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August 18, 2021

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How do I kill a spotted lanternfly? 5 ways to try.

Spotted lanternflies are swarming around New Jersey. Here's how to kill them, as requested by state officials.

By Michael Sol Warren | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Weather

N.J. weather: Remnants of former Tropical Storm Fred to brush state later Wednesday, bring heavy rain

The best chance for heavy rain is in northwestern parts of the state.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Education

Petition calls for mandatory faculty COVID-19 vaccinations at Rutgers

A petition with 723 signatures was submitted on Tuesday afternoon.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Subscriber Exclusive

Many N.J. kids will be getting laptops again this year — just in case schools go remote

School leaders said having laptops at home both improves instruction and makes a transition to remote learning much easier.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Hudson

Rapper Dibiasi makes for a different kind of mural: ‘I want my roses when I can smell them’

"The majority of people that usually get murals, they actually get it after they’re dead. I’m trying to prove that you can do that while you’re still alive and while you’re still striving for all your goals.”

By David Menzies | The Jersey Journal

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Food And Dining

N.J. African Restaurant Week aims to put cuisine ‘on the foodie map’

The celebration of African cuisine caps off with a festival in Newark this weekend

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Hudson

Artist matches dream to real-life Dibiasi mural

“The Hall family has been nothing but inspiring and motivating with the arts and they’re always giving back to the community. That’s something we must do for a lot of people – that’s how you change communities, giving back.”

By David Menzies | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Pro And College Sports

Manny Pacquiao has a new opponent. Who the heck is Yordenis Ugas?

Izenberg column

By Jerry Izenberg | For The Star-Ledger

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Yankees

LOOK: FOCO releases bobblehead commemorating Yankees great Derek Jeter’s iconic ‘The Flip’ play | How to buy a Derek Jeter bobblehead, memorabilia

One of the most famous moments of former New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter’s career is getting its own bobblehead.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eagles

Eagles’ summer standout Tyree Jackson suffers back injury | Why he is likely to be redshirted this season

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Tyree Jackson's long road to the NFL has taken another turn.

By Mike Kaye | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Berensmann, Madelyn Joan

Madelyn Joan Berensmann Beloved sister and aunt; worked as therapist for many years Madelyn Joan Berensmann, age 79, passed away on July 21, 2021. .....

Chaillet, Lorraine "Mi Mi"

Lorraine "Mi Mi" Chaillet Longtime Fanwood resident born 82 years ago in Rahway Lorraine "MiMi" Chaillet, longtime resident of Fanwood, passed away on Monday, .....

Christiansen Jr., William E.

William E. Christiansen, Jr. passed away on August 7, 2021 in Covina, California at the age of 72. Bill graduated from Verona High School, .....

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