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August 9, 2021

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Education

How many COVID cases will it take to quarantine a class, or shut down a school? Here are the rules.

No one wants to think about closing schools before they’ve even reopened but with the Delta variant driving a surge in positive tests, it bears consideration.

By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Black teen suffered racist, sexist bullying at N.J. middle school, parents say in lawsuit

The teenager, who recently completed seventh grade at East Brook Middle School in Paramus, was repeatedly called the “N word” and other names by a boy in her class, according to the suit, filed in state Superior Court.

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

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Weather

N.J. weather: Temps soaring into 90s, thunderstorm threats in forecast for 1st August heat wave

Get ready to sweat again, New Jersey. Hot, sticky weather is making a return and thunderstorms will be a possibility throughout the week.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Education

Deadline looms for N.J. college requiring COVID-19 vaccines

Ramapo College of New Jersey notified students in May of the requirement.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Subscriber Exclusive

45 beloved N.J. restaurants that closed too soon

Nothing gets our tears flowing quicker than reminiscing about a beloved long-gone restaurant

By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Dennis ‘Dee Tee’ Thomas, co-founder of N.J.’s Kool and the Gang, dies at 70

The saxophonist helped write '70s smashes "Get Down On It" and "Jungle Boogie"

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Shopping Tips And Deals

The best last-minute deals from Wayfair’s annual ‘give back’ sale

The sale ends on Tuesday, Aug. 10 at 9 a.m. ET, so you better act fast if interested

By Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Yankees

Cubs reach out to Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo after slugger lands on COVID list

The New York Yankees placed first baseman Anthony Rizzo on the COVID injured list Sunday.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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FAQ: High school football is back, here’s what you need to know

Coaches, players and fans around New Jersey are looking forward to a normal 2021 football season.

By Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Who Yankees are more likely to catch in AL playoff race: Red Sox or A’s? Analysis, prediction

The New York Yankees are chasing down the Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card race.

By Joe Giglio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Deverin, Claire

Claire Deverin Devoted wife, mother and grandmother cherished time spent with family and friends, 93 Claire Deverin, 93, of Little Silver, N.J., and Jupiter, .....

Edmonds, Abraham "Billy"

Abraham 'Billy' Edmonds Celebration of life is on Tuesday Abraham Edmonds "Billy" of Irvington, NJ passed away peacefully on August 4, 2021. Viewing will .....

Facciponti, Genevieve R.

Genevieve R. Facciponti Beloved mother, sister and cioci Genevieve R. Facciponti, beloved mother, sister, and cioci, passed away on 8/5/21. She was both timeless .....

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