Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Cops Find 200 People Partying At Illegal Warehouse 'Bar'
Newark police said 200 people were “eating, drinking alcohol and participating in illegal gambling in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
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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Manasquan-Belmar, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Closures Updates
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke beginning at 1 p.m. and he addressed marijuana, vaccines and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Gives New Coronavirus Numbers, Testing Sites
The city has added testing sites for the week after Christmas.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
NJ School COVID Outbreaks Up As Many Districts Have Gone Remote
NJ reported a sharp rise in school cases and outbreaks this month as many districts have switched to remote learning. Here's who.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hudson County Opens First Coronavirus Vaccination Site In NJ
The Hudson County coronavirus vaccination site opened Wednesday and vaccinated its first patient, a Secaucus-based nurse, at 3 p.m.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Closures Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke at 1 p.m. and he addressed schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Hospital ER Head Gets, And Discusses, Coronavirus Vaccine
Also: Hudson County opened its vaccine center for health care workers and (eventually) residents Wednesday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
NJ COVID Public Health Emergency Extended As Cases, Deaths Rise
Gov. Murphy extended NJ's public health emergency as COVID-19 cases and deaths have peaked yet again – and as vaccines are distributed.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Closures Updates
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke beginning at 12:30 p.m. and addressed schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|News|
Here's When NJ May Be 'Back To Normal' – And You'll Be COVID-Free
State officials outlined plans for reaching "herd immunity" in New Jersey – and when you'll be safe from COVID-19 once the vaccines work.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Schools To Go Remote For One Week After Winter Break
The district will arrange for testing before students return. Last time, the testing found 17 positive cases.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
No Nursing Home COVID-19 Vaccines On Monday; NJ Missed Deadline
State officials said they missed the deadline for starting COVID-19 vaccinations at nursing homes. Now New Jersey has to wait to start.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Top Coronavirus News Stories Of 2020 In Essex County
Essex County has been one of the hardest-hit areas of New Jersey during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what happened this year in the news.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy: NJ Got Short Shrift On COVID Vaccine; Feds Apologize
As for the COVID-18 vaccine, Gov. Murphy says NJ didn't get what it expected. Here's what's going to happen as the US government apologizes.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Moorestown Mall To Serve As COVID Vaccine 'Megasite,' Murphy Says
The Moorestown Mall has been selected as one of six “megasites” throughout the state that will distribute the coronavirus vaccine.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Closures Updates
WATCH: Gov. Murphy addressed schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid the COVID crisis. Here's the latest.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Work Or Kids? NJ Parents Find Tough Choices Amid COVID Pandemic
“The coronavirus crisis is forcing many parents, mostly moms, to cut their hours or quit their jobs,” an expert in New Jersey said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
WATCH: NJ Transit Service To Resume As NJ Nor'easter Winds Down
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke at a news conference and addressed the major nor'easter that dumped 10 inches of snow in NJ and caused closures.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Motor Vehicle Center Closing; Worker Tests For COVID-19
The Newark Regional/Licensing Center will be closed until Dec. 31. An employee tested positive for the coronavirus, NJMVC officials said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy: Could Nor'easter Hurt COVID Vaccine's NJ Delivery?
Gov. Phil Murphy expressed concern that the nor'easter snowstorm could hurt the coronavirus vaccine's delivery to NJ. Here's why.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hudson County To Open Coronavirus Vaccination Center Next Week
Essential healthcare workers, funeral directors, and lab workers will be the first vaccinated at Hudson County’s site in Kearny, NJ.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Mayor: You Won’t Be 'Forced' To Take COVID-19 Vaccine
"Contrary to some false social media claims, you will not be forced to take the vaccine, nor have to pay for it, nor be paid to take it."
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Nor'easter Snow, COVID Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy addressed the NJ nor'easter and provided the latest news on the coronavirus.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Loses Second Resident In A Month To Coronavirus
The city had previously gone 6 months without a resident succumbing to the virus. The city's hospital is treating 30 patients for the virus.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Essex County Releases Plan To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccines for frontline health care workers have arrived in NJ. Here’s the plan when more doses arrive in Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Maplewood Woman Starts Farm Box Delivery Service Amid Pandemic
Starting a business during a pandemic? It worked for this woman who's bringing fresh food from New Jersey farms throughout North Jersey.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Meet 5 Newark Hospital Workers Who Got Historic Vaccinations
A Newark nurse got the ultimate birthday gift: New Jersey’s first COVID-19 vaccination. Meet 4 other health care heroes who got the shot.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
East Windsor, NJ|News|
East Windsor Man Named A TIME Magazine Hero Of 2020
He started shopping for people who couldn't leave home. Since then, he and family have made more than 1,000 grocery trips.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Business Owner Named A TIME Magazine Hero Of 2020
He started shopping for people who couldn't leave home. Since then, he and family have made more than 1,000 grocery trips.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
First COVID-19 Vaccines In NJ: Here's Who Will Get It Next
Watch history being made as the first coronavirus vaccines are administered in NJ. Who will get it next?
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Bernards Township May Extend COVID-Era Restaurant Permits
Several local restaurants expanded outdoor dining during the pandemic. Some changes could last after COVID or become permanent.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair And Nutley Parents Protest, Demand Schools Reopen
Dozens of people rallied in Montclair and Nutley to demand that schools reopen for in-person classes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Seton Hall Prep In West Orange Goes Back To All-Remote Classes
Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange is once again switching to all-remote classes due to the coronavirus.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
COVID Exposure During Holiday Party At Verona Fire Station: OEM
Several members of the Verona Fire Department were exposed to the coronavirus during an unauthorized holiday get-together, officials said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
Morristown Medical Confident In Bed Capacity If COVID Surges More
Federal officials provided capacity numbers for hospitals around the nation. Here were Morristown Medical Center's totals.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Closures Updates
WATCH: Gov. Murphy addressed vaccines and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis. Here's the latest.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken: If Snow Disrupts School, We'll Go Remote (UPDATED)
Superintendent Johnson clarified further what the policy is. See how much snow Hoboken is expected to get on Wednesday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Millburn Superintendent: For First 2 Snow Days, School Will Close
Click our links to see how much snow Millburn is supposed to get Wednesday night.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Vaccines Coming To NJ On Tuesday: Here's When, Where
New Jersey will get its first doses of the vaccine this week at six hospitals. Here's when and where.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Essex County's Case Rate In COVID 'Red Zone:' See Town Updates
The coronavirus continues to take a toll on Essex County. Here are the latest numbers for each town and city.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
