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July 18, 2022

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Weather

N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorms in today’s forecast with prolonged heat wave ahead

New Jersey could get at least 5 straight days of temperatures above 90 degrees starting on Tuesday after today's thunderstorms.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. Attorney General takes over investigation into claims that police chief sexually assaulted aide

The investigation stems from a lawsuit by a Manville employee who accused the police chief of masturbating in front of her, touching her inappropriately and eventually sexually assaulting her.

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Bomb squad called after magnet fisherman finds live explosive near N.J. bridge

A fisherman probing the Passaic River for metal objects using a magnet found a “military ordnance” in the Passaic River.

By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. breweries getting hammered by strict state rules, owners say

Rules limiting breweries to 25 special events a year and other restrictions took effect July 1 after delay due to COVID-19.

By Richard Cowen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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New Jersey’s 23 best vegan and vegetarian restaurants

These delicious spots put all those stereotypes about vegan food to shame

By Karim Shamsi-Basha | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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The Weeknd at MetLife Stadium concert review: N.J. party fit for the apocalypse

The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn tour visited New Jersey Saturday night

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Matchbox museum started as man’s hobby. Now there’s more than 50K cars on display.

The Matchbox Road Museum in Newfield is home to more than 50,000 items gathered over the last 40 years.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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Sports

Yankees are making history, so they deserve special 1st-half awards (including 1 named after Mick Jagger) | Klapisch

By Bob Klapisch | For NJ Advance Media

Giants’ Eli Manning get front-row seat for the Open Championship (PHOTO)

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees’ Brian Cashman, Mets’ Billy Eppler are ‘on the hot seat’ as trade deadline approaches

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

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 .....

Allend, Robert J.

Loving husband & father, Navy vet, longtime Colonia resident Robert J. Allend, 77, died on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Robert was born in Jersey .....

Cichocki, Jeanette Stella

Wonderful and nurturing wife, mother, and grandmother Jeanette Stella Cichocki, age 96 of Union, NJ passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, June 15, .....

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