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July 30, 2021

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Ocean

N.J. weather: Suspected tornado in Jersey Shore town damaged at least 35 homes, injured 3 people

About 15 homes suffered 'extensive damage' on Long Beach Island and three people were treated at the scene for cuts from flying debris, police said.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Weather

N.J. weather: Confirmed tornado touched down in Essex County. Several others still being surveyed.

The tornado hit Verona shortly before 6 p.m. and severly damaged a home.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

N.J. reports 964 COVID cases, 6 deaths. Hospitalizations increase for 6th day.

New Jersey's seven-day average for newly confirmed positive tests increased to 814, up 40% from a week ago and 281% from a month ago

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

N.J. State Police should speed up internal investigations, watchdog report says

The report also said police were wrong to dismiss some complaints just because the accusations dealt with more minor issues, such as a trooper being rude to a driver.

By Blake Nelson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Coronavirus

Broadway announces vaccine and mask mandates days before reopening

The rules, which will be in place until at least October, apply to all 41 Broadway theaters.

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Things to do in Ocean County

The latest part of NJ Advance Media's 21 in '21 series takes a look at Ocean County.

By Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Linda O’Brien | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Japanese Breakfast’s N.J. concert proves music always wins, even over tornadoes

The acclaimed Philly indie band played a sold-out show in Asbury Park Thursday

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Olympics

Tokyo Olympics: Write off Carli Lloyd and U.S. women’s soccer at your peril | Politi

Team USA advances to the Olympic semifinals after a penalty-kick victory over the Netherlands.

By Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

MLB rumors: Yankees in the mix for All-Star right-hander as trade deadline approaches

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is shopping for starting pitching ahead of Friday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

How to buy Lakers’ Russell Westbrook jersey after NBA Draft day trade

Russell Westbrook is headed back home to play with two of the best players in the NBA next season.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Amesti Jr., Fernando

Fernando Amesti Jr. Beloved son, brother and uncle; entrepreneur known for his 'positive attitude' and 'enormous heart'; lifelong Newark resident, 69 Fernando Amesti, Jr....

Bailey, William "Bill"

William "Bill" Bailey West Orange resident William "Bill" Bailey, 78, of West Orange passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Visiting will be held .....

Donnelly, Kathleen Dorothy

Kathleen Dorothy Donnelly GIVE HER AN EASEL, PAINTS, AND BRUSHES AND SHE WOULD CREATE YOU A VISION OF IMMEASURABLE JOY. Sadly, Kathleen Dorothy Donnelly .....

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