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August 19, 2021

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N.J.’s 29 best soft serve ice cream spots, ranked, for National Soft Serve Day

Soft serve is hard ice cream's neglected cousin. No more! Here are New Jersey's 29 best spots.

By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Police investigating possible explosive device in truck outside Library of Congress

U.S. Capitol Police said officers were “responding to a suspicious vehicle near the Library of Congress,” and that it was an “active bomb threat investigation.”

By The Associated Press

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The greatest thing about every single South Jersey town

The fourth in our epic five-part series visits Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties

By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Business

Bankrupt N.J. health plan can’t pay medical claims and needs a bail-out from its members

The self-insured plan for physicians and other small businesses said it ran out of money due to the pandemic

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

A glance at N.J. entertainment this weekend (Aug. 20-23)

Here's a small sample of in-person and online events taking place this weekend

By Patrick O'Shea | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Hunterdon County Democrat

What’s happening in the Hunterdon area this weekend and beyond (Aug. 20-26)

Here's a small sample of in-person and online events taking place in the coming days.

By Patrick O'Shea | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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South Jersey News

What’s happening in the South Jersey area this weekend and beyond (Aug. 20-26)

Here's a small sample of in-person and online events taking place in the coming days.

By Patrick O'Shea | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Yankees

MLB playoffs 2021: Latest odds are great for Yankees, not so much for Mets

The New York Yankees are in second place in the American League East. The New York Mets are in third place in the National League East.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

How to watch Little League World Series: Live streams, TV, channel

The Little League World Series begins on Thursday, August 19, in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

How to travel to Liberty National to watch The Northern Trust in person

The 2021 edition of the Northern Trust, the first event of the 2020-21 PGA TOUR FedExCup Playoffs held at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City that begins on Thursday, August 19, 2021 (8/19/21), marks the first major golf event in New Jersey where fans can be in attendance.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

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. .....

Chaillet, Lorraine "Mi Mi"

Lorraine "Mi Mi" Chaillet Longtime Fanwood resident born 82 years ago in Rahway Lorraine "MiMi" Chaillet, longtime resident of Fanwood, passed away on Monday, .....

Christiansen Jr., William E.

William E. Christiansen, Jr. passed away on August 7, 2021 in Covina, California at the age of 72. Bill graduated from Verona High School, .....

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