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August 24, 2021

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Gov. Murphy’s hometown school board may challenge him on masks

Middletown is the latest in a series of boards to request leeway in deciding on masks in school buildings.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Camden

SUV lands in backyard pool after crashing, cops say

The driver only had minor injuries, according to Gloucester Township police.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. weather: Here’s why Tropical Storm Henri dumped so much rain on our state

Experts say a couple of factors played a big role in our huge rainfall totals.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

Majority of COVID cases are among the unvaccinated, Murphy says. But breakthrough deaths rise to 58.

There were 1,397 breakthrough positive PCR or presumed-positive tests from Aug. 2 through Aug 8 out of 7,611 total positive test results.

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

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Entertainment

Entertainment

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ 2021: Season 7 schedule, dates, air times

The seventh season of "Bachelor in Paradise" is set to air twice a week at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT through the end of August in what is considered a scheduling shakeup for the show.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Cape May

See what it looked like at the Barefoot Country Music Fest

More than 30 bands played at the festival. Here's what it looked like.

By Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Business

Bitcoin, Cardano (ADA) price surges: How to buy cryptocurrency following market spike

Bitcoin has hit over $50,000 for the first time since May, while Cardano (ADA) spiked to almost $3, an all-time high for the cryptocurrency

By Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

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These 14 Giants players are on the bubble with roster cuts coming before joint practices with Patriots

By Zack Rosenblatt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

NFL rumors: Browns place ex-Eagles Pro Bowl kicker on injured reserve

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

MLB rumors: Nationals claim ex-Yankees slugger off waivers from Rays

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Bettencourt, Mary Lucy

Mary Lucy Bettencourt Newark resident, 55 Mary Lucy Bettencourt, 55, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the Beth Israel Medical Center in .....

Diana, Adele F. (MacDonald)

Adele F. Diana (MacDonald) Kearny resident, 78 Adele F. Diana (MacDonald), 78, of Kearny, N.J. died on August 20, 2021. Visiting will be at .....

Maney Jr., Joseph L.

Joseph L. Maney Jr. Celebration of life is on Wednesday Joseph L. Maney Jr., 59, of Kenilworth, NJ, departed this life on August 16, .....

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