Bridgewater, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ COVID, Vaccines, Marijuana Updates
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke at 12 noon and addressed schools, vaccines and marijuana legalization amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, 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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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Millburn Residents Can Ask Questions At Covid Vaccine Forum
Millburn residents have been invited to take part in the virtual covid vaccine forum with NJ medical professionals this Thursday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Administers COVID Vaccine To Police And Firefighters
"I am one who is allergic to several medications," said Police Chief Ken Ferrante, encouraging people to do their own research.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hudson County’s Weekly COVID Cases Up 6.3 Percent: 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 Weekly COVID Cases Up 3.6 Percent: 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 Weekly COVID Cases Up 5 Percent: See Town Updates
The coronavirus continues to take a heavy toll on Essex County. See updated case and death totals for each town and city.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
NJ Coronavirus, Vaccine Updates: Here's What You Need To Know
Here's how NJ towns and counties are impacted, as well as the latest developments on the coronavirus crisis, vaccines, schools and closures.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Formulates Plan To Vaccinate Seniors As 2 More Pass Away
Mayor Ravi Bhalla said soon, seniors in the mile-square city will get to pre-register for the COVID vaccine.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Curfew Extended In Newark As Cases Rise
Newark will continue its mandatory, nightly curfew for nonessential businesses and some neighborhoods. See the details here.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Memorial Service Set For Late Millburn Teen Robbie Almgren
A service for friends of late Millburn High School senior Robbie Almgren, who passed away last month, will be held at the school Saturday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Union County COVID Vaccination Shots Given As Rollout Begins
A nurse from Cranford administered the first shot at the new Union County coronavirus vaccination center Thursday. Here's what happens next
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Praise, Criticism For NJ $14B Business Tax Breaks In Essex County
Local officials say a $14 billion tax incentive package will help struggling businesses in Essex County. But critics aren’t so sure.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Doc Who Got COVID Vaccination Dies; Pfizer Says 'No Connection'
Authorities are probing the death of a New Jersey-trained doctor who died weeks after getting the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 virus vaccine.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
NJ's 6 Reasons Why COVID-19 Vaccine Isn't Moving Fast Enough
NJ officials, facing criticism, gave six reasons why the COVID-19 vaccine isn't arriving fast enough for the state's 9 million residents.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Schools Push Back Plan To Reopen Again (Here’s When)
All remote instruction will be extended until after spring break in the Newark Public School District amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Prison Hunger Strikes Continue In NJ As ICE Detainees Fear COVID
A wave of prison hunger strikes in New Jersey has spread to the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Two More Hoboken Residents Pass Away From Coronavirus
Mayor Ravi Bhalla also clarified the phases of COVID vaccination in an alert on Wednesday. Find out when you may be eligible.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ COVID, Vaccine, Closures Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy began speaking at 1 p.m. and he addressed the expansion of the NJ vaccine program.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Residents Of Hoboken, Secaucus, More Can Use New Vaccine Website
A new Hudson County covid vaccine website was announced on Tuesday to provide appointments and information for residents.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Two More Westfield Residents Pass Away From Coronavirus
Mayor Shelley Brindle said that the town will participate in a national day of remembrance and said residents can submit names.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Company Offers Virtual Doctor Visits For Medical Marijuana In NJ
New Jersey is letting people qualify for medical marijuana remotely during the coronavirus pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
City Of Summit Releases Total Coronavirus Case Numbers For 2020
A total of 971 Summit residents have tested positive for coronavirus in 2020, according to the city. Here's a breakdown of recent cases.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
NJ Bill To Give Bars More 'Outdoor' Freedom Amid COVID Is Vetoed
Gov. Murphy vetoed a bill on Monday that he says would have allowed NJ bars and restaurants more freedom while operating outside amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Hospital Workers Get Second Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine
It was “take two” for frontline hospital workers at University Hospital, who got their follow-up dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
NJ COVID Nursing Home Deaths, Cases Spike As Murphy Points Blame
Gov. Murphy assigned blame as he's facing pressure over the near doubling of NJ long-term-care COVID cases and deaths. See county breakdown.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ COVID, Vaccine, Closures Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke at 1 p.m. and addressed schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Medical Group Starts Vaccines For Area Health Workers
On Monday, SMG patients 18 and older who are health care workers can sign up for the covid vaccine.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield: How To Improve On-Site Learning?
As Union County schools stay remote after winter break, some parents are discussing the challenges of hybrid and remote learning.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford Schools Report Positive Coronavirus Cases While On Break
Families may choose to switch from on-site to remote or vice versa starting in February. Find out the latest numbers.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
In NJ Schools, Coronavirus Pandemic Challenges Continue
Some districts will start 2021 with remote instruction, others have plans to expand in-person on hold. Will vaccines change that?
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
10 Ways The Coronavirus Has Changed New Jersey
2020 is officially in the rearview mirror. But the heartaches and hope that emerged during NJ’s ongoing battle with COVID-19 will endure.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
When Can You Get COVID-19 Vaccine In NJ? Here's The New 2021 List
UPDATE: New Jersey has updated the list that shows, in order, when you can get the COVID-19 vaccine and where. Here's what you should know.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
COVID Vaccines, New Business: Looking Ahead In Hudson County 2021
When will schools, businesses, and life get back to normal in Hudson County? And what will happen with hospital sales? Read on.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
COVID Vaccines, Development: Looking Ahead In Union County, 2021
When will schools, downtown, and life get back to normal in Union County? Stories below, and a link to puppy photos.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Updated Information As Union County COVID Vaccine Sites Announced
A report has revealed when the COVID vaccines will begin as sites have been identified for health care workers to make appointments.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
20 New Cases Of COVID-19 In West Caldwell Heading Into New Year
West Caldwell Mayor: “Be careful and try and limit house gatherings to under 10 people.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Looking To 2021 In Essex County: Coronavirus, Schools, Business
Enough with 2020. Here are three things to ponder as Essex County greets a new year.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
COVID, Dining, Candy Chutes: Hoboken's Top Stories 2020
Hoboken saw tragedy and triumph. Patch looks back at the top stories from the community in 2020.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
COVID, ICE, And Bruuuce: Hudson County's Top Stories 2020
Hudson County saw tragedy and triumph. Patch looks back at the top stories from the community in 2020.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
COVID, Teens, And Business: Westfield's 2020 Year In Review
Westfield saw tragedy and triumph. Patch is looking back at the top stories from the community in 2020.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
