Newark, NJ|News|
UPDATED: Newark City Workers Must Get Vaccine, Or Could Be Fired
New Jersey’s largest city is requiring all municipal workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine – or they could lose their jobs.
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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Westfield, NJ|News|
Addamsfest And Halloween Parade In Westfield: Tentative Dates Set
Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle revealed some details of fall events, including a Halloween parade and the popular Addamsfest celebration.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Permanent Outdoor Dining Possible For Moorestown In Wake Of COVID
Moorestown Council discussed requirements for making outdoor dining a permanent part of life in Moorestown.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Essex County Bumped Up To ‘High’ COVID Level: See Local Stats
When it comes to COVID-19 cases, things are getting worse in Essex County – not better, the CDC says. See town-by-town stats here.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Get COVID Vaccine Or No Spaghetti For You, Says City
Two annual Hoboken events, the Propelify Innovation Festival and the Spaghetti Block Party Dinner, will now require proof of vaccination.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Here’s The Plan For COVID Booster Shots In Essex County
Essex County will be giving booster vaccinations to people with “compromised immune systems.” Here’s what you need to know.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
NJ Eviction Moratorium Created Nightmare For Seaside Landlord
The pandemic eviction moratorium has stood between thousands of people and homelessness. For one landlord, it created a tenant from hell.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
Rowan Sets COVID Vaccine, Testing Policies Ahead Of School Year
Unvaccinated Rowan students and staff will be required to wear masks and get weekly COVID-19 tests when they return to in-person classes.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Disney On Ice Coming To Prudential Center In Newark
Want to see Mickey Mouse and pals hit the ice in New Jersey? Guests will have to follow COVID-19 rules; see them here.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Will Create 6,600 Affordable Homes In 5 Years: Mayor
Newark will use some of its federal recovery funds to create affordable housing. Here are some other plans to beef up its housing stock.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Masks In Schools? Debate Continues In Essex County [POLL]
“Masks are our first line of defense,” some say. “They’re more trouble than they’re worth,” others allege.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Montclair, NJ|News|
COVID Spread Still ‘Substantial’ In Essex County: See Local Stats
See updated coronavirus case totals for each town and city in Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
NJ COVID Eviction Law Is Game Changer For Renters, Landlords
Tenants need protection from homelessness. Landlords need income. A revamped eviction ban in New Jersey will provide both, supporters say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Masks In Montclair Schools ‘Not A Political Decision:’ Official
Montclair School Superintendent: “For me, it’s not a political decision … it’s a medical decision.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
New Jersey Renters Fear Eviction As Federal Moratorium Ends
More than 1.4 million tenants in the U.S. say eviction is knocking at the front door. Here are some resources that may help in New Jersey.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Essex County Has ‘Substantial’ COVID Transmission, CDC Says
See updated totals of coronavirus cases for each town in Essex County, and compare to previous weeks.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Moorestown Schools Planning Safe Return To School, Seek New Super
The Moorestown Public School District is seeking a new superintendent while exploring options for a safe return to school.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Masking Policy In Gloucester Schools As Delta Variant Hits NJ
These are the masking policies in the Gloucester Township K-8 and Black Horse Pike Regional School District ahead of the new school year.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|News|
Cherry Hill Schools Mull Masking Rules As Delta Variant Hits NJ
The district made its second presentation of its safe return to schools plan at Tuesday's Board of Education meeting.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
Cinnaminson Developing Safety Guidelines As Delta Variant Hits NJ
School officials in Cinnaminson are still mulling over questions surrounding masks and other reopening plans.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Schools Hold Firm On Masks As Delta Variant Hits NJ
The Newark Public School District will keep following CDC guidance, the local health department and “science,” officials said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
NJ Mask Mandates Guided By ‘Local Realities,’ Gov. Says
The delta variant has spiked COVID-19 cases, and federal officials over the weekend are considering new mask guidance. Here is NJ's stance.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Battleship NJ To Get $512K To Continue Operating After Pandemic
Battleship New Jersey will receive $512,339 in federal funding to continue operating after it was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|News|
Cherry Hill Council Resumes In-Person Meetings As Pandemic Wanes
Cherry Hill Council returned to in-person meetings last week, but will continue to provide access to meetings via Zoom.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Vaccinated Hobokenite Stuck In Panama Gets Second COVID Test Back
A Hoboken woman was quarantining in Panama because of a positive COVID test she believed was false. She has now gotten a new test result.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Businesses Hope Jazz Festival Can Boost Local Economy
The owners of a new restaurant and beer garden are just a few of the entrepreneurs looking forward to the 2021 Montclair Jazz Fest.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Haddonfield-Haddon Township, NJ|News|
Delaware Memorial Bridge Sees Record Traffic In Wake Of COVID
The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) reported record traffic volume at the Delaware Memorial Bridge for the month of June.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Jazz Fest Is Reborn ‘Bigger And Better’ For 2021
One of the most beloved jazz festivals in North Jersey is bringing the “healing power of music” back to Montclair.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Library Reopens Bellevue Branch After COVID Closure
“This library building is exactly what Montclair needs right now.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Gloucester Township Schools Outline Plan For Safe Reopening
The Gloucester Township K-8 Public School District has outlined its plans for a Safe Return To School ahead of a full reopening this fall.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Essex County COVID Update: Vaccine, Case Totals For Each Town
See a town-by-town list of vaccine rates and coronavirus cases in Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Nonprofit Hopes Bar Crawl Can Boost Nightlife Economy
A Newark nonprofit will hold its first live event since 2019: the Lincoln Park Music Festival “House Music Bar Crawl.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
New Jersey Courts Try To Settle Cases As Eviction Backlog Swells
The NJ Supreme Court is ordering tenants and landlords to try and solve their disputes without a trial.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Will Use $14M In Federal Aid To Help Renters, Landlords
Newark will use $14 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to help struggling renters and landlords amid the pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Rutgers Study: Can Probiotics Help Protect Against COVID-19?
Rutgers University will test whether probiotics – bacteria found in the intestines – can boost the body’s natural defenses against COVID-19.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Permanent Outdoor Dining To Get Closer Look In Moorestown
Moorestown Council is considering making outdoor dining a permanent part of life in the township.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Outrage, Lawsuit In NJ After ICE Transfers 30 Immigrant Detainees
The U.S. has moved from the Trump era to the Biden years. But the protests in Essex County continue – and so do the deportations.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Masks For Newark Public School Students, Staff Will Continue
New Jersey isn't making students wear masks when they return to classrooms this fall, but its largest public school district will.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Schools Release Plan To Reopen In September 2021
Will kids have to wear face masks? What happens if a student gets COVID? Here’s the tentative blueprint for a new school year in Montclair.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
Cinnaminson Schools Outline Plan For Safe Reopening
The Cinnaminson Public School District has outlined its plans for a Safe Return To School ahead of a full reopening this fall.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
