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August 15, 2024

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NJ Transit trains, buses to be free for 1 week after summer of delays, disruptions

NJ Transit riders have faced a frustrating summer of delays, particularly during heat waves.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. school district bans cell phones in class

Students will be making a big adjustment when classes resume Sept. 3.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Why this stretch of the Jersey Shore is called ‘Whale Beach’

"That section has always been called 'Whale Beach' in my lifetime," said a local official whose family goes back generations in Strathmere.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Meet the woman who bridges information between PATH and its riders

PATH's customer experience head doesn't make the trains run on time, but makes sure riders know they they are delayed.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Kaley Cuoco engaged to N.J. actor Tom Pelphrey. ‘What a wild, beautiful journey.’

Pelphrey and Cuoco made their relationship official in 2022 and welcomed a daughter in 2023.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Beloved Disney World attraction rumored to be demolished after 51 years

There was an announcement at the D23 fan event this weekend where Disney announced that two "Cars" attractions would be built. However, this has led to speculation that one of the "Cars" attractions would replace the Tom Sawyer riverboat ride in the Frontierland section of Magic Kingdom.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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NBA legend’s new chicken restaurant is no slam dunk | Review

This is the first of six Big Chicken locations planned to open in N.J.

By Christopher Burch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant broke it down on stage with Ciara and fans went wild

New York Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant, a fan favorite at Brooklyn Barclays Center, took the stage with Ciarra during the "Out Of This World Tour."

By Joey Chandler | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Japan vs. Puerto Rico FREE LIVE STREAM (8/15/24) How to watch Little League World Series online

Japan face Puerto Rico on Thursday, August 15, 2024 (8/15/24) in the Little League Baseball World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

By Cayden Steele | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eagles veteran throws some backhanded shade with ‘upgraded’ Jalen Hurts comment

One Eagles star is excited to see what Jalen Hurts does this season.

By Jimmy Hascup | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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