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July 2, 2021

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Here’s why Jersey Shore towns are canceling Fourth of July weekend fireworks

And why other towns' fireworks shows are still on.

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Rodrigo Torrejon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Communities rally against plan calling for 1.2M square feet of warehouses, affordable housing

The Mansfield Township committee listened to Active Acquisitions' proposal during a meeting held in late June.

By Brianna Kudisch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

Johnson & Johnson says its coronavirus vaccine is effective against the Delta variant

J&J’s single-dose vaccine provides effective protection against the highly contagious variant of concern.

By NJ.com Staff

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Entertainment

N.J. beach etiquette: 13 ways to make sure no one hates you at the Shore

Don't be that person ruining everyone's time at the beach!

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Entertainment

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‘Top Chef’ Portland names winner as allegations of past misconduct emerge

The "Top Chef" Portland finale revealed the judges chose Gabe Erales as the winner, but Erales was later fired from his Austin restaurant position after "repeated violation of our policies and for behavior in conflict with our values."

By Kristi Turnquist | The Oregonian/OregonLive

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Entertainment

Springsteen to perform at huge Central Park concert this summer

This will be the Boss's first large-scale live performance since 2017

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

‘Top Chef’ Portland names a winner, but controversy casts a shadow over a feel-good season (recap)

The "Top Chef" Portland finale revealed the judges chose Gabe Erales as the winner, but Erales was later fired from his Austin restaurant position after "repeated violation of our policies and for behavior in conflict with our values."

By Kristi Turnquist | The Oregonian/OregonLive

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Yankees

MLB insider: Yankees are in trouble, need ‘a big roster overhaul’

The New York Yankees enter play Friday in fourth place in the American League East, nine games behind the first-place Boston Red Sox.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rutgers Football

Patriots, Bill Belichick expected to add former Rutgers graduate assistant to coaching staff

Bill Belichick is once again tapping into the Rutgers football pipeline he built in Foxborough.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

Giants avoid ‘Hard Knocks’ as NFL picks team for HBO series

HBO's documentary series "Hard Knocks" profiles a single NFL team throughout training camp and preseason.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Doherty, Patrick

Patrick Doherty Loving husband, father and brother; former Newark fire captain Patrick Doherty passed away on June 14, 2021. He was a former Newark .....

Farrand, Anthony Horrox

Anthony Horrox Farrand Proud USMC veteran, 9/11 survivor, avid fisherman, of Union Anthony Horrox Farrand of Union, NJ, passed away on Saturday, June 26, .....

Fisher, Randy A.

Randy A. Fisher Planned legendary Mystery Trips, owned baseball card shop, 69 Randy A. Fisher, 69, of Union, NJ, passed away peacefully at the .....

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