person classes resume, Murphy says

Kids under 12 are still ineligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Trials are ongoing for younger people, Murphy said, but he doesn’t expect them to be approved ahead of the fall.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

These 20 N.J. towns have fewer than 50% of residents vaccinated, Murphy says

The 20 municipalities account for more than 10% of the state’s population, he said.

By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

The 10 deadliest railroad crossings in N.J. Do you live near one?

These 10 rail crossings have seen the most fatalities since 1975.

By Payton Guion | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. bars, restaurants cheer end of COVID restrictions, but labor crisis remains

The end of pandemic restrictions comes just in time for Memorial Day Weekend

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Entertainment

Yankees

Ex-Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez: I’m ready for a new beginning after breaking up with Jennifer Lopez

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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Burlington

The renaissance of the Renaissance Faire in Bordentown

Annual themed festival scheduled for May 29-June 6 at Liberty Lake

By Community Bulletin

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30 N.J. Chinese restaurants you need to try right now

The best of Jersey's Szechuan, Cantonese, Hunan and much more

By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Sports

Yankees

MLB Draft 2021: Latest odds have N.J.’s Jack Leiter, son of ex-Yankees, Mets pitcher Al Leiter, falling out of top 3

Summit, N.J.'s Jack Leiter, a Vanderbilt right-hander, could be a top-five pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. He's the son of former New York Yankees and New York Mets pitcher Al Leiter.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eagles

ESPN projects season stats for top rookies, including Jets’ Zach Wilson, Eagles’ DeVonta Smith

The New York Jets selected BYU quarterback Zach Wilson with the No. 2 pick overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith went No. 10 to the Philadelphia Eagles.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eagles

Eagles sign defensive tackle, cut linebacker | What it means for roster

The Philadelphia Eagles continue to make moves during their offseason program.

By Mike Kaye | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Ausby, Earl

Earl Ausby Service is Friday Earl Ausby, of Newark, N.J. passed away May 9, 2021. Service is Friday, 11 a.m., Good Neighbor Baptist Church, .....

Bacinsky, Daniel Vincent

Daniel Vincent Bacinsky Devoted family man Daniel Vincent Bacinsky, 75, passed away on May 19, 2021 surrounded by family. Dan was born on March .....

Baime, Hon. David S.

Hon. David S. Baime Retired Appellate Court Judge, State of New Jersey David S. Baime, 78, an attorney who argued before the Supreme Court .....

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