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June 28, 2021

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Will N.J. have a bad mosquito season this summer? Here’s what experts say.

Wet weather could trigger big numbers of some types of mosquitoes, but other factors also play a role.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

I’m a nervous flyer and left N.J. on a jam-packed plane for the first time in 2 years

I tried to practice social distancing as much as I could but it was virtually impossible.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Traffic

Project predicted to cause ‘carmageddon’ on Lincoln Tunnel route is almost done

A two-and-a-half year project to replace bridges on a Lincoln Tunnel approach highway is almost competed and expected to wrap up this summer, without a predicted traffic nightmare.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Should N.J. hire an outsider to run state prisons? The job is like ‘playing chess on a three-dimensional board.’

The next confirmed commissioner will face unprecedented challenges.

By Blake Nelson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Giants

Ex-wife of former Giants star Michael Strahan arrested, report says

Former New York Giants defensive end and Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan divorced Jean Muggli in 2006.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Watch Queen Latifah accept BET Awards honor, musical tribute to her career

'When we couldn’t get played on the radio in other places, we couldn’t get our videos played in other places, there was BET.'

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Cardi B surprises BET Awards with pregnancy announcement

It's baby No. 2 for the Grammy-winning rapper.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

The Star Ledger

Sydney McLaughlin’s message for the Tokyo Olympics: The best is yet to come | Politi

Sydney McLaughlin, the 21-year-old New Jersey track superstar, is ready for her Tokyo closeup.

By Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rutgers Sports Insider Subscriber

WATCH: 4-star WR commit Amarion Brown says he’s all-in with Rutgers during official visit | ‘I’m not going nowhere’

Four-star Amarion Brown, one of Florida's top overall players, traveled to Piscataway last weekend, solidifying his pledge to the Scarlet Knights.

By Todderick Hunt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Croatia vs. Spain FREE LIVE STREAM (6/28/21): How to watch UEFA Euro 2020 Round of 16 online | Time, USA TV, channel

Croatia, led by midfielder Luka Modric, faces Spain, led by forward Pedri, in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Euro 2020 at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Monday, June 28, 2021 (6/28/21).

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Hardiman, Stephen Thomas

Stephen Thomas Hardiman Beloved father & grandfather, advanced mathematics professional with career in pharmaceutical industry, of Independence Twp., 79 Stephen Thomas Ha...

Hochman, Richard A. "Rick"

Richard A. 'Rick' Hochman Taught at West Essex Junior High in North Caldwell, 78 Richard A. "Rick" Hochman, age 78, a longtime resident of .....

Maichuk, David T.

David T. Maichuk Loving Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather David T. Maichuk, 78 of Nutley passed away on June 26, 2021. Born in Rockville, CT., .....

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