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July 27, 2021

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Coronavirus

N.J. reports 792 COVID cases, 7 deaths. Transmission rate spikes to highest since early days of the pandemic.

The number of hospitalized coronavirus patients across New Jersey increased for the third straight day and is now 44% higher than a month ago.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Weather

N.J. weather: Wildfire smoke, ground pollution spark air quality alerts for 11 counties

Officials say air quality in New Jersey could be dangerous for certain people, especially those with asthma or breathing issues.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Deadline fast approaching at N.J. university requiring COVID vaccinations

Kean University recently sent out a reminder to students about the Aug. 1 deadline.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Union

N.J. town drops case against resident over F-bomb anti-Biden flag display after ACLU intervenes

The Roselle Park homeowner will not have to pay any fines and may keep her flags displayed.

By Rebecca Panico | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Giants

Choosing between Buccaneers’ Tom Brady, Patriots’ Bill Belichick was a no-brainer for Boston native Matt Damon

Quarterback Tom Brady won six Super Bowl titles with New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick before going to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and picking up a seventh ring.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Tokyo Olympics: ‘Mental issue’ forces Team USA’s Simone Biles out of gymnastics team final, report says

Simone Biles won four gold medals at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and was the women's all-around champion.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Hudson

Gypsy music concert Wednesday in Weehawken

Music, dacing scheduled by flamenco greats.

By Lois DiTommaso | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Mets

MLB rumors: Mets targeting Pirates’ Tyler Anderson in trade before deadline, report says

The New York Mets are interested in trading for Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Anderson, according to a report from MLB Network's Jon Heyman.

By Chris Ryan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

MLB rumors: Rockies’ Trevor Story trade market pits Yankees against 3 AL contenders

The Colorado Rockies are expected to trade two-time All-Star shortstop Trevor Story before Friday's deadline.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

MLB rumors: Yankees, Mets have little shot of trading for ex-Cy Young Award winner

The New York Yankees and New York Mets are in the market for starting pitching as the July 30 trade deadline approaches.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Alty, Lori Bossert

Lori Bossert Alty Basking Ridge resident; service on Friday Lori Bossert Alty , 65, of Basking Ridge, died July 24, 2021. She is survived .....

Bauer-Webb, Ruth Louise Hoffman

Ruth Louise Hoffman Bauer-Webb Passed away in the Somerville house she was born in Ruth Louise Hoffman-Bauer-Webb born in Somerville, NJ at 11 South .....

Blewitt, Patrick Michael

Patrick Michael Blewitt South Plainfield resident, 47 Patrick Michael Blewitt, 47, of South Plainfield, New Jersey passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at .....

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