Toms River, NJ|News|
NJ Issues New COVID Vaccine Priority List; Teachers 'On Deck'
WATCH: Gov. Murphy will address NJ's vaccine plan now that it has released a new priority list for the COVID-19 vaccine. Are teachers next?
Tom Davis, 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.
Related:Finding Our Way Forward
Brick, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke on COVID-19 on Friday and addressed schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Essex County Is Averaging 1,000 COVID Vaccinations Per Day
More than 13,000 shots have been given at vaccination centers in Livingston, Newark, West Caldwell and West Orange over the past two weeks.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Maplewood Urges Seniors To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Gov. Murphy has opened up the next stage of vaccinations to seniors 65 and up and people 16-65 with chronic conditions.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy Defends NJ Dining Veto Amid Lawsuit Over COVID Powers
Gov. Murphy is defending his decision to veto a COVID bill giving NJ restaurants and bars more freedom just as they're going to court.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
East Orange Retirement Home Gets COVID-19 Vaccines
“While the vaccine is not a panacea, it is an important step towards making our community healthy and safe.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange 2021 St. Patrick’s Parade Postponed Due To COVID
“Remember, though … we will march again,” organizers of the West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Delayed Release For Sopranos Prequel, ‘The Many Saints Of Newark’
Filming took place in NYC and New Jersey, including Essex County, an old stomping ground for the award-winning HBO show.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Union County Unveils New COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Site
The news came after Gov. Murphy said he'll open the next stage of vaccinations to people 65 and over and those with chronic conditions.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Warns Of New COVID Surge, Restrictions As Cases Hit New High
NJ should expect a "predictive surge" in COVID cases and hospitalizations that could prompt state officials to impose new restrictions.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Saw Highest COVID-19 Case Increase In Early January
Also: Union County opens a site for vaccine registration.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Cop Is City’s 7th To Die Of COVID: ‘Always Had Kind Word’
Hector Moya “always had a kind word on his lips.” He passed away from complications related to the coronavirus, his family says.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Rally Planned At Newark ICE Office: Free Detainees, Families Say
The rally is being held to demand the release of ICE detainees amid the coronavirus pandemic. It takes place in Newark on Thursday.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Schools Return To On-Site Learning Thursday
The schools have been remote since the holidays, to avoid a post-holiday wave of COVID-19 cases.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
Girl Scouts In South Jersey Enter Virtual World For Cookie Sales
Challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic have brought on a year of learning experiences, CEO Ginny Hill said.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Some Maplewood Students Return To School Buildings Tuesday
The students have been on remote education for 10 months. The teachers' union asked again last week for the re-opening to be delayed.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Warren, NJ|News|
NJ Expands COVID Vaccine To 65 & Older, Those With Medical Issues
WATCH: Gov. Murphy announced that NJ seniors over 65 and those with medical issues can get the shot. NJ also is going to add more sites.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Mayor: City In A 'Post-Holiday Surge' Of Covid Cases
As of Tuesday, the country surpassed 377,000 covid deaths. A month ago, it was 300,000.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Senior Living Facility In Summit Gets COVID-19 Vaccines
Seniors in long-term facilities, and the staffs, are getting vaccinated first in New Jersey. Find out which seniors will be next.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy Warns People To 'Assume' New COVID Strain Is In NJ
Gov. Phil Murphy has warned people that they should assume a new strain of the coronavirus is in New Jersey. Here's why.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Puts Brakes On Towing Cars After Residents See MVC Delays
Newark won’t tow cars for 30 days, with some exceptions. Many essential workers haven’t been able to renew their licenses and registrations.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Jersey City Seniors, Front Liners Get Free Uber For COVID Vaccine
Jersey City and Uber agreed to bring seniors and front liners for free to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The US death toll has reached 377,000.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Coronavirus 'Seriously Impacting' Staffing In Livingston Schools
VIDEO: A wave of Livingston families switched to all-online classes after the holidays. See other COVID-19 updates in the district.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy's State-Of-The-State Address Amid COVID
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy delivered his State-of-the-State address and discussed schools, vaccines and NJ taxes amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Begins Pre-Registering Seniors For COVID-19 Vaccine
Mayor Ravi Bhalla said seniors can sign up, but won't get an appointment yet. 375,000 Americans have died of coronavirus as of Monday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Petition Supports School Reopening: 'Stay The Course'
West Orange’s schools hit the brakes on a reopen plan as COVID-19 cases spiked in NJ. Now, some parents say it's safe for in-person classes.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Chamber Trying To Funnel ON3 Workers To Local Businesses
The Nutley Chamber of Commerce is reaching out to workers at the old Hoffmann-La Roche campus with hopes of jumpstarting local businesses.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Plan To Save Beloved Montclair Theater Put On Ice Amid Pandemic
There was a plan to renovate the Bellevue Theatre. But it may have become yet another business casualty of the COVID-19 crisis, reports say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
2 Large Newark Parties Busted Amid COVID: 'Selfish,' Top Cop Says
Despite strict coronavirus rules and curfews, people continue to hold large, booze-fueled events throughout the Brick City, authorities say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ COVID, Vaccines, Marijuana Updates
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke at 12 noon and addressed schools, vaccines and marijuana legalization amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Millburn Residents Can Ask Questions At Covid Vaccine Forum
Millburn residents have been invited to take part in the virtual covid vaccine forum with NJ medical professionals this Thursday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Administers COVID Vaccine To Police And Firefighters
"I am one who is allergic to several medications," said Police Chief Ken Ferrante, encouraging people to do their own research.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hudson County’s Weekly COVID Cases Up 6.3 Percent: See Updates
The coronavirus continues to take a grim toll on Hudson County, according to updated state data. See updates.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Union County’s Weekly COVID Cases Up 3.6 Percent: See Updates
The coronavirus continues to take a grim toll on Union County, according to updated state data. See updates.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Essex County Weekly COVID Cases Up 5 Percent: See Town Updates
The coronavirus continues to take a heavy toll on Essex County. See updated case and death totals for each town and city.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
NJ Coronavirus, Vaccine Updates: Here's What You Need To Know
Here's how NJ towns and counties are impacted, as well as the latest developments on the coronavirus crisis, vaccines, schools and closures.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Formulates Plan To Vaccinate Seniors As 2 More Pass Away
Mayor Ravi Bhalla said soon, seniors in the mile-square city will get to pre-register for the COVID vaccine.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Curfew Extended In Newark As Cases Rise
Newark will continue its mandatory, nightly curfew for nonessential businesses and some neighborhoods. See the details here.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Memorial Service Set For Late Millburn Teen Robbie Almgren
A service for friends of late Millburn High School senior Robbie Almgren, who passed away last month, will be held at the school Saturday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Union County COVID Vaccination Shots Given As Rollout Begins
A nurse from Cranford administered the first shot at the new Union County coronavirus vaccination center Thursday. Here's what happens next
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
