A seventh-grader from Newark has a pawsome mission, a new viral trend is putting brooms in the spotlight and a certain boy band is coming back for two Larger than Life shows.

Bowtie Dogs: http://nj-ne.ws/FprmqS4

Broom Challenge: http://nj-ne.ws/VMyJ9OJ

Backstreet Boys: http://nj-ne.ws/rklew6a

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