NJ Coronavirus, Reopen Updates / Floyd / NJ Nursing Home Neglect?

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

NJ Coronavirus, Reopen Update: Here's What You Need To Know (UPDATE)

New Jersey's death toll is now 12,106, and 606 new cases and 60 more deaths were announced on Saturday. Here are the areas with new cases, the town-by-town and county-by-county totals and the latest coronavirus and reopening developments in New Jersey.>>>Read more here.

Chants, Unity, Clashes In NJ George Floyd Protests (UPDATED)

There was unity and there were clashes in NJ's George Floyd protests. Here's what happened this week, and here's what's planned for Saturday and Sunday.

Ailing Grandmother Neglected In NJ Nursing Home, Family Says

Valerie Frye says her 86-year-old grandmother was left thirsty in a soiled diaper for hours while battling COVID-19.

NJ Coronavirus Reopenings: What's Open Now, What's Opening Next

Here's what you can – and can't do – now that Gov. Murphy has announced several New Jersey reopenings amid the coronavirus. And here's what's next.

Manalapan Woman Recovering From COVID Offers Warning To Others

"I only left the house once a week to go to the grocery store, and always with a mask and gloves on." Somehow, she still got COVID-19.

375 NJ School Districts May Face Tax Hikes, Cuts Amid Coronavirus

The losing school districts – 375 of them – may be forced to raise taxes and impose staff cuts to make up for losses in 2020-21 funding.

Authorities Continue Monitoring Bear On Loose In Manahawkin

The bear walked toward establishments such as McDonald's, the old Kmart and GameStop.

Fake Online Posts Sow Fear, Anxiety In NJ Amid Unrest

NJ Homeland Security officials say the posts warning of violence in the suburbs are designed to heighten fears at a time of civil unrest.

Did You Protest In Newark? Take A Coronavirus Test, Mayor Says

Peaceful protests for George Floyd drew thousands of people to Newark and elsewhere. Many socially distanced themselves; others did not.

96-Year-Old Yankee Fan Strikes Out COVID-19 In NJ Nursing Home

It was 1, 2, and 3 strikes for the coronavirus as Florence Simek retired the side at the Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center.