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July 1, 2025

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Popular N.J. state beach bans swimming. It can’t find enough lifeguards.

Beaches in New Jersey and elsewhere have grappled with a lifeguard shortage in recent years.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

How the Roy Rogers fast-food chain is wrangling for a N.J. revival

The western-themed fast-food chain once had 600 locations nationwide, including over 100 in New Jersey. It's planning a comeback.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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End of an era: How 3 brothers took South Jersey baseball by storm for a decade

One lucky coach got to mentor them all, as they overlapped from 2016-2025

By Brian Bobal | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Wegmans in N.J. sells $1M scratch-off lottery ticket

The lucky ticket was bought in Somerset County.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

‘General Hospital’ star confirms exit, says fans ‘hated’ her character too much

A 'General Hospital' star shed light on why she's leaving the soap opera

By Sara Donnellan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Legendary metal singer’s emergency surgery forces band to cancel 10 concerts

The band tentatively plans to get back on the road at the end of August as the singer takes time to recover.

By Murjani Rawls | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

N.J. Symphony beats heat with patriotic outdoor concert series at Liberty State Park | Review

The performance featured the Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty in the backdrop

By James C. Taylor | For NJ Advance Media

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Sports

Rutgers Basketball

Rutgers basketball to face SEC power, get ACC rematch in Las Vegas

Rutgers basketball has learned its opponents at the Players Era Festival during the 2025-26 season.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Why Stephen A. Smith has been missing from ESPN’s airwaves

Why Stephen A. Smith has been missing from ESPN's airwaves

By Adam Zagoria | For NJ Advance Media

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Giants

Giants trade Pro Bowler after shocking unretirement

The former Giants tight end has been traded to Miami.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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