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May 19, 2021

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Losing Luther

Luther Wright, the 7-foot-2 former Seton Hall star from Elizabeth, was lost to the streets. Then he found a road back to a better life in a most unlikely place.

By Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Middlesex

Man beat girlfriend to death with potted plant at long-term care facility, authorities say

The attack took place inside a long-term care facility in Monroe, records show.

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

N.J. needs a new prison watchdog. ‘You just can’t throw away human beings,’ says one advocate.

“Right now is an unprecedented opportunity that we don’t get back,” said an advisor to the Corrections Ombudsperson's office.

By Blake Nelson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Weather

N.J.’s summer-like weather leaves some areas abnormally dry, sparking high fire threat

The state's water supply is looking very good, but officials are concerned about the risk of brush fires or larger wildfires.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Jonas Brothers announce 2 huge N.J. concerts for fall 2021

New Jersey's own Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas are coming home soon

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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This N.J. restaurant hired a robot server to battle labor shortage (VIDEO)

Island Grill in Ocean City is going robotic to bring food to customers

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

Hudson

Take a walk in Hoboken’s first big outdoor event in a year

The Hoboken Outdoor Citywide Art Walk & Craft Market 2021‍ is coming on May 22 with displays of artists’ work, photography, and a crafts market.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Giants

Ranking NFC East quarterbacks: Giants’ Daniel Jones, Eagles’ Jalen Hurts battle for No. 2 behind Cowboys’ Dak Prescott

Let’s rank the four projected 2021 starting quarterbacks in the NFC East, including New York Giants’ Daniel Jones and Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts.

By Joe Giglio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Mets

Ex-WFAN host Mike Francesa changes his tune on the Mets

The New York Mets go for a three-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves tonight at Truist Park, then continue their nine-game road trip Friday against the Miami Marlins.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees

Red Sox courting Jennifer Lopez after she leaves ex-Yankees star Alex Rodriguez for Ben Affleck

Last month, former New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and actress/singer Jennifer Lopez announced their relationship was over.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Amelia, Lach "Emily"

Amelia 'Emily' Lach Cherished by family and friends, of Fairfield Lach, Amelia "Emily" (nee Pilavakis), 79, of Fairfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at .....

Balletti, Assunta

Assunta Balletti Great storyteller who loved hosting family gatherings Assunta Balletti (nee Porrari), 78 , of Livingston, passed away on May 17, 2021 surrounded .....

C., Richards James

James C. Richards Bridgewater resident James C. Richards, 74, died May 17, 2021. Services will be 10am Friday at Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, .....

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