Newark, NJ|News|
Black-Owned Art Gallery In Newark Needs Help Amid COVID Pandemic
Akwaaba Gallery in Newark is asking for help to keep running as it tries to survive the financial chaos of the coronavirus 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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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
NJ Latino Groups Reach 200K Voters With COVID-19 Relief Campaign
The drive to raise awareness about the Latino community's struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic is just getting started, advocates say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Essex County Prisons Hit 500-Dose Mark For COVID-19 Vaccines
More than 500 first and second doses have been given to inmates and detainees in the custody of the Essex County Department of Corrections.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
New Jersey's Largest Coronavirus Vaccine Site Opens In Newark
The massive, FEMA-supported center can vaccinate 42,000 people per week. It’s a "game changer," Gov. Phil Murphy said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Caldwell School Plans Tribute For Principal Who Died Of COVID
There was one thing that James Brown not only believed, but lived every day: People should want to make a difference for others.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Health Care Bill For Newark Airport Heads To Gov. Murphy’s Desk
Some say it's an overdue tribute to some of NJ’s most valuable transportation workers. But three GOP lawmakers say it's a “business killer.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Study Says 'COVID Slide' Is Hurting New Jersey Students
NJ students are suffering from learning loss due to the pandemic, a new study claims. Black and Latinx learners are especially vulnerable.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Maplewood Mayor: Please Get Tested Every 15 Days For Coronavirus
The township announced local testing in the next few weeks, particularly as some families return from Spring Break.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Rosario Dawson Gets Vaccine In Newark: ‘The Best Weapon We Have’
Actor and activist Rosario Dawson, who recently moved to NJ, said she was "thrilled" to get her COVID-19 vaccine.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Announces 2 Covid Deaths, Warns Of 'Virulent' Variants
The city will get another 1,170 Pfizer vaccines this coming week.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Schools Will COVID Test Students, Staff When They Reopen
Newark’s public schools will resume in-person learning in April. There will be testing among consenting teachers and students when they do.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Man Dies At 22 After His Battle With COVID Rallies Town
Jordan Tassy stepped up for his community when Montclair needed him. And it’s just one of many reasons he’ll be missed, mourners say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
1K Boxes Of Food Distributed In Belleville To Fight COVID Hunger
WATCH: “We had another successful emergency food distribution event in Belleville thanks to the steadfast work of our staff and volunteers.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Year At Helm Of Hoboken Coronavirus Hotline: What Volunteers Saw
Volunteers at a Hoboken, NJ covid call center got unusual questions over a year, including from celebrities, and tried their best to help.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
‘Baby Steps’ To Recovery For Montclair Man After Bout With COVID
A Montclair mother says she’s grateful for an outpouring of donations that will help pay off a large amount of unmet medical expenses.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
4 Rutgers Med Students Recall Trial By Fire In Year 1 Of Pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic worsened, more than 1,000 medical, nursing and pharmacy school students at Rutgers University graduated early.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Med Students With Ties To St. Barnabas Recall Year 1 Of Pandemic
It was a trial by fire for Elizabeth Ginalis and Timothy Amin, both of whom have ties to Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Main St. In A 'Renaissance' With New Restaurants: Mayor
Despite pandemic challenges, many new eateries have opened on Main St. The developments have Chatham Borough's mayor impressed.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ COVID, Vaccines, Schools Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and address schools, vaccines and NJ reopenings amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
COVID Vaccine Sites ‘Grossly Underused:’ Essex County Executive
Essex County has seen praise for its vaccine program. But an official says twice as many shots can be given – if New Jersey had them.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Free Training Program Helps Bloomfield Businesses Amid Pandemic
“Bringing people together to share and learn from each other in this way is exactly what our community needs.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
NJ Cites 3 Hoboken Bars For Alleged COVID-19 Violations
The state visited 73 establishments Friday and cited six in Hudson County, a ratio that the state police colonel said was an improvement.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Nonprofit Holding Spring Cleaning Giveaway: Food, Supplies
A Newark nonprofit is helping local residents to get prepared for spring cleaning in the age of the coronavirus.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey|News|
Gov. Murphy: Surge In COVID Variants In NJ Will Delay Reopenings
Gov. Phil Murphy told CNN that New Jersey will have to hold off on reopenings because of the surge in COVID-19 virus variants.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Starts Enforcing Parking Again After COVID Pause
Bloomfield Mayor: “As the state slowly begins to reopen, we will begin enforcing parking regulations again.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey|News|
NJ Counties Backslide In Coronavirus Crisis: Here's Where
A new report suggests the coronavirus risk has risen in a number of New Jersey counties – and even statewide. Here's why and where.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Summit And State Of NJ Looking At Transmission In Sports, School
The city said tests are being conducted to see if coronavirus variants are responsible for spreading the virus in recent sports matches.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
In North Jersey, Menendez Announces $28.6B Restaurant Rescue Fund
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund, part of the American stimulus plan, will help restaurants stay open in New Jersey and nationwide.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Good News: 3 Quick COVID Vaccine Updates In Essex County
This week in Essex County: A landmark 100,000th shot is given, the governor stops by for a visit, and 49 Holocaust survivors get a vaccine.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Millburn Coronavirus Fatality Count Climbs To 9
The first cases of coronavirus in Millburn were reported a year ago.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Maplewood And South Orange To Remember Coronavirus Victims
At a local park, the towns will remember their residents on Sunday who passed away due to the virus in the last 12 months.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
2 Morris School Staffers Died From COVID-19 During The Pandemic
School officials are cautiously developing a phased reopening plan, but some parents would like the timeline expedited.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Gloucester Township Schools Add Day Of In-Person Instruction
Students in the Gloucester Township K-8 School District will see another day of in-person learning after spring break, officials said.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey|News|
Gov. Murphy: NJ Schools Should Move To Reopen 'Now' Amid COVID-19
Gov. Murphy called for NJ schools to move to reopen "now" amid COVID-19 as he faces mounting pressure to get kids back in the classroom.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
More Coronavirus Aid Offered For NJ Home Renters: How To Apply
The pandemic has left many New Jersey renters struggling to pay their bills. Advocates say an eviction crisis may be on the horizon.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Town Council Extends Moratorium On Local Rent Increases
Montclair home renters struggling to make ends meet during the coronavirus pandemic got a breath of relief on Tuesday.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Schools Mark Another Big Milestone In Quest To Reopen
“This plan sets a pathway for Livingston to return to school in September 2021 for full days, five days per week, at all levels.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Moorestown Schools Extend 5-Day In-Person Learning To All Grades
Students in grades 4-12 will return to school for five days of in-person learning on April 19 after a vote by the Board of Education.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Cheer Event Didn't Cause COVID Closure, Official Says
A pair of COVID cases were reported after a cheer team banquet. But they aren't the reason why the high school is closing, an official says.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Coronavirus Death Toll Increases By 3
The mayor released new statistics on local cases and vaccinations, and gave a new link to sign up for a covid-19 shot in Hoboken.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
