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August 4, 2021

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News

N.J. gym owner charged with storming Capitol, punching cop set to plead guilty

Scott Fairlamb will enter a guilty plea Friday in federal court.

By Joe Atmonavage | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Bergen

Selfies on cellphone at crime scene led to killing suspect’s arrest, records show

Jose “Manny” Rivera Mes is charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Danilo Gonzalez-Flores, 37, in Bergen County, authorities have said.

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

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Coronavirus

N.J. reports 1,164 COVID cases, 13 deaths. Delta variant drives month-long surge in positive tests, hospitalizations.

New Jersey's seven-day average for newly confirmed COVID-19 cases increased to 1,021, up 35% from a week ago and 332% from a month ag

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Most N.J. community colleges aren’t requiring the COVID vaccine

Only 1 of the state's 18 community colleges is mandating student vaccinations, according to the New Jersey Council of County Colleges.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Hudson

Bands play and goats graze as Goatchella returns to Jersey City

Goatchella 2021: The Return of The Goats takes place on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 3 to 10 p.m. at the Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Hudson

Latin Jazz series brings live music back to the Jersey City pier

PierFest begins Friday, Aug 6, with with Brazilian pianist and vocalist Abelita Mateus opening at 6 p.m. and trombonist Papo Vázquez Mighty Pirates Troubadours at 7:30 p.m.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Hudson

‘Life is Now’ for Nobuki Takamen, who’s playing on Barrow Mansion porch, Aug. 11

“‘Life is Now’' became one of my mottos during the pandemic ... It was very difficult transitional period but living life based on what I could do at the moment helped me to hold up."

By David Menzies | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Olympics

Tokyo Olympics: Up next for Athing Mu? A tainted world record that has stood for 38 years

The Trenton native, who won a gold medal in the 800 meters, is chasing a controversial piece of track history.

By Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

NFL rumors: How much would Saquon Barkley extension cost Giants right now?

The Giants will soon have a big decision to make on running back Saquon Barkley’s future in New York.

By Joe Giglio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

2020 Olympics roundup: Track records keep falling in fast Tokyo Games

The Tokyo Games keep producing some of the fastest moments the world has ever seen on the track.

By The Associated Press

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Obituaries

Blauvelt, Lucille L.

Lucille L. Blauvelt Librarian, Verona resident, parishioner of St. Aloysius RC Church Lucille L. Blauvelt (nee Lardiere), 89, of Verona died Aug. 2, 2021. .....

Dukes, Margaret Ann

Margaret Ann Dukes Margaret Ann Dukes (nee Mihalko), 66, passed away at her home in Hendersonville, TN, on July 12, 2021. She was born .....

Herr, Marilyn Rhyne

Marilyn Rhyne Herr Retired Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, first female judge in Hunterdon County, previously served in Pentagon The Honorable .....

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