Summit, NJ|News|
Summit School District To Go Remote Starting Friday
The decision was made among cases spiking statewide. Additionally, two district schools have gone remote in the past week.
Caren Lissner, 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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Newark, NJ|News|
Essex County Will Distribute Coronavirus Vaccine In 4 Towns
The county will set up vaccination sites in Newark, Livingston, West Caldwell and West Orange. Other towns must go one of these locations.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Officials Give COVID Update: Vaccine, Contact Tracing
Bloomfield continues its efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. Officials said a vaccine will be distributed on a county/regional level.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
NJSIAA Announces Spring Sports Season Dates
After spring athletes lost the 2019-2020 season, the state high school sports association has been trying to give them a full one this year.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
East Orange Closes Skate Park After Youth Seen Without Masks
East Orange closed a local skate park after a “large number” of youth were seen not wearing masks, despite COVID-19 requirements.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
North Caldwell Church Cancels Masses; Pastor Positive For COVID
A North Caldwell church is cancelling its Masses and parish events after its pastor tested positive for the coronavirus.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Ventilator Donation Will Help Clara Maass Hospital Battle COVID
The Belleville hospital’s president said the timing “couldn’t be better.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Closures Update
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy addressed schools and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis. Here's the latest.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Among US Cities That Need 'Most COVID Vaccinations': Study
Newark ranks high among large U.S. cities that will need “the most initial coronavirus vaccinations,” a study claims.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Most In NJ Will Take COVID-19 Vaccine, But Some Skeptical: Survey
Many New Jersey readers who were surveyed said they worry the coronavirus vaccine process has been rushed, and they have safety concerns.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Asbury Park, NJ|News|
NJ School COVID Outbreaks Jump As New Report Says Risk Is Rising
UPDATE: NJ had its biggest weekly jump in school COVID outbreaks and cases as a new state report says the coronavirus risk has risen again.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Offers Free COVID Tests For Service Industry Workers
They’ve been staffing restaurants and working cash registers in a pandemic. And it’s a win for everyone if they get tested, officials say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Special Needs Center Spreads Much-Needed Holiday Cheer
A heartfelt attempt to keep the holiday spirit alive for hundreds of kids with special needs took place in Livingston.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
New 'Zero-Waste' Grocery Store Pops Up In Morristown
Pandemic boredom became a springboard for a vision to make shopping more environmentally friendly with the Zero to 180 Market.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|News|
Woodbridge Pizzeria Gave Food Away To Customers Who Couldn't Pay
"It's the right thing to do. We're here to help each other," said the manager of Brooklyn Pizza in Fords.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Vaccination Center Coming To Old Kmart In West Orange
When a COVID-19 treatment finally makes its way to Essex County, West Orange will have one of four “vaccination centers” in the area.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Moorestown's Pie Lady Praised For 'Uplifting Outdoor Dining'
Christine McHale wants her customers to feel like family and have a sense of normalcy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy NJ Coronavirus, Closures Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy addressed NJ predictive models amid the coronavirus crisis. Here are the latest updates.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy: NJ Recovery May Be Years As COVID Vaccines To Arrive
Gov. Murphy said NJ's COVID-19 recovery could take years just as a leading group says four in 10 of the state's restaurants could shut down.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham School District Releases Coronavirus Data Dashboard
The Chatham Education Association asked the district to create a dashboard, and they pushed a message for families to be careful and honest.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
B2 Bistro + Bar Opens In Toms River
The restaurant owners are applying lessons from their other locations to opening the new one in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
East Orange Mayor Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Will Quarantine
“I was in denial and didn’t think it could happen to me,” Mayor Ted Green said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Rally To Reopen Maplewood Schools To Be Held Saturday
A new 'Safe Return' group says they're worried that the impending Jan. 19 reopening date will be pushed back again.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Monmouth Mall's Ruby Tuesday In Eatontown Now Closed
The Ruby Tuesday in the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown is permanently closed, as is the Ruby Tuesday in Toms River.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Basking Ridge Boutique Shows Little Things Count Amid Pandemic
As Patch highlights Soul Sisters, it's not too late to nominate your favorite place for Basking Ridge Business of the Year.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Gov. Called Congressman Putz For Event. The Restaurant Responded.
The Jersey City restaurant said it's received threats after hosting a Young Republican event, but said it was within coronavirus guidelines.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Updates Hospital Coronavirus Cases; Schools Find More
The school district required testing in order for students to return to on-site learning Monday, and found more than a dozen new cases.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Caring For Cats Amid A Coronavirus Crisis: TNVR In Essex County
The time for action is “meow,” these New Jersey animal advocates say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Ralph's Market In Moorestown Expanded Offerings Amid Pandemic
Ralph's Market began offering more items Moorestown residents might find in grocery stores, and has been nominated as a top business.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Salad Bar Puts Sap's Among Gloucester Twp.'s Best, Readers Say
Patch readers nominated Sap's Produce and its fresh salad bar as of one of Gloucester Township's best businesses.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Manasquan-Belmar, NJ|News|
NJ: Outdoor Gatherings Drop To 25 As COVID Metrics 'Way Too High'
NJ's outdoor gatherings dropped to 25 as Gov. Murphy said several of the state's key metrics have gotten "way too high." Here's the latest.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy NJ Coronavirus, Closures Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy addressed schools and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis. Here's the latest.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Manasquan-Belmar, NJ|News|
NJ Tops 6K New Cases For 1st Time, Clarifies Entertainment Rules
Gov. Murphy clarified NJ's entertainment rules as the state's new daily cases hit their highest point ever. Here's where the new cases hit.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
NJ Coronavirus 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, schools and closures in NJ.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
10-Day COVID 'Lockdown' In Newark Ends; Mayor Says It Worked
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka issued a new set of coronavirus guidelines for the winter months and holiday seasons. See them here.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Tests Town Workers For Coronavirus After Thanksgiving
With the help of Clara Maass hospital, Bloomfield tested all of its municipal employees after they returned from their holiday breaks.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Camuso Christmas Display Will Be Open For 2020
A beloved holiday display in Livingston will return. Masks must be worn, and visitors should social distance, organizers say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Grandma Writes Book With Grandkids Amid COVID Pandemic
A New Jersey grandmother is staying connected to her grandchildren with the power of literature. Welcome to “Babi’s Book Club.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Mega Vaccination Center Proposed At Ex-Sears Store In Livingston
The old Sears store at the Livingston Mall could see new life as a coronavirus vaccination center.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
Chef Opens Authentic Indian Kitchen In Chatham
Sonny Kumar has bounced around, cooking in different facilities during the pandemic. Now he has his own place at Sonny's Indian Kitchen.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
