Fate Of NJ Indoor Dining? / NJ Light Shows / Tragic Love Story

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

Gov. Murphy: NJ Won't Follow NY And Close Indoor Dining – Yet

Gov. Phil Murphy addressed COVID-restrictions imposed by New York and Pennsylvania, which have shut down indoor dining. Will NJ follow?>>>Read more here.

6 Holiday Light Shows To See In NJ That Are COVID-Friendly

Light shows across New Jersey are already popping up to brighten up the holiday season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

'A Tragic Love Story:' Engaged NJ Couple Battles COVID-19

Eye doctor Brian Rosenblatt got engaged a week before getting the coronavirus. Brian remains hospitalized, fighting for his life.

GoFundMe For New Mom Who Wound Up In Coma At Hoboken Hospital

After having a C-section at a Hoboken hospital, a North Bergen mom ended up in a coma. Five months later, she still hasn't come home.

Beloved Somerset County Bridal Shop To Close After 60 Years

Amid the COVID crisis, Jeffrey Rabinowitz of Bridgewater is retiring and closing his beloved bridal dress shop, Jefre Bridal in Green Brook.

NJ School COVID Outbreaks Jump As New Report Says Risk Is Rising

NJ had its biggest weekly jump in school COVID outbreaks and cases as a new state report says the coronavirus risk has risen again.

NJ Police Officer Killed In Deer Hunting Accident: Prosecutor

Jason Franco was hunting deer with a family member when he was hit by a shotgun blast, authorities said.

Man Told To Wear Mask Gets Violent At Morristown Eatery: Police

The man punched a Fattys Restaurant manager, threatened staff while holding a knife and threw an iPad at workers, police said.

Nurse Among 8 Dead In Ocean City Nursing Home COVID Outbreak

Seven residents and one nurse at United Methodist Communities at the Shores have died of coronavirus following a mid-November outbreak.