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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Montclair, NJ|News|
Essex County COVID Update: Vaccine, Case Totals For Each Town
See a town-by-town list of vaccine rates and coronavirus cases in Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Nonprofit Hopes Bar Crawl Can Boost Nightlife Economy
A Newark nonprofit will hold its first live event since 2019: the Lincoln Park Music Festival “House Music Bar Crawl.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
New Jersey Courts Try To Settle Cases As Eviction Backlog Swells
The NJ Supreme Court is ordering tenants and landlords to try and solve their disputes without a trial.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Will Use $14M In Federal Aid To Help Renters, Landlords
Newark will use $14 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to help struggling renters and landlords amid the pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Rutgers Study: Can Probiotics Help Protect Against COVID-19?
Rutgers University will test whether probiotics – bacteria found in the intestines – can boost the body’s natural defenses against COVID-19.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Permanent Outdoor Dining To Get Closer Look In Moorestown
Moorestown Council is considering making outdoor dining a permanent part of life in the township.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Outrage, Lawsuit In NJ After ICE Transfers 30 Immigrant Detainees
The U.S. has moved from the Trump era to the Biden years. But the protests in Essex County continue – and so do the deportations.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Masks For Newark Public School Students, Staff Will Continue
New Jersey isn't making students wear masks when they return to classrooms this fall, but its largest public school district will.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Schools Release Plan To Reopen In September 2021
Will kids have to wear face masks? What happens if a student gets COVID? Here’s the tentative blueprint for a new school year in Montclair.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
Cinnaminson Schools Outline Plan For Safe Reopening
The Cinnaminson Public School District has outlined its plans for a Safe Return To School ahead of a full reopening this fall.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Essex County COVID Updates: Vaccine Visits, Town-By-Town Cases
Essex County is ahead of the nation as a whole when it comes to vaccines, CDC data shows. But a few towns are lagging behind.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Dogs In Hoboken Must Get The Vaccine (For Rabies)
Rabies is the most deadly virus in the country, transmissible to humans via the bite of an infected animal, and more than 99 percent fatal.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Free Coronavirus Testing In Newark: County Clinics Continue
Essex County’s COVID-19 testing clinics will continue in Newark. See when and where they’ll take place.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Heath Official Retires, Earns Praise For COVID Response
Sue Portuese has served several Essex County towns amid the pandemic, including Montclair, Nutley, Cedar Grove and Verona.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Has Plan To Jumpstart Local Businesses: Here’s How
Newark was a city on the rise before the COVID pandemic hit. Here’s the plan to keep that momentum going, officials say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Pandemic Freeze On Rent Increases Will Continue In Montclair
Montclair's temporary moratorium on rent increases for tenants will continue until October. It was first passed in May 2020.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
What Will Go At Windsor Wax Site In Hoboken? Meeting Wednesday
A development would include retail space and 60 residential units, 6 of them affordable housing, along Hoboken's southern border.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair ‘Caravan For Heroes’ Replaces July 4th Holiday Parade
The Montclair Celebrates 4th of July committee will hold a car caravan to honor front-line workers, community groups and local businesses.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken COVID Documentary To Be Screened Before Elton John Film
Hoboken's free outdoor showing of "Rocket Man" Wednesday will be preceded by a 16-minute film about the NJ city's handling of coronavirus.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Freeze Ends: Rutgers Hikes Tuition, Fees By 2.6%
Here's what a typical undergrad student will pay at Rutgers University's Newark, New Brunswick and Camden campuses.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Students Collect $4K For Coronavirus Relief In India
Elementary and middle schoolers from Livingston started a fundraiser and collected more than $4,000 to help their neighbors in India.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Haddonfield-Haddon Township, NJ|News|
Haddonfield Schools Outline Plan For Safe Reopening
The Haddonfield Public School District has outlined its plans for a Safe Return To School ahead of a full reopening this fall.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Created During COVID: Hoboken Educator Releases Book On Writing
"Teaching writing is complex," said Hoboken mom and literacy consultant Leah Mermelstein, "but the tools to teach it should be simple."
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Verizza Pizza In Hoboken Will Become Madison Pizza In September
After a popular gourmet pizza establishment closed suddenly in Hoboken, a local restaurateur will take over.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
If You Heard Fireworks Near Hoboken Tuesday, Here's Why (UPDATED)
New York planned to set off fireworks Tuesday night at 9:15 p.m. in honor of lifting many COVID restrictions.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|News|
Meloche Praises Cherry Hill Community For Pandemic Perseverance
The superintendent of the Cherry Hill School District is praising students and staff for the way they handled the coronavirus pandemic.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey|News|
Gov. Murphy: NJ Has COVID 'Pandemic Of Unvaccinated Individuals'
Gov. Phil Murphy is urging more New Jerseyans to get vaccinated, saying the state has a COVID-19 "pandemic of unvaccinated individuals."
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Youth With Special Needs Reconnect At Carnival In Livingston
Clowns on stilts juggled. Animals and humans mingled. And youth with special needs got a chance for some well-deserved socialization.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Shana's Wild Fig Returns As Private Caterer In Gloucester Twp.
About nine months after closing her physical location in Blackwood, Shana Mastranduono is back in business.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
What Will Summit Council Tackle Monday Night? Here's A Preview
The Summit Common Council will meet in person on Monday, but will adhere to certain rules and precautions for those who attend.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Schools: Masks Now Optional Indoors When It Gets Hot
Does your child have to wear a face mask when attending school in West Orange? Check the weather forecast, the district superintendent says.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|News|
Cherry Hill Town Hall, Public Works Set To Reopen
Cherry Hill's town hall and public works department will reopen June 21, about a month after the tax office reopened as restrictions ease.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy NJ Coronavirus, School, Reopenings Update
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday and he may address schools, vaccines and NJ reopenings amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Council Is Holding In-Person Meetings Again
The Summit Common Council will meet in person on Tuesday, but will adhere to certain rules and precautions for those who attend.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Governor Visits Pop-Up Vaccine Site At Irvington Barber Shop
Gov. Murphy and Irvington’s mayor joined others at a local barber shop to discuss COVID-19 vaccines and the Black community.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
NJ Woman Fights To Keep 'Lewd' Pro-Trump Flags In School Zone
Union County resident Andrea Dick says her pro-Trump, Anti-Biden signs are free speech. Officials disagree. Now they're in court.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Begins Tax Revaluation Inspections For Local Homeowners
Inspectors have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Nutley residents with health concerns may be eligible for a virtual inspection.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Mask Rules Change In Hoboken Schools During Extreme Heat
The Hoboken schools superintendent released modified mask rules following statewide guidance from Gov. Phil Murphy.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Maplewood And South Orange Celebrate Juneteenth
Here is a list of events in Maplewood and South Orange to celebrate Juneteenth.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
