Cranford, NJ|News|
COVID, Remote School, Dining: Union County's Top Stories In 2020
Union County saw tragedy and triumph. Patch is looking back at the top stories from the community in 2020.
Caren Lissner, 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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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Essex County's Top Stories Of 2020: COVID, Protests, Election
Take a look back on a year nobody in Essex County will forget. See our collected top news stories of 2020.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Updated Information As Essex County COVID Vaccine Sites Announced
UPDATE: Updated information has been released now that the first wave of COVID vaccines has begun in Essex, and new sites have been named.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
COVID Bills Signed Into Law As NJ Death Toll Hits 7-Month High
WATCH: Gov. Murphy signed more COVID-19 bills into law as NJ hit a 7-month two-day high in fatalities. Here's what these laws will do.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Maplewood Parents Must Decide By Jan. 4 About Return To School
A hybrid plan for on-site education is set to begin Jan. 19, and the district has released a presentation on what that means.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Woman, 34: 'I Was Scared I Wouldn't Wake Up' Due To Virus
A young Hoboken resident shared her struggle with coronavirus via a city update: "Don’t be selfish and don’t fall into peer pressure."
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Two More Hoboken Residents Pass Away From Coronavirus
A total of four Hoboken residents have died from the virus in December, after no fatalities were reported in the city since last May.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Saint Barnabas Will Oversee COVID Vaccinations At Livingston Mall
The Essex County-run vaccination site is open to residents of Belleville, Livingston, Millburn, Maplewood, Newark, Orange and South Orange.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|News|
Here's Who May Get COVID Vaccine Next, And Where, In NJ
In total, there will be more than 200 COVID vaccine sites across NJ, from ShopRite pharmacies to doctor's offices. Here's what else.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|News|
NJ Marijuana Legalization Bill Is Delayed
NJ lawmakers have now hit a roadblock in the process of legalizing marijuana, sources say. Here's what is next.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Turtle Back Zoo Closing Again Due To COVID-19 Case Rise In NJ
The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo will be temporarily closing for the second time in a year due to the coronavirus.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Cops Find 200 People Partying At Illegal Warehouse 'Bar'
Newark police said 200 people were “eating, drinking alcohol and participating in illegal gambling in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Manasquan-Belmar, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Closures Updates
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke beginning at 1 p.m. and he addressed marijuana, vaccines and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Gives New Coronavirus Numbers, Testing Sites
The city has added testing sites for the week after Christmas.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
NJ School COVID Outbreaks Up As Many Districts Have Gone Remote
NJ reported a sharp rise in school cases and outbreaks this month as many districts have switched to remote learning. Here's who.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hudson County Opens First Coronavirus Vaccination Site In NJ
The Hudson County coronavirus vaccination site opened Wednesday and vaccinated its first patient, a Secaucus-based nurse, at 3 p.m.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Closures Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke at 1 p.m. and he addressed schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Hospital ER Head Gets, And Discusses, Coronavirus Vaccine
Also: Hudson County opened its vaccine center for health care workers and (eventually) residents Wednesday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
NJ COVID Public Health Emergency Extended As Cases, Deaths Rise
Gov. Murphy extended NJ's public health emergency as COVID-19 cases and deaths have peaked yet again – and as vaccines are distributed.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Closures Updates
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke beginning at 12:30 p.m. and addressed schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|News|
Here's When NJ May Be 'Back To Normal' – And You'll Be COVID-Free
State officials outlined plans for reaching "herd immunity" in New Jersey – and when you'll be safe from COVID-19 once the vaccines work.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Schools To Go Remote For One Week After Winter Break
The district will arrange for testing before students return. Last time, the testing found 17 positive cases.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
No Nursing Home COVID-19 Vaccines On Monday; NJ Missed Deadline
State officials said they missed the deadline for starting COVID-19 vaccinations at nursing homes. Now New Jersey has to wait to start.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Top Coronavirus News Stories Of 2020 In Essex County
Essex County has been one of the hardest-hit areas of New Jersey during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what happened this year in the news.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy: NJ Got Short Shrift On COVID Vaccine; Feds Apologize
As for the COVID-18 vaccine, Gov. Murphy says NJ didn't get what it expected. Here's what's going to happen as the US government apologizes.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Moorestown Mall To Serve As COVID Vaccine 'Megasite,' Murphy Says
The Moorestown Mall has been selected as one of six “megasites” throughout the state that will distribute the coronavirus vaccine.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Closures Updates
WATCH: Gov. Murphy addressed schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid the COVID crisis. Here's the latest.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Work Or Kids? NJ Parents Find Tough Choices Amid COVID Pandemic
“The coronavirus crisis is forcing many parents, mostly moms, to cut their hours or quit their jobs,” an expert in New Jersey said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
WATCH: NJ Transit Service To Resume As NJ Nor'easter Winds Down
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke at a news conference and addressed the major nor'easter that dumped 10 inches of snow in NJ and caused closures.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Motor Vehicle Center Closing; Worker Tests For COVID-19
The Newark Regional/Licensing Center will be closed until Dec. 31. An employee tested positive for the coronavirus, NJMVC officials said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy: Could Nor'easter Hurt COVID Vaccine's NJ Delivery?
Gov. Phil Murphy expressed concern that the nor'easter snowstorm could hurt the coronavirus vaccine's delivery to NJ. Here's why.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hudson County To Open Coronavirus Vaccination Center Next Week
Essential healthcare workers, funeral directors, and lab workers will be the first vaccinated at Hudson County’s site in Kearny, NJ.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Mayor: You Won’t Be 'Forced' To Take COVID-19 Vaccine
"Contrary to some false social media claims, you will not be forced to take the vaccine, nor have to pay for it, nor be paid to take it."
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Nor'easter Snow, COVID Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy addressed the NJ nor'easter and provided the latest news on the coronavirus.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Loses Second Resident In A Month To Coronavirus
The city had previously gone 6 months without a resident succumbing to the virus. The city's hospital is treating 30 patients for the virus.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Essex County Releases Plan To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccines for frontline health care workers have arrived in NJ. Here’s the plan when more doses arrive in Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Maplewood Woman Starts Farm Box Delivery Service Amid Pandemic
Starting a business during a pandemic? It worked for this woman who's bringing fresh food from New Jersey farms throughout North Jersey.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Meet 5 Newark Hospital Workers Who Got Historic Vaccinations
A Newark nurse got the ultimate birthday gift: New Jersey’s first COVID-19 vaccination. Meet 4 other health care heroes who got the shot.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
East Windsor, NJ|News|
East Windsor Man Named A TIME Magazine Hero Of 2020
He started shopping for people who couldn't leave home. Since then, he and family have made more than 1,000 grocery trips.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Business Owner Named A TIME Magazine Hero Of 2020
He started shopping for people who couldn't leave home. Since then, he and family have made more than 1,000 grocery trips.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff