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July 26, 2021

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These N.J. parents are pushing for virtual learning in September

New Jersey Parents for Personal Choice is asking Gov. Phil Murphy to reverse course and allow virtual learning.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Breakdowns now the top cause for canceled NJ Transit trains. Neglect and underfunding to blame.

Mechanical breakdowns and an aging fleet are an issue for NJ Transit. Prior administrations didn't fund a plan to replace aging trains. Here's how the agency is getting back on track.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Lottery

Powerball ticket worth $1M bought in N.J. as jackpot jumps to $186 million

There were 7 second-prize winning Powerball tickets sold nationwide for Saturday's drawing.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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‘Things are not normal.’ Why this N.J. scientist says he started wearing his mask indoors again.

The dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health says he’s made changes to his behavior in the past two weeks as the number of cases rises again.

By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Shopping Tips And Deals

Walmart back-to-school sale: See deals on backpacks, notebooks, binders, laptops, pens and pencils

You can find deals on classroom essentials like laptops, pens and pencils, backpacks and notebooks

By Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Monmouth

After a summer without it, ginormous crowds return to this N.J. county’s fair

The Monmouth County Fair was closed last year due COVID-19, but the crowds have returned this this year.

By Ed Murray | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Cape May

Santa’s on vacation at the Jersey Shore. He brought Christmas in July with him this weekend.

North Wildwood celebrates Christmas in July with a visit from Santa.

By Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

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Aaron Boone’s worst day buries the Yankees as 2021 season bottoms out | Klapisch

By Bob Klapisch | For NJ Advance Media

NFL rumors: Texans make BIG decision about Deshaun Watson’s long-standing trade request | Good news for Eagles?

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Eagles’ signing of Steven Nelson shuffles depth chart in secondary | Analysis

By Mike Kaye | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

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 .....

Hayden, James C. "Jim"

James C. 'Jim' Hayden Tool-and-die maker, family man, longtime Sayreville resident, 86 James C. (Jim) Hayden, 86, of Monroe Township died Wednesday, July 22, .....

Schmitt, Virginia "Ginger"

Virginia 'Ginger' Schmitt New Jersey native Virginia "Ginger" Schmitt, 80, of Lehigh Acres, FL, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Hope Hospice. She .....

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