Caldwells, NJ|News|
North Caldwell Top Cop Gets COVID Vaccine: ‘This Was My Choice’
North Caldwell Police Chief: “I know we all have different opinions on the vaccine, but this was my choice and I stand behind it.”
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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Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Transit Trying To ‘Reimagine’ Bus System In Newark
With up to 165K weekday riders before the COVID-19 crisis hit, it’s time to bring bus service in the Brick City up to speed, officials say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Reopen Schools Petition Opens As Gloucester Twp. Remains Remote
Gloucester Township K-8 schools will remain in a remote learning model through Feb. 15. An online petition is calling for schools to reopen.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Don’t Lose Faith In Science Amid COVID, Newark Researcher Pleads
VIDEO: A mother of two in Newark who works as a senior scientist at Merck has a unique perspective on the COVID-19 crisis.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Essex County Prison Doctor Gets Second Shot Of COVID-19 Vaccine
The medical director at the Essex County Correctional Facility rolled up his sleeve for a follow-up shot in Newark.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke beginning at 1 p.m. and addressed schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford High School Goes Remote 2 Weeks Due To Coronavirus
The announcement was made Sunday night.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Union County Vaccine Slots Fill Up Quickly, Frustrate Residents
Hundreds of coronavirus vaccine appointments filled up after 11 a.m. on Sunday. "Feels like the Hunger Games," wrote one Patch commenter.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hudson County’s COVID Cases Remain In 'Red Zone:' See Updates
The coronavirus continues to take a grim toll on Hudson County, according to updated state data. See updates.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Union County’s COVID Cases Remain In 'Red Zone:' See Updates
The coronavirus continues to take a grim toll on Union County, according to updated state data. See updates.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Essex County’s COVID Cases Remain In 'Red Zone:' See Town Updates
The coronavirus continues to take a toll on Essex County, according to updated state data. See how your town or city is doing.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Loosens COVID-19 Rules And Guidance For Schools
UPDATE: New Jersey has loosened its COVID-19 rules, allowing more freedom for parents, teachers and students. Here's what this means.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Where Does New Jersey Fall Among 'Safest States' For COVID-19?
WalletHub puts Garden State in the lower middle based on five factors including vaccination rate and the death rate.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|News|
Updated COVID Vaccine Site List In Hudson County
The number of COVID-19 vaccination sites has been expanding. Here's where you can go to get one now.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Updated COVID Vaccine Site List In Hoboken Area
The number of COVID-19 vaccination sites has been expanding. Here's where you can go to get one now.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
Updated COVID Vaccine Site List In Union County
The number of COVID-19 vaccination sites has been expanding. Here's where you can go to get one now.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Updated COVID Vaccine Site List In Summit Area
The number of COVID-19 vaccination sites has been expanding. Here's where you can go to get one.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Updated COVID Vaccine Site List In Westfield Area
The number of COVID-19 vaccination sites has been expanding. Here's where you can go to get one now.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
How, Where To Get COVID Vaccine In Essex County: UPDATED
New Jersey has listed more places to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Essex County. Find out where – and see if you qualify.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
School Reopening Battle In Montclair: Parents, Teachers Dig In
UPDATED: Many Montclair students will return soon for in-person classes, their parents say. Will teachers be there to meet them?
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Here's Where Essex County Sends Its 'Open, Unused' COVID Vaccines
Essex County runs five vaccination sites. When doses are left open and unused, they're sent to a county-run psychiatric hospital and prison.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Updates
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday and addressed vaccines and the new COVID variant in New Jersey.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
New NJ COVID Vaccine Phone Number As State 'Peaks' In Second Wave
WATCH: NJ now has a phone number for vaccine appointments since NJ's second wave of COVID has "peaked." The new strain has arrived in NJ.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford Community Center, Gov't Offices Shut Due To COVID-19
Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty said that the closure, starting Friday, is due to the high rate of coronavirus in town.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Essex County Official Gets Vaccinated After Beating Coronavirus
Joe DiVincenzo Jr. recovered from COVID-19, but got a vaccine anyway. Here’s why the CDC says he did the right thing.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Homeless Outreach Events Coming To Newark, Orange, Irvington
The pandemic isn’t stopping an annual homeless outreach tour from making connections with some of Essex County’s most vulnerable residents.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Moorestown School Board Discusses Evolving Response To Pandemic
Moorestown Superintendent of Schools Scott McCartney called the pandemic "an underlying condition" the district deals with every day.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
NJ Lawmakers Push Big Changes To Gov. Murphy's COVID Management
UPDATE: NJ lawmakers advanced plans to push Gov. Murphy to change his management of the coronavirus crisis. Here's what this means.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
Voluntary Compliance Key As Cinnaminson Schools Battle COVID
Guidance from the CDC begs for voluntary parent compliance in holding down coronavirus cases, the Cinnaminson Superintendent said Tuesday.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Holds Off On New COVID-19 Vaccination List
The city wants to vaccinate seniors before creating a registration list for those with chronic conditions. Both groups are eligible.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Residents Lost To COVID-19: Who They Were
"She Was A Kindergarten Teacher"; "He was a highly decorated Marine": On Tuesday Westfield remembered 49 residents lost to coronavirus.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hudson County Health Workers Get Vaccine Dose 2; Register Here
The main Hudson County vaccination site got a new COVID-19 vaccine supply Tuesday. If you're eligible, here are links to register.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Stirring Tributes To COVID Victims Take Place Across Essex County
A national day of mourning asked people to remember those who have died from the virus. Essex County rose to the occasion.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford To Remember Its 103 Victims Of COVID-19 Tuesday Night
Houses of worship can ring bells at 5:30 and residents are encouraged to turn on porch lights. "It is not over," noted the mayor.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Trinitas Nursing Students Ordered To Get COVID Vaccine: Report
Nursing students have started a petition after being told they must get the vaccine to start their classes next week, according to a report.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Airport Workers Resume Health Care Fight Amid COVID Crisis
“I’ve cleaned airplanes from all over the world during this pandemic … and I do it without health insurance.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Nearly 1,000 In West Orange Have Gotten COVID Vaccine, Mayor Says
There are an estimated 47,563 people living in West Orange. Nearly 1,000 have gotten a COVID-19 vaccination.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Teachers Leery Of Reopening Schools As COVID Cases Rise
MEA: It’s just not safe to return to classrooms for in-person learning yet, especially with educators “on deck” for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
98% Of Residents At West Caldwell Senior Home Get COVID Vaccine
Hundreds of staff members and residents at a senior living facility in West Caldwell opted for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy spoke at 1 p.m. and addressed schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff