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August 27, 2021

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Has Delta increased the risk for kids as school approaches? Even experts are worried.

As kids prepare to return to school, the Delta variant continues to rage.

By Spencer Kent | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Camden

Hero cops rescue trapped driver from sinking car in N.J. river, authorities say

Police found the driver "frantically attempting to pry his way out" as his car was sinking, according to the department.

By Noah Cohen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Monmouth

Jersey Shore beach closed to swimming after debris washes ashore

This is the third time this summer that at least one New Jersey beach was closed due to waste washing ashore.

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. weather: Here’s where our rain-soaked summer ranks so far

Thanks to Tropical Storms Elsa and Henri, leftover moisture from Fred and plenty of afternoon thunderstorms, some areas of New Jersey have gotten saturated with rain this summer

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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See scenes from the beach and boardwalk in Wildwood

Wildwood is known for its free beaches.

By Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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25 years later, Alanis Morissette is unstoppable at huge N.J. concert

The alt-rock icon performed her seminal album in full Thursday night in Camden

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Central Jersey art exhibit delves into the depths of mental health and well being

'Well-Being Ourselves' opens Aug. 31 at two West Windsor Arts locations

By Community Bulletin

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Sports

Middlesex

Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin to be honored by her N.J. hometown

The 21-year-old Dunellen native won gold in the 400-meter hurdles and the 4x400-meter relay.

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Who are the top girls soccer title contenders to watch in Non-Public A?

Check out the top-tier teams bound for championship glory in 2021.

By Brandon Gould | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rutgers Football

College football Week 0 betting lines, picks: Nebraska, Scott Frost start critical season at Illinois; UCLA, Chip Kelly get LSU warm-up

Nebraska is a seven-point favorite at Illinois on Saturday (1 p.m. ET, FOX) in college football's Week Zero headliner.

By James Kratch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Armento, Dr. Robert John "Doc"

Dr. Robert John Armento, "Doc" U.S. Army veteran, NJ orthodontist, 84, adored his grandchildren Robert Armento, 84, of Raritan, NJ, passed away peacefully on .....

Doyle, John Vincent

John Vincent Doyle U.S. Army veteran, longtime educator 'fiercely loyal to those he called friend, fought tenaciously for the things in which he believed' .....

Ficcio, Camille

Camille Ficcio Career educator, Mass is Monday in Newark-her girlhood home Camille Ficcio (nee Averna), 78, of Mount Arlington, died on August 25, 2021. .....

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