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July 21, 2021

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Boat that ran aground at high speed on Jersey Shore beach had mechanical issue, hit beach chairs
A 27-foot boat ran aground shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday on a North Wildwood beach in Cape May County, though no injuries were reported, officials said.
By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Coronavirus
N.J. reports 655 new COVID cases, 5 deaths. Hospitalizations continue to increase.
New Jersey's seven-day average for confirmed positive COVID-19 tests is now 496, up 62% from a week ago and 160% from a month ago.
By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Weather
N.J. weather: Air quality alert issued for 2nd day as wildfire smoke continues and pollution rises
Air quality alerts are active in seven New Jersey counties on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Cumberland
Mother, boyfriend indicted after child, 4, suffered severe brain injury
The mother is charged with aggravated assault, while her boyfriend is accused of failing to get timely medical help for the Millville girl.
By Matt Gray | For NJ.com
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Entertainment
Entertainment
In ‘Sopranos’ Monopoly, you can ride a garbage truck to Tony’s house
Buy, sell and trade, but don't forget to pay the boss's cut.
By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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N.J.’s 40 best hot dog joints, ranked, for National Hot Dog Day
New Jersey is the center of the hot dog universe. These are the best of the best.
By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Hudson
Playwright and composer shines a light on Alzheimer’s for the Longest Day
“A Good Day - songs from musicals by Eric Sirota" takes place on Saturday, July 24, at 2 p.m. at Ellsworth Park in Union City.
By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal
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Bayonne businessman going 15 rounds to complete tribute to the real-life ‘Rocky’
The effort to erect a statue of Chuck Wepner, aka “The Bayonne Bleeder”, is about to get back on track. Bruce Dillin, a longtime friend of the famous Bayonne boxer, started a movement to commemorate Wepner by erecting a 7-foot-tall statue near the grand staircase in Hudson County Park in Bayonne.
By Mark Rotundo | The Jersey Journal
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Yankees
Yankees-Phillies weather forecast: Latest update on rain, thunderstorms today at Yankee Stadium
The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies wrap up their two-game series Wednesday at Yankee Stadium.
By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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MLB rumors: 5 reasons why Yankees should pass on Twins’ Byron Buxton trade
If the Minnesota Twins put Byron Buxton on the trade block, every contender will be interested. The New York Yankees should pass on the athletic center fielder.
By Joe Giglio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Obituaries
Brown, Kenneth
Kenneth Brown U.S. veteran, beloved crossing guard, and family man, 82 Longtime Westfield resident, Mr. Kenneth Brown (PaPaDo), passed away on Tuesday, July 20th, ..... CTA
Cotler, Barbara Krales
Barbara Krales Cotler Dearest mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, of Maplewood Barbara Krales Cotler of Maplewood, New Jersey, passed away on July 11, 2021. Barbara i... CTA
Criscitiello, Anthony
Anthony Criscitiello Devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, 92 Anthony Criscitiello, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle,... CTA
 
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