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July 19, 2023

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Camden

Famed Atco Dragway abruptly closes after 63 years in N.J.

The drag strip stadium in Camden County has permanently closed, effective immediately, the business said Tuesday on its Facebook page.

By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Weather

N.J. weather: Multiple rounds of thunderstorms in forecast today and Friday

The weekend forecast for New Jersey looks promising with dry weather, but residents should keep an eye out for thunderstorm threats Wednesday and Friday.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sussex

Fireworks explosion on homemade barge in N.J. lake leads to charges against 3 people

The fire sent one man to a hospital with second- and third-degree burns covering roughly 20% to 30% of his body

By Brianna Kudisch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Lottery

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $720M with no winner last night. Powerball hits $1B.

No Mega Millions tickets matched all the winning numbers Tuesday night. The combined Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have reached $1.72 billion.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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N.J.’s 50 best hot dog joints, ranked, for National Hot Dog Day 2023

New Jersey is the center of the hot dog universe. Here are the state's 50 best hot dog joints.

By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Hudson

Pop star returns to White Eagle Hall for Colombian Independence Day

Columbian pop music singer Jessi Uribe will perform at White Eagle Hall on Saturday, July 22, at 8 p.m.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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New play ‘Satellites’ tests love against deep reaches of space on N.J. stage | Review

"Satellites" is a contemplative production that wonders how the interplay of proximity and distance affects our bonds

By Patrick Maley | For NJ Advance Media

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Sports

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Former Millburn star Courtney Brosnan living childhood dream at Women’s World Cup

By Joey Chandler | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Phillies’ 1st-round pick takes BP in Philly, watches predecessors beat Brewers

By Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Manchester United vs. Olympique Lyonnais FREE LIVE STREAM (7/19/23): Watch Club Friendly online | Time, TV, channel

By Cayden Steele | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Belmont, Mary E.

Beloved Mother & Grandmother, Owned Elizabeth Funeral Home Mary (Marie) E. Belmont (nee Scutro), 97, of Elizabeth, N.J., passed away peacefully on Saturday, July .....

Comey, Peter John "Pete"

Loving son, brother and uncle Peter John "Pete" Comey, a self-employed tax accountant, chef, and former substitute math teacher, passed away peacefully on July .....

Doherty, John W.

Longtime Long Valley Resident, Choir Member at Local Church John W. Doherty, 78, of Long Valley, NJ passed away on July 15, 2023, at .....

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