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'Making The Best Of It:' Memorial Day 2020 At Jersey Shore: PM

Also: Homicide suspect may be Jersey-bound/In-person graduations on in NJ/Child Vaccinations Drop In NJ /Churches Sue NJ To Reopen

The Ocean City boardwalk and other Jersey Shore points still attracted crowds this weekend, but coronavirus restrictions brought some changes from the usual holiday weekend.
The Ocean City boardwalk and other Jersey Shore points still attracted crowds this weekend, but coronavirus restrictions brought some changes from the usual holiday weekend. (Photo courtesy of Josh Bakan)

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