Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair State Will Require COVID Vaccines From Most Students
Montclair State University students will need a COVID-19 vaccine to return to campus this fall — with a few exceptions.
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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Maplewood, NJ|News|
All Maplewood Students Set To Be Back In School On May 3
Some students in the South Orange-Maplewood School District have been remote for over a year.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
NJ Courts Prepare For Onslaught Of Coronavirus Eviction Cases
There are more than 50,000 pending eviction cases in New Jersey, with 194,000 new filings expected by 2022, court administrators said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|News|
With Cherry Hill Opening, Planet Fitness Grows Amid Pandemic
A 20,000 square-foot facility at Barclay Farms Shopping Center is the third Planet Fitness Billy Olson has opened during the COVID pandemic.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and address schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
Somerset County Expands COVID Vaccination Waiting List
Somerset County residents 40 years and older can now sign up for the Somerset County COVID Vaccination Waiting List.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Argument Over Social Distancing At Nutley Coffee Shop: Police
A dispute over coronavirus guidelines took place at a coffee shop in Nutley, authorities said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Announces Plans For $26M In COVID Recovery Funds
Bloomfield will use the funds to replace lead service lines, plug a revenue gap, expand vaccinations and avoid police/firefighter layoffs.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJPAC In Newark Wants COVID Vaccine Or Test From Concertgoers
NJPAC will reopen this summer for indoor, socially distanced events. But you’ll need proof of a COVID-19 vaccine or test to attend a show.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair School Official Gives Update On Milestone COVID Reopen
Montclair schools will roll out pooled COVID testing in the near future. Here are some other key updates as students return to classrooms.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Reopening Updates
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday and address schools, vaccines and NJ reopenings amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
Is NJ COVID Reopening Too Fast Or Not Enough? Take The Patch Poll
Take Patch's survey and tell us whether you think New Jersey is reopening too fast or not enough amid the COVID crisis.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
NJ Harpist Invited To Play Rock Hits At Coronavirus Vaccine Site
A harpist from Bloomfield played at a site in West Caldwell. Songs included “Is This Love,” “Imagine,” “Creep” and “Stairway to Heaven.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
NJ Man's $1 Trillion Lawsuit Blames Trump For Coronavirus Deaths
A former prison inmate-turned-activist is accusing Donald Trump of recklessly pushing for “herd immunity” despite the lack of a vaccine.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Supports COVID Hunger Strikers
An estimated 500,000 undocumented residents of NJ and their families deserve coronavirus aid, advocates said during a rally in Newark.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Push For Biden To 'Cancel Student Debt' Continues In New Jersey
Paying for college is tough enough. But during a pandemic? Fuhgeddaboudit, these New Jersey students and lawmakers say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and address schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Schools Get Donation Of 6,000 Bottles Of Water
When Bloomfield students return to classrooms, water fountains will be off. A local ShopRite stepped up to help quench their thirst.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Elementary School Students Return To Classrooms
Montclair public school students are gradually coming back to classrooms. It marks the beginning of the end of a bitter legal battle.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Tries To Ease Pandemic Pain, Waives Sidewalk Café Fees
Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller said he hopes that even more local restaurants will offer outdoor dining this year.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Schools Move To Hybrid Timetable Ahead Of Reopen
Bloomfield’s public schools continue to rev the engines for a return to the classroom amid the coronavirus crisis.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Public Schools Reopen From Coronavirus: Here’s The Plan
New Jersey’s largest public school district is back in the classroom for the first time in more than a year.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy is set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday and address schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Parents Say They Plan To Protest School Covid Quarantines
Two parents say the quarantines have been too extreme for the number of cases, interfering with kids' extracurricular activities.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Nurses Push For Hazard Pay, ‘Safe Staffing’ Amid Pandemic
As the COVID crisis endures, thousands of NJ health care workers are falling back on another form of job protection: collective bargaining.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Free Coronavirus Tests, Food Giveaway Event In Newark
Essex County continues to hold free COVID-19 testing and food distributions in Newark. See the latest dates here.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Worried Newark Workers Ask United Airlines: Are We Getting Fired?
Thousands of catering workers say their jobs are at risk, despite a massive "taxpayer bailout" for United Airlines amid the COVID pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
NJ COVID Wave To Peak In Spring, Gov. Murphy Says: What To Expect
Gov. Murphy said models show when the COVID-19 crisis will peak in NJ. Here's what you should expect as NJ considers removing restrictions.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Schools Praise ‘Extraordinary’ Nurses With Video
“Our nurses are heroes every year, every day,” Livingston’s school superintendent said. “They teach us, inspire us and take care of us.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Millburn Schools Offer Covid Tests During And After Spring Break
Eight people tested positive during past weekly testing, the superintendent said, and they may have not known they had the virus.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Unions Say Revamped Deal With Rutgers Will Stop Layoffs
The new agreement aims to protect the livelihoods of university staff amid “significant financial losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and address schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Donor Gives Coronavirus Stimulus Check To Montclair Food Pantry
“I am grateful to have a roof over my head and food to put on the table … Please use my donation to supply food to needy families.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Coronavirus Cases Rise 72 Percent In 3 Months
Montclair's cumulative COVID-19 cases are up 72 percent since January. See month-by-month totals for the past year.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
COVID Vaccines Will Expand To NJ Residents 16 And Older
There’s a big leap coming for coronavirus vaccination efforts in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Huge FEMA Vaccine Site In Newark Also Serves Other NJ Towns
NJ’s largest COVID vaccine site gets its own doses from the feds. It serves several towns in Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Fitness Center In Short Hills Closes After 6 Years
The popular gym closed as of Saturday: "With the events of the past year, it is simply not feasible to continue."
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Monday and address schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Essex County Eagerly Awaits Cherry Blossoms; Festival Goes Online
The popular Cherry Blossom Fest will be virtual due to the pandemic. But you can still visit Branch Brook Park to see 5,000 trees bloom.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Maplewood Gives Update On Schools: 3,825 Teachers To Get Vaccine
Maplewood's mayor said they've secured nearly 4,000 slots for South Orange-Maplewood educators. But when will schools reopen to all grades?
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
