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Yankees’ key piece is flashing warning lights: ‘They beat our guys tonight’ | Klapisch nj.com/yankees/2026/08/yanke…

Yankees’ key piece is flashing warning lights: ‘They beat our guys tonight’ | Klapisch

The surging Red Sox are only two games behind the Yankees in the loss column in the AL wild card race.

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See the salaries of 97,000 N.J. state employees. We built a database for them. nj.com/news/2026/08/see-the-…

See the salaries of 97,000 N.J. state employees. We built a database for them.

Ever wonder how much state workers in New Jersey make? Now you can find out.

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N.J. student-athlete shot, killed by police after knocking on wrong door, family says nj.com/news/2026/08/nj-stude…

N.J. student-athlete shot, killed by police after knocking on wrong door, family says

The 22-year-old man was slated to play baseball at Saint Elizabeth University.

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Newark just got a major upgrade. United's adding 8 nonstop routes, some no other U.S. airline flies. nj.com/news/2026/08/united-a…

Newark just got a major upgrade. United's adding 8 nonstop routes, some no other U.S. airline flies.

The company says it will be the only U.S. airline flying nonstop from Newark to 6 of the newly announced destinations.

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A N.J. cop ‘liked’ a Facebook post about police accountability — then the retaliation allegedly began nj.com/bergen/2026/08/a-nj-c…

A N.J. cop ‘liked’ a Facebook post about police accountability — then the retaliation allegedly...

The officer "liked" a post that said cops should be held accountable for their actions.

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N.J. woman who died saving struggling girl in Delaware River identified nj.com/burlington/2026/08/bo…

N.J. woman who died saving struggling girl in Delaware River identified

The woman used her final moments to push a struggling girl toward safety before she disappeared beneath the water.

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This Jersey Shore beach was free for over 100 years — that's finally changing nj.com/news/2026/08/this-jer…

This Jersey Shore beach was free for over 100 years — that's finally changing

Upper Township approved beach tags for Strathmere, ending free access to help offset municipal costs.

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Back to school already? Why some N.J. school districts are starting earlier this year. nj.com/education/2026/08/bac…

Back to school already? Why some N.J. school districts are starting earlier this year.

Labor Day's late calendar placement has created one of the most unusual back-to-school seasons in recent memory.

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70-year-old physician was told hospital staff needed to ‘get younger.’ Then he was fired, he claims. nj.com/healthfit/2026/08/70-…

70-year-old physician was told hospital staff needed to ‘get younger.’ Then he was fired, he claims.

After nearly 40 years of practice and specialized training, one doctor says he was fired solely for his age.

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Hundreds of students displaced by school fires will return this fall nj.com/atlantic/2026/08/hund…

Hundreds of students displaced by school fires will return this fall

Arthur Rann Elementary School in Galloway will partially reopen in September, months after separate fires caused extensive damage.

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That bamboo creeping into the neighbor’s yard could get expensive. 2 N.J. towns just approved fines of up to $100 a day. nj.com/news/2026/08/let-your…

That bamboo creeping into the neighbor’s yard could get expensive. 2 N.J. towns just approved fines...

The back-to-back ordinances add to a growing list of N.J. towns cracking down on invasive plants.

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Rain-driven sewer overflow blamed for Jersey Shore beach closure nj.com/news/2026/08/how-did-…

Rain-driven sewer overflow blamed for Jersey Shore beach closure

A large amount of household waste washed ashore a Monmouth County beach on Saturday, closing the water to swimmers.

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N.J. couple died in horrific crash with stolen $220K vehicle first pursued in affluent beach town nj.com/atlantic/2026/08/nj-c…

N.J. couple died in horrific crash with stolen $220K vehicle first pursued in affluent beach town

Two police agencies tried to pull over a stolen vehicle that later slammed into a couple's vehicle, killing them.

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What scouts got wrong about Spencer Jones - and why Yankees are loving it | Klapisch nj.com/yankees/2026/08/what-…

What scouts got wrong about Spencer Jones - and why Yankees are loving it | Klapisch

The rookie outfielder has been on a tear lately as the pennant race heats up.

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New Jersey’s 51 best sandwiches, ranked for 2026. A new No. 1 is crowned! nj.com/food/2026/08/new-jers…

New Jersey’s 51 best sandwiches, ranked for 2026. A new No. 1 is crowned!

The best sandwiches from the best state.

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Yankees’ Ryan Weathers heads to IL - but hopes to return for playoffs nj.com/yankees/2026/08/yanke…

Yankees’ Ryan Weathers heads to IL: Will he return for the playoffs?

The Yankees' lefthander was diagnosed with a flexor strain in his elbow.

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These are N.J.'s 23 most perfect plates of pancakes, ranked for 2026. A statewide guide. nj.com/food/2026/08/new-jers…

These are N.J.'s 23 most perfect plates of pancakes, ranked for 2026. A statewide guide.

Nothing is more comforting that a plate of pancakes. Here's where you need to go in New Jersey.

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The death of the Jersey pizza slice: Why so many top N.J. pizzerias are selling pies only. nj.com/food/2026/08/the-deat…

The death of the Jersey pizza slice: Why so many top N.J. pizzerias are selling pies only.

We talked to shops on both sides of the saucy issue to understand what's causing this Jersey rite to disappear

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Long Beach Island’s 11 best restaurants, ranked for 2026 nj.com/food/2026/08/long-bea…

Long Beach Island’s 11 best restaurants, ranked for 2026

LBI offers the purest beach-core vibes and of course a buffet of restaurants. Here's where to eat.

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Jim McGreevey: What losing everything taught me about second chances nj.com/opinion/2026/08/jim-m…

Jim McGreevey: What losing everything taught me about second chances

Former Gov. James McGreevey reflects on his 2004 resignation and how the years of struggle that followed shaped his life's work helping New Jerseyans rebuild theirs.

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