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August 1, 2024

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Funeral home left my dad’s remains in basement for 31 years, N.J. woman says in lawsuit

Deborah Uraga thought she had been visiting her father's grave for 31 years, but recently discovered they were in a funeral home basement.

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

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Massive U.S.-Russia prisoner swap, including jailed WSJ reporter from N.J., underway

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, of Princeton, will be freed, according to a source

By The Associated Press

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Speeding, hit-and-run driver who killed N.J. mom sentenced to prison

The man ran red light in Middlesex County in February 2023 and slammed into another vehicle, killing the driver.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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58 N.J. cops fired, 402 suspended last year, new report shows. See the data.

At least 460 cops disciplined for misconduct in 2023, new dats shows.

By S.P. Sullivan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Detroit-set ‘Motor City’ action thriller movie filming in N.J.

The movie is filming at a local jail, among other places.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Heavy metal alive, well and deserving of attention in Hudson | Testa

Pariiah and Ancient Domains are heavy metal bands that deserve recognition.

By Jim Testa | For The Jersey Journal

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Talking Heads member talks ‘Remain in Light’ legacy before N.J. concert celebration

Jerry Harrison dives into the famed 1980 album's origins and how it's reimagined for 2024 tour

By Marty Lipp | For NJ Advance Media

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Mets David Stearns praised for being ‘measured’ at trade deadline by rival scout

The Mets were buyers at this year's trade deadline, but didn't do anything particularly splashy.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Jets running back informs team he’s retiring

The running back informed the Jets on Thursday that he is retiring from football.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pan-African shames rapper-turned-mogul for choosing Tom Brady over the culture: ‘Jay-Z owed it to hip hop’

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has built the reputation of a business man who will put his self interests above the culture he was birthed from.

By Todderick Hunt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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