PARCC Graduation Requirements; Swimming Bans; Suicide By Cop: Manchester Patch Week In Review

Take a look at some of the articles you may have missed last week on the Manchester Patch.

Manchester Grandma's Wit Gains Notice On 'America's Got Talent' [VIDEO]
Julia Scotti's jokes will make you laugh and keep you waiting and wondering what's next.

Manchester Accepts Donation Of Senior Fitness Equipment
The equipment will be installed at Harry Wright Lake, officials said.

Woman Files Multimillion Dollar Lawsuit Against Six Flags Over Broken Ankle: Report
The woman was hurt when she and a friend smashed into the mouth of the King Cobra slide, according to the report.

Swimming Bans Still In Place At Four Ocean County Beaches
Harry Wright Lake was among the sites badly affected after heavy rain the previous weekend caused a spike in bacteria levels.

Toms River Man Sought Suicide By Cop In Manchester Shooting Sunday: Prosecutor
Officials say initial probe into Manchester police-involved shooting finds man stated suicide intent in 9-1-1 call and in note.

Toms River Man Dead In Police Shooting In Manchester: Report
The incident happened Sunday afternoon, according to the report.

State Police Charge 16-Year-Old After Parkway Motorcycle Chase
The teen led police on a chase from the Berkeley Township area all the way to Lakewood, police said.

PARCC Test Becomes Graduation Requirement In New Jersey
Starting in 2021, all N.J. students will have to pass the PARCC tests to graduate from high school, state officials decided Wednesday.

Congregation B'nai Israel's Sunday Service Aims To Build Bridges
Through the Gesher Minyan service, the congregation hopes the Jewish LGBTQ will feel welcomed into the community.

Legislators Demand Action On Route 37 Bridge Issues
The Route 37 bridge closure east into Seaside, the third in July, caused traffic jams on major roads in Toms River and Brick a week ago.

Pokémon Go Fans, Beware: Scammers Want Your Money
An email scam claims users will have to pay for the app; that's a lie. Don't fall for it, the Better Business Bureau says.

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