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July 19, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: A.M. Edition

Weather

N.J. weather: Dangerous heat wave to sear state with 90+ temperatures all week

The National Weather Service has already issued a heat advisory Wednesday for 15 of New Jersey's 21 counties.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Business

Toys ‘R’ Us ramps up comeback with huge in-store expansion

The beloved toy retailer likely will be in a department store near you, just in time for the holiday season

By Christopher Burch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Union

N.J. town calls off the dogs. Officials decide they can’t keep a good canine ... out of public parks.

Fanwood residents barking up the tree of local officials finally got their wish as the council voted to pass an amendment that lifts a prohibition against dogs in the Union County town's public parks.

By Keith Sargeant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Politics

Booker says NAACP must ‘rally our nation towards justice’ in video message to convention in N.J.

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, in a video message, addressed the NAACP's national convention in Atlantic City.

By Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Live Entertainment

The 78 biggest concert tours featuring ‘70s bands in 2022 and 2023

Many artists like Elton John, Diana Ross and Aersomith have outlived the bell bottoms era and are still on the road more than 40 years later

By Matt Levy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Entertainment

Peter Dinklage cast in ‘Hunger Games’ prequel, joining fellow N.J. actor Rachel Zegler

They star in 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.' Dinklage previously criticized Zegler's upcoming film, a live-action 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.'

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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‘Desus & Mero’ is over. Showtime comedy duo pursues ‘separate creative endeavors.’

Podcast chatter fueled speculation that the beloved late-night hosts were at an impasse.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Nestor Cortes will be repping Yankees, Cuba and everyone under 6 feet in the All-Star Game | Klapisch

By Bob Klapisch | For NJ Advance Media

Subscriber Exclusive

Mount Rushmore 2022: VOTE NOW for the top sports figures ever at North Brunswick

By Lauren Knego | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

NFL offseason ends today for Giants, Jets

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

MPF, Sr. Angelina Mazzarella

Sr. Angelina Mazzarella, MPF, died Friday, July 15, 2022, at Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ. She was 83. A viewing will be held on .....

Alexander, Helen Barbara

Beloved Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother Helen Barbara Alexander, 95, of Linden, New Jersey passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. Helen was born November .....

Calabrese, Armand

Lifelong Kearny resident & retired public works supervisor Armand Calabrese, 86, of Kearny passed away at home on July 16, 2022. Family and friends .....

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