Newark, NJ|News|
Newark City Worker Vaccine Mandate Survives Court Challenge
Police and fire department union leaders tried to put a halt to Newark's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city employees.
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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Montclair, NJ|News|
Less Than 10 COVID Cases So Far In Montclair Schools: Official
“At this time, we have only seen a very low number of cases,” Superintendent Jonathan Ponds said. See other coronavirus updates here.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Moorestown Tech Company Helped Guide Businesses Through Pandemic
When businesses in Moorestown needed to adjust to restrictions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, VoIP Doctors was there to help.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Essex County COVID Update: Case Totals, How To Get Vaccine
See town-by-town case and death totals in Essex County. Learn how to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Essex County Still Has The Most Homeless People In New Jersey
More than one in five NJ residents experiencing homelessness live in Essex County. About 6 percent of them said COVID-19 was the cause.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
4 Quick Updates From Montclair Schools: Coronavirus, Ida Recovery
Get updates on the use of “shields” in Montclair classrooms, a district transportation shortage, outdoor lunch and pooled COVID-19 testing.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Deptford, NJ|News|
Community Rallies For Struggling West Deptford Gas Station Owner
Michael Coleman's small business has struggled amid the coronavirus pandemic, and his wife is battling cancer for the second time.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Poll Finds Most Newark Parents Support Vaccines, Masks In Schools
As students return to classrooms for a new school year, a poll of Newark parents found that most support vaccines and mandatory masks.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Teacher Positive For COVID; Some Students Quarantine
No students have become infected as a result of contact with the staff member, a Bloomfield school official said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Gloucester Twp. Increases Award For Struggling Small Businesses
Small businesses in Gloucester Township that are struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic are now eligible for up to $10,000 in relief.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Schools Short 120 Staff Positions To Start Year: Report
When the school year kicked off, Newark’s public schools were flush with hundreds of new teachers. But it wasn’t enough, a report says.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
$8M In Grants Available For Camden County Nonprofits
Nonprofit groups in Camden County are now eligible for up to $500,000 in grant money that is available from the federal government.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
First COVID, Now Ida: Montclair Restaurant Owner Not Giving Up
A Montclair restaurant owner sold his home to save his business from the pandemic. But fate had another nasty surprise in store: Ida.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
COVID-19 Testing Program Revived In Burlington County Amid Spike
Burlington County is reviving a coronavirus testing program that was paused over the summer as cases spike, driven by the delta variant.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
See The First Day Of School In West Orange: 2021 PHOTOS
Students from preschool through high school returned to classrooms in West Orange, many for the first time in nearly 18 months.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Cops, Firefighters Protest Newark Vaccine Mandate At City Hall
Mayor to Union: “More officers died from COVID in one year in Newark than officers have died in multiple years combined on this job.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|News|
Temporary Remote Learning Plans In Place For Cherry Hill Schools
The Cherry Hill Public School District has a temporary remote learning plan in place for COVID-19 positive students and exposures.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Essex County COVID Cases Still High, CDC Says: See Local Updates
More than 66% of eligible Essex County residents are fully vaccinated. But case spread in the area remains "high," federal officials say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Film Permits: See What Shows Came To The City Last Year
Newark has seen a rise in film permits after a pandemic dip. Shows include "The Equalizer," "Law & Order" and "Wu-Tang: An American Saga."
Eric Kiefer and Steve Pasternak, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Business Sets Hours For Vaccinated Customers Only
Eleven people responded with comments after a Hoboken business owner set aside times for vaccinated guests only. Here's how they felt.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Essex County Still Struggling With COVID Cases: See Local Updates
Unfortunately, the story remains the same in Essex County, the CDC says. See how YOUR town or city has been doing with COVID-19 spread.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Worried About Eviction In NJ? Fill Out This Crucial Form
New Jersey's coronavirus eviction ban is still active. But renters may not be automatically protected – here’s what they need to do.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Thousands Of NJ Security Guards Want Pay Raises Amid Pandemic
“We put our lives at risk and our families’ health on the line when we showed up to work – while everyone stayed home.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Camden County College Wipes Out Tuition Balance For 540 Students
Camden County College is using CARES Act funding it received to wipe out last year's balances for 540 students.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Here's What's In The Gloucester Township K-8 Back To School Plan
The Gloucester Township K-8 Public School District has posted its safe return to school plan online. Here are some of the details.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Should Use Fed Aid To Soften $1B Business Tax Hike, Group Says
New Jersey businesses are facing a $252 million unemployment insurance tax increase in October, and a $1 billion hike over three years.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
Cinnaminson School Board Votes On Safe Return Plan Aug. 31
The Cinnaminson Board of Education will vote on the proposed return to school plan at its next meeting on Aug. 31.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
More Parents Protest NJ School Mask Mandate In The Caldwells
A group of peeved parents vented about mandatory masks at a meeting of the Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Free Center In Newark Will Address Local ‘Hunger’ For Tutoring
The Newark Unites Tutoring Center is taking applications from 9th and 10th graders who go to any Newark public school.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Moorestown School District Presents Safe Return Plan
The Moorestown Public School District recently presented its plan for a safe return to school this fall.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
Burlington County Launches Online Portal To Help Businesses
Burlington County has launched a portal to help businesses start, grow and thrive as businesses continue to struggle amid the pandemic.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Black Horse Pike School District Presents Safe Return Plan
The Black Horse Pike Regional School District recently presented its plan for a safe return to school this fall.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Unvaccinated Student In West Orange? Quarantine If You Travel
Unvaccinated students in West Orange public schools will have to take a COVID-19 test and quarantine when they return from a family trip.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Moorestown Council Going Virtual Again As COVID-19 Cases Spike
As the number of new coronavirus cases continues to climb, Moorestown Council has decided to return to virtual meeting formats.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|News|
Masks Required For Cherry Hill Board Of Education Meetings
Anyone attending Cherry Hill Board of Education meetings in-person must wear a mask. There will also be participation via Zoom.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Essex County Stuck In ‘High’ Coronavirus Status: See Local Totals
Essex County is still seeing a "high" spread of coronavirus, the CDC says. See town-by-town case updates here.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Lockdowns Lead To Creative Business For Hoboken Kid, 6, And Mom
After a NJ mom was furloughed during the first month of the pandemic, she and her daughter, 6, turned their Crayon project into a business.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|News|
Cherry Hill Schools Preparing For Upcoming Year Amid Pandemic
The Cherry Hill Public School District is using money from the American Rescue Plan to prepare for the upcoming academic year.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Parents Blast Mask Policy At West Essex School Board Meeting
It’s no longer a local decision, the West Essex Regional School District says. Dozens of anti-maskers decided to speak out anyway.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Restaurant Wants Vaccine Proof To Eat Inside: Reports
The owner of Ruthie’s Bar-B-Que and Pizza said there’s been “no resistance” from customers about the new coronavirus policy.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
