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August 24, 2021

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The places in each N.J. county where housing prices have grown the most in the last year

Housing prices statewide have risen 12% but homeowners in these towns have seen even higher returns.

By Allison Pries | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Nick Devlin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Houseboats sat empty for nearly decade after Sandy. Owners still struggling to gain access.

Owners of 78 houseboats at Sea Village Marina in Egg Harbor Township have been unable to occupy or even access their floating homes since 2012.

By Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Weather

N.J. weather: 4 days of heat and humidity ahead in state

Thursday should be the hottest day of the week as the heat index climbs to 100 or more in much of New Jersey.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Benny the Bagger celebrated his 100th birthday with an emotional tribute

World War II veteran Bartholomeo Ficeto, 100, was honored Monday.

By Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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We named the greatest thing in every N.J. town. Here’s what you thought.

What did readers think about our five-part series The Greatest Thing in Every N.J. town? Here's the scoop.

By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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This interactive map shows every N.J. town’s favorite music style

Years of ticket sales data were compiled to make it happen

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Is ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ on tonight (8/24/21)?

Yes, "Bachelor in Paradise" will air tonight at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Ex-Giants coach Tom Coughlin discloses wife’s crippling health ordeal in ‘gut-wrenching’ personal essay

Tom Coughlin led the New York Giants to a pair of Super Bowl victories over the New England Patriots.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Who are the top girls soccer title contenders to watch in Group 2?

Check out the top-tier teams bound for championship glory in 2021.

By Brandon Gould | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Random Giants thoughts after Browns joint practices, game: Ryan Santoso trades, Kyle Rudolph’s return, Saquon Barkley’s status, more

The New York Giants learned a lot in Cleveland, including Kyle Rudolph's impending return, Saquon Barkley's status and about bubble players that could make the team.

By Zack Rosenblatt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Bettencourt, Mary Lucy

Mary Lucy Bettencourt Newark resident, 55 Mary Lucy Bettencourt, 55, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the Beth Israel Medical Center in .....

Diana, Adele F. (MacDonald)

Adele F. Diana (MacDonald) Kearny resident, 78 Adele F. Diana (MacDonald), 78, of Kearny, N.J. died on August 20, 2021. Visiting will be at .....

Maney Jr., Joseph L.

Joseph L. Maney Jr. Celebration of life is on Wednesday Joseph L. Maney Jr., 59, of Kenilworth, NJ, departed this life on August 16, .....

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