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May 10, 2021

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Coronavirus

N.J. nursing home deaths plunge, even as vaccination rates among staff remain concerning

New Jersey long-term care facilities recorded more than 60 coronavirus deaths over the past two months. That's less than half the number seen in February alone.

By Riley Yates | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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A weekly update on how New Jersey's schools are adapting during this pandemic.

News

NASA rocket launch with colorful vapor cloud set for tonight from Wallops Flight Facility. How to watch Monday.

Rocket may be visible from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and other eastern states, and the launch can be seen on a live-stream video.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Subscriber Exclusive

I didnâ€™t get the standard COVID vaccine card. Hereâ€™s how I was able to exchange it.

Instead of a horizontal and sturdy cardboard vaccination record card, I received a vertical and flimsy paper one.

By Caroline Fassett | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Coronavirus

N.J. family mourns loss of patriarch, raises awareness about COVID surge in India

A Bergen County family worked tirelessly to ensure proper care for a loved one in India.

By Tennyson DonyÃ©a | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Salem

Dulcet sounds to fill the air at outdoor Woodstown concert

Dulcet Guitar Duo to perform 'Music Around the County' program May 15 at Marlton Park

By Community Bulletin

Politics

N.J. celebrities want ban on crates that confine pigs and calves. Christie vetoed it twice.

This issue sparked debate during Gov. Chris Christie's tenure.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Gloucester

Artists invited to outdoor painting session at Washington Township historic site

Olde Stone House Village to host plein air art event on May 15

By Community Bulletin

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Sports

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NJ.com Boys Lacrosse Top 20 for May 10: More reshuffling and new occupancy established

Upsets prompt another reshuffling of the Boys Lacrosse Top 20

By Mike Kinney | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Brandon Gould | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Mets

Mets â€˜optimisticâ€™ Jacob deGrom wonâ€™t need to go on injured list

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom left his start Sunday vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks with lower back tightness.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees

Ex-Yankees player, former Mets coach Hensley Meulens: â€˜Something is wrongâ€™ in Queens

Hensley Meulens was the New York Mets bench coach in 2020. He played for the New York Yankees for five seasons (1989-93).

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Azrak Sr., George

George Azrak Sr. Retired from Port Authority, avid reader; 93 George Azrak Sr., 93, of Little Falls, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on the .....

Canella, Frances Bianca

Frances Bianca Canella Loving wife, mother, and grandmother Frances Bianca Canella, age 92, formerly of Belleville, NJ, passed away May 8, 2021 at Sacred .....

Gramby, Joyce Ann

Joyce Ann Gramby Loving mother, grandmother, fiancee, daughter and sister Joyce Ann Gramby, 63, of Elizabeth, NJ, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. .....

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