Newark, NJ|News|
Praise, Criticism For NJ $14B Business Tax Breaks In Essex County
Local officials say a $14 billion tax incentive package will help struggling businesses in Essex County. But critics aren’t so sure.
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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Livingston, NJ|News|
Doc Who Got COVID Vaccination Dies; Pfizer Says 'No Connection'
Authorities are probing the death of a New Jersey-trained doctor who died weeks after getting the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 virus vaccine.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
NJ's 6 Reasons Why COVID-19 Vaccine Isn't Moving Fast Enough
NJ officials, facing criticism, gave six reasons why the COVID-19 vaccine isn't arriving fast enough for the state's 9 million residents.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Schools Push Back Plan To Reopen Again (Here’s When)
All remote instruction will be extended until after spring break in the Newark Public School District amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Prison Hunger Strikes Continue In NJ As ICE Detainees Fear COVID
A wave of prison hunger strikes in New Jersey has spread to the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Two More Hoboken Residents Pass Away From Coronavirus
Mayor Ravi Bhalla also clarified the phases of COVID vaccination in an alert on Wednesday. Find out when you may be eligible.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ COVID, Vaccine, Closures Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy began speaking at 1 p.m. and he addressed the expansion of the NJ vaccine program.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Residents Of Hoboken, Secaucus, More Can Use New Vaccine Website
A new Hudson County covid vaccine website was announced on Tuesday to provide appointments and information for residents.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Two More Westfield Residents Pass Away From Coronavirus
Mayor Shelley Brindle said that the town will participate in a national day of remembrance and said residents can submit names.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Company Offers Virtual Doctor Visits For Medical Marijuana In NJ
New Jersey is letting people qualify for medical marijuana remotely during the coronavirus pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
City Of Summit Releases Total Coronavirus Case Numbers For 2020
A total of 971 Summit residents have tested positive for coronavirus in 2020, according to the city. Here's a breakdown of recent cases.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
NJ Bill To Give Bars More 'Outdoor' Freedom Amid COVID Is Vetoed
Gov. Murphy vetoed a bill on Monday that he says would have allowed NJ bars and restaurants more freedom while operating outside amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Hospital Workers Get Second Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine
It was “take two” for frontline hospital workers at University Hospital, who got their follow-up dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
NJ COVID Nursing Home Deaths, Cases Spike As Murphy Points Blame
Gov. Murphy assigned blame as he's facing pressure over the near doubling of NJ long-term-care COVID cases and deaths. See county breakdown.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ COVID, Vaccine, Closures Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke at 1 p.m. and addressed schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Medical Group Starts Vaccines For Area Health Workers
On Monday, SMG patients 18 and older who are health care workers can sign up for the covid vaccine.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield: How To Improve On-Site Learning?
As Union County schools stay remote after winter break, some parents are discussing the challenges of hybrid and remote learning.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford Schools Report Positive Coronavirus Cases While On Break
Families may choose to switch from on-site to remote or vice versa starting in February. Find out the latest numbers.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
In NJ Schools, Coronavirus Pandemic Challenges Continue
Some districts will start 2021 with remote instruction, others have plans to expand in-person on hold. Will vaccines change that?
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
10 Ways The Coronavirus Has Changed New Jersey
2020 is officially in the rearview mirror. But the heartaches and hope that emerged during NJ’s ongoing battle with COVID-19 will endure.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
When Can You Get COVID-19 Vaccine In NJ? Here's The New 2021 List
UPDATE: New Jersey has updated the list that shows, in order, when you can get the COVID-19 vaccine and where. Here's what you should know.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
COVID Vaccines, New Business: Looking Ahead In Hudson County 2021
When will schools, businesses, and life get back to normal in Hudson County? And what will happen with hospital sales? Read on.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
COVID Vaccines, Development: Looking Ahead In Union County, 2021
When will schools, downtown, and life get back to normal in Union County? Stories below, and a link to puppy photos.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Updated Information As Union County COVID Vaccine Sites Announced
A report has revealed when the COVID vaccines will begin as sites have been identified for health care workers to make appointments.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
20 New Cases Of COVID-19 In West Caldwell Heading Into New Year
West Caldwell Mayor: “Be careful and try and limit house gatherings to under 10 people.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Looking To 2021 In Essex County: Coronavirus, Schools, Business
Enough with 2020. Here are three things to ponder as Essex County greets a new year.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
COVID, Dining, Candy Chutes: Hoboken's Top Stories 2020
Hoboken saw tragedy and triumph. Patch looks back at the top stories from the community in 2020.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
COVID, ICE, And Bruuuce: Hudson County's Top Stories 2020
Hudson County saw tragedy and triumph. Patch looks back at the top stories from the community in 2020.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
COVID, Teens, And Business: Westfield's 2020 Year In Review
Westfield saw tragedy and triumph. Patch is looking back at the top stories from the community in 2020.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
COVID, Remote School, Dining: Union County's Top Stories In 2020
Union County saw tragedy and triumph. Patch is looking back at the top stories from the community in 2020.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Essex County's Top Stories Of 2020: COVID, Protests, Election
Take a look back on a year nobody in Essex County will forget. See our collected top news stories of 2020.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Updated Information As Essex County COVID Vaccine Sites Announced
UPDATE: Updated information has been released now that the first wave of COVID vaccines has begun in Essex, and new sites have been named.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
COVID Bills Signed Into Law As NJ Death Toll Hits 7-Month High
WATCH: Gov. Murphy signed more COVID-19 bills into law as NJ hit a 7-month two-day high in fatalities. Here's what these laws will do.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Maplewood Parents Must Decide By Jan. 4 About Return To School
A hybrid plan for on-site education is set to begin Jan. 19, and the district has released a presentation on what that means.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Woman, 34: 'I Was Scared I Wouldn't Wake Up' Due To Virus
A young Hoboken resident shared her struggle with coronavirus via a city update: "Don’t be selfish and don’t fall into peer pressure."
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Two More Hoboken Residents Pass Away From Coronavirus
A total of four Hoboken residents have died from the virus in December, after no fatalities were reported in the city since last May.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Saint Barnabas Will Oversee COVID Vaccinations At Livingston Mall
The Essex County-run vaccination site is open to residents of Belleville, Livingston, Millburn, Maplewood, Newark, Orange and South Orange.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|News|
Here's Who May Get COVID Vaccine Next, And Where, In NJ
In total, there will be more than 200 COVID vaccine sites across NJ, from ShopRite pharmacies to doctor's offices. Here's what else.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|News|
NJ Marijuana Legalization Bill Is Delayed
NJ lawmakers have now hit a roadblock in the process of legalizing marijuana, sources say. Here's what is next.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Turtle Back Zoo Closing Again Due To COVID-19 Case Rise In NJ
The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo will be temporarily closing for the second time in a year due to the coronavirus.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
