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July 8, 2024

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We tried out NJ Transit’s new fare payment system, and here’s what we found

NJ Transit introduced new fare collection devices called validators on buses and light rail. We road tested the bus validators and this is how they performed.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Salem County

Bicyclist killed in N.J. hit-and-run ID’d by cops

The driver of the car allegedly fled from police with a 3-year-old child in the car.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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N.J. mom accused of drowning 2 kids will undergo mental health evaluation

Naomi Elkins has been accused of drowning her two children in separate bathtubs their Lakewood home.

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. Pinelands forest fire 75% contained at 4,000 acres. No homes threatened.

The wildfire in Wharton State Forest in Burlington County was started by illegal fireworks ignited late on July 4th and has been burning for days.

By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Scammer impersonates legendary rock star, steals $122K from 75-year-old fan

The faker bamboozled the fan over the course of several months

By Saleah Blancaflor | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Legendary rock bassist, played with Frank Zappa and Ray Charles, dead at 73

He suffered from complications from an aneurysm.

By Saleah Blancaflor | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Jersey City singer-songwriter Gregory McLoughlin stepping out from behind the livestream for upcoming summer concert series gig | Testa

This will be a big night for the gregarious bass-playing singer/songwriter, and it couldn’t be more well-deserved.

By Jim Testa | For The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Pro And College Sports

Angel Reese interview gets weird: ‘I’ve never had any interest in being intimate with anyone’

Angel Reese has uttered some of the most notable soundbites to come out of the WNBA this season, but she was a simply a bystander to one of the more awkward postgame moments this year.

By Todderick Hunt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Jets logo lawsuit: Could they be barred from using new uniforms? We asked a lawyer

The New York Jets new logo and uniform has been a popular choice. But could a lawsuit impact their new look on the field?

By Andy Vasquez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Yankees’ bad luck continues off the field

Nothing seems to be going right for the Yankees lately.

By Jimmy Hascup | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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