West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange High School Closing For 2 Weeks; Multiple COVID Cases
West Orange Superintendent: "Contact tracing has been conducted and notifications to students and staff have been taking place."
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
New Jersey: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in New Jersey are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
NJ: You Can Now Check When Your New COVID Stimulus Money Arrives
Some NJ residents have already gotten theirs. You can input your information into this IRS website to find out when the third round arrives.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Easter Bunny Will Wear Concealed Mask At Livingston Mall For 2021
The Livingston Mall will be hosting “safe and socially distanced” Easter Bunny visits for families. Here’s what to expect.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy: NJ 'A Lot More Normal' By Memorial Day Amid COVID
Gov. Murphy told CBS3 that he believes NJ will be "a lot more normal" amid the COVID crisis quicker than what President Biden hopes.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Essex County Is Giving Seniors Bus Rides To Get COVID Vaccines
Essex County is trying out a busing pilot program in Newark, East Orange, Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield and Belleville.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Maplewood Students Attend Sit-In; K-2 To Return To Class Monday
Most Maplewood and South Orange, NJ students who came to a protest on Friday morning have not been inside a classroom in nearly a year.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Mayor: 50 Percent Restaurant Capacity Is 'Welcome News'
Also, Maple Street will be closed off starting March 15 for outdoor dining.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Curbside Recycling To Restart In Montclair After COVID Suspension
Have those cans, bottles and other recycling been building up? Good news: there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, Montclair officials say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
See What Each NJ Town Is Getting From COVID Relief Law
WATCH: Gov. Murphy and others provided more information on what each NJ town is getting from the $1.9 trillion COVID relief law.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
4 Congress Members In Essex County Vote Yes For COVID Relief Bill
The latest coronavirus relief package got a thumbs up from U.S. Reps. Donald Payne Jr., Mikie Sherrill, Albio Sires and Tom Malinowski.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Bars And Gyms Can Move To 50 Percent Capacity Friday
Hoboken reacted to the news that bars, salons, gyms, and personal care businesses can soon increase indoor capacity amid coronavirus.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Mom Urges: Please Listen To COVID-19 'Long-Haulers'
After battling symptoms for months, a NJ mom wrote about her family's experience to raise awareness of long-term coronavirus sufferers.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
NJ Bars, Restaurants, Others To Expand To 50 Percent Amid COVID
Gov. Phil Murphy announced he's loosening coronavirus restrictions following the release of new CDC guidance.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Queen Latifah Gets COVID Vaccine, Films 'The Equalizer' In Newark
The Hollywood legend took a break from shooting in New Jersey and made a heartfelt plea to her former neighbors: get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Schools, Teachers Union Reach Settlement On Reopen Plan
A legal battle over reopening Montclair’s public schools amid the coronavirus pandemic has a finish line in sight, reports say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Needs Tampons, Pads To Combat ‘Period Poverty’
Bloomfield Councilwoman: “Period poverty, or inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products, has been exacerbated during the pandemic.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Transforms Empty Storage Containers Into Homeless Shelters
SEE IT: The unique rooms at Newark Hope Village will give COVID-friendly shelter to some of the city's most vulnerable residents.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJIT In Newark Will Be Mostly In-Person For Fall 2021: Official
NJIT President: “We’re looking forward to having our students and professors back in classrooms.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Rutgers Develops Rapid Test For COVID Variants, Declines Patent
Rutgers isn’t patenting the new test because researchers believe it should be “widely available to the public.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Verona Parents Demand More In-Person Class: 'Hybrid Not Healthy'
The debate about reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage in Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Airport Workers In NJ, NY Fight For New Contracts Amid Pandemic
Negotiations at Newark, JFK and LaGuardia airports may set the tone for future bargaining across the nation, union leaders say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday and address schools, vaccines and NJ reopenings amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
North Jersey Mayor Talks About Her Unexpected Year: 'No Playbook'
Many NJ mayors were baptized by fire a year ago. Westfield's mayor, a former HBO executive, didn't expect to be giving fatality reports.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Pair Spend 50th Wedding Anniversary Getting COVID Vaccines
A pair of retired teachers were hoping for a cruise. But all things considered, a COVID-19 vaccine made for a memorable golden anniversary.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Schools To Be Remote For Week After Spring Break
Several districts had gone remote after winter break in order to avoid the fallout of holiday gatherings. Now they'll do it again.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Mayor Talks About Her Unexpected Year: 'No Playbook'
Many NJ mayors were baptized by fire a year ago. Westfield's mayor looks back, and predicts that reopening may 'be like the Roaring '20s'
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hudson County Covid Vaccination Sites: Acme, Other Stores Added
Four new locations were added to the list of Hudson County sites, including supermarket chains.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Essex County Continues Free Coronavirus Testing: See New Dates
COVID-19 tests are offered to all Essex County residents at no charge. Upcoming events take place in Newark, Cedar Grove and West Orange.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Moorestown Approves 5-Day In-Person School Day For Lower Grades
Students in kindergarten through third grade will return to a five-day in-person learning plan on March 22, pending barrier implementation.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Essex County To Go ‘Mobile’ With Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccines
The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has officially arrived in NJ. Here’s what Essex County plans to do with its initial 2,000 doses.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Recycling Collection Still Suspended Due To Coronavirus
Montclair suspended curbside recycling collection due to COVID-19 cases among its DCS workers. Here’s where to go in the meanwhile.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Still Impacting Travel At NJ And NY Airports, PATH
The Port Authority’s airports and PATH trains are seeing big drops in ridership. But bridge and tunnel traffic is taking less of a hit.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Beloved Bloomfield Cop Dies Of COVID Just Months After Retiring
Benny Christiano served Bloomfield with “Bravery, Pride and Dedication” for 26 years until his retirement in December 2020.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Food Pantry: 3 Stats That Show Local Need Amid COVID
The Human Needs Food Pantry in Montclair saw 1,117 new households come for assistance in 2020 – it’s highest total ever.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Gas Station Closing For Week Due To Coronavirus
A gas station in West Orange was thanked for being “transparent” and “up front” about 3 COVID-19 cases that will cause a temporary closure.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
Cinnaminson Establishes $275K Escrow After Old Acme Site Delays
The escrow ensures that development of an IHOP at the site will begin in the next three years after delays due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Expect All NJ Schools To Reopen By Fall, Gov. Murphy Says
Gov. Murphy says New Jersey should expect all schools to reopen in the fall as COVID-19 vaccine availability continues to expand.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Seniors Shine Lantern Of Hope To Teens Amid COVID
West Orange seniors were asked what it was like to live through national and world crises before the COVID pandemic. Here’s what they said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Siblings Thank Town After Successful Food Drive
Two sisters held a "contactless food drive" in Belleville, collecting a trove of much-needed supplies for a local food pantry.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Availability To Expand To NJ Teachers
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday that he's expanding COVID-19 vaccine availability to teachers and others. Here's the latest.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
