N.J. reports 20 COVID deaths, 1,359 cases. Most deaths in 1 day since May as delta variant surges.

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August 17, 2021

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Coronavirus

N.J. reports 20 COVID deaths, 1,359 cases. Most deaths in 1 day since May as delta variant surges.

The delta variant accounted for 96% of cases in New Jersey based on sampling of positive tests over the last two weeks of July, according to state data.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Atlantic

Atlantic City Airshow 2021: Date, time, parking info, schedule, where to watch

After a year’s absence due to the pandemic, the skies over Atlantic City will be roaring once more with the sounds of jet engines as the Atlantic City Airshow

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Essex

Wrong-way driver killed after crashing car head-on into NJ Transit bus, officials say

Three passengers and the bus driver were taken to an area hospital with injuries following the 5:30 a.m. crash.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Burlington

Police find 2 young boys wandering street at 2 a.m. in N.J. town

The parents of the 2 boys were located by police more than 5 hours after the kids were found on a Burlington City street.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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See scenes from a day at the beach in Ocean City

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Entertainment

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ 2021 cast: A full list of who’s on the show and who’s hosting

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By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Yankees

Rays continue adding former Yankees, sign former All-Star for stretch run

The AL East-Tampa Bay Rays have been loading up on former Yankees this season.

By Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees

Is Luis Severino’ season in jeopardy? Here’s what Yankees are saying

Yankees pitcher Luis Severino had an MRI on his pitching shoulder on Monday in the wake of his rehab start being called off last Friday.

By Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Giants

Giants’ John Mara wanted mandatory vaccines for all NFL players, but won’t require it for fans at MetLife Stadium — yet

Giants co-owner John Mara met with reporters Tuesday.

By Darryl Slater | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Anderson, Bruce A.

Bruce A. Anderson Former PSE&G employee, 71 Bruce A. Anderson, 71, of Ocean Beach II, formerly of Pequannock, passed on Monday, August 16, 2021. .....

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. .....

Bunn, Barney

Barney Bunn Beloved brother and uncle Barney Bunn went home to be with his Lord unexpectedly on August 4, 2021, in Newark, NJ. Barney .....

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