Wayne, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Takes The Life Of Passaic County Firefighter, 33
The Passaic firefighter who died of the new coronavirus leaves behind a wife and two children.
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Paramus, NJ|News|
Beloved Cliffside Park Baseball Coach, 30, Dies Of Coronavirus
Ben Luderer played starting catcher for Don Bosco Prep's undefeated 2008 season.
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Mahwah, NJ|News|
The Latest Mahwah Coronavirus Updates
Here are the latest local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Mahwah and Bergen County.
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Wyckoff, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Cases In Wyckoff Climb To 25
Wyckoff mayor Tim Shanley said he's talking to local stores about limiting shoppers and better implementing social distancing.
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Westwood-Hillsdale, NJ|News|
Coronavirus: Westwood Assembles Economic Recovery Task Force
Westwood mayor Ray Arroyo said the task force is working to protect small businesses and citizens affected by the new coronavirus.
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Wayne, NJ|News|
Coronavirus: Drive-Thru Testing Site Opens In Passaic County
County residents with symptoms of the new coronavirus need a doctor's referral to get tested. Here's how to see a doctor on the cheap.
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Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|News|
Glen Rock Blotter: Car Strikes Dog, Mail Lost, Cable Line Downed
Glen Rock police handled 264 calls this week. Here are three highlights.
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Paramus, NJ|News|
Bergen County Orders All Parks Closed: Coronavirus
County Executive Jim Tedesco said parks were closed after residents were seen ignoring social distancing mandates.
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Paramus, NJ|News|
Bergen County Opens New Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Site
The testing site is only open to symptomatic Bergen County residents who have been screened by a telemedicine doctor.
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Towson, MD|News|
Baltimore County Cop, Fire Department Worker Have Coronavirus
Two Baltimore County first responders are recovering in self-quarantine in their homes after testing positive for the coronavirus.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
Coronavirus: MD Zoo Closes Indefinitely; Events Canceled, Delayed
The zoo has canceled all its April events. Ticketed events like Yoga at the Zoo and Breakfast with the Animals have been postponed.
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North Baltimore, MD|News|
$4M Fund Spurs Coronavirus Treatment Research At Johns Hopkins
A Johns Hopkins University-led research team has received $4 million to study treatment options for coronavirus patients.
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Towson, MD|News|
Baltimore Co. Partners To Tackle Food Insecurity: Coronavirus
Food-insecure residents can obtain groceries and meals a number of ways in Baltimore County.
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Bel Air, MD|News|
Harford County Coronavirus Cases Rise To 19
Two patients have been hospitalized, and 17 are recovering in their homes.
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Across Maryland, MD|News|
MD Coronavirus Cases Rise To 774, Deaths Reach 5
Total MD coronavirus cases jumped by nearly 200 in a day, Gov. Larry Hogan said Friday. An Anne Arundel resident is Maryland's 5th fatality.
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Towson, MD|News|
Baltimore Co. Unemployment Claims Surge Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Over 7,000 Baltimore County residents applied for jobless benefits last week as businesses shut their doors to combat the coronavirus.
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Havre de Grace, MD|News|
Havre de Grace Coronavirus: National Drug Take Back Day Canceled
Residents can continue to deposit unwanted medicines in the drug drop box outside of the Havre de Grace Police Department.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Where To Get Delivery, Takeout In Fulton County: GA Coronavirus
Several counties in the Atlanta metro have put a stop to eat-in dining. Here's where to get delivery or takeout in Fulton County.
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Brookhaven, GA|News|
Where To Get Delivery, Takeout In DeKalb County: GA Coronavirus
Several counties around Atlanta have put a stop to eat-in dining. Here's where to get delivery or takeout in DeKalb County.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Where To Get Delivery, Takeout In Cobb County: GA Coronavirus
Several counties around Atlanta have put a stop to eat-in dining. Here's where to get delivery or takeout in Cobb County.
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