Montclair, NJ|News|
Broadway Actors Try To Help Montclair Nonprofit Survive COVID-19
Actors and arts lovers in Essex County are rallying to help a “safe space in the theater community” survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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Morristown, NJ|News|
New Program To Help Morristown Businesses Pay Winter Rent
'Adopt a Business Morristown' wants to help establishments get through a tough winter amid coronavirus restrictions.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Asbury Park, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Risk Rises To 'High' In 18 NJ Counties: Here's Where
A new NJ report says the COVID risk has risen to "high" in 18 NJ counties for the first time since May. Here's why and what that means.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Art Amid COVID: West Orange Exhibit Celebrates Hispanic Culture
“Visiones de Identidad, A Latinx Perspective,” was the first in-person exhibit at the West Orange Arts Center since the gallery closed.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Cancels School Sports Due To Union County Coronavirus Rate
Union County "moved from a moderate activity level to a high activity level for COVID-19 transmission risk," the superintendent wrote.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
Black Lives Matter Morristown Starts Adopt-A-Family Program
While the Morristown organization conducted a toy drive, their founder thought there could be a way to further help the community.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Wants To Create 300 Units Of Housing For Homeless
“The affordable housing shortage is a crisis,” a Newark official said, warning of an increase in homelessness amid the pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
NJ COVID Public Health Emergency Extended As Cases, Deaths Spike
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy, who will speak to the public on Monday, extended NJ's public health emergency as COVID-19 cases peaked yet again.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Summit City Hall, Library, Some Programs Go Remote As Of Monday
There were also updates on various community programs and offices, including the golf course, which will stay open through Nov. 30.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Lights Are Now On For Millburn's Winter Walk
The colorful holiday lights will remain on in Taylor Park each night through the end of January.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Superintendent Says: We're Still Open, But Prepare
"I now receive thousands of emails a week," wrote Superintendent Dolan, discussing whether schools will go remote amid coronavirus.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Millburn Schools Go Remote For Two Weeks In January
"Please plan to return from travel on or before January 4, and follow the CDC quarantine guidelines," wrote the superintendent.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Suffers Its First Coronavirus Fatality Since July
Also, two residents are hospitalized with the virus, the mayor reported Friday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Schools Go Remote For Two Weeks Starting Monday
Schools will be remote this coming week and the five days after Thanksgiving. The district will also ask returning students about travel.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford Schools To Go Remote For 2 Weeks After Thanksgiving
"The New Jersey DOH recommends that school districts consider moving to remote learning when the regional status changes to high risk."
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
Protest Against Gov. Murphy's COVID Rules Set In Morristown
Protesters, including business owners, want to make it clear to Gov. Phil Murphy that they oppose another potential lockdown.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Mayor Wants People To 'Stay At Home' Because Of COVID-19
Newark residents should stay at home for a 10-day period over the Thanksgiving holiday to help slow COVID-19, Mayor Ras Baraka said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Hits One-Day Coronavirus High, Lists New Testing Options
The city has partnered with several companies to make tests available before Thanksgiving, as cases rise locally and nationwide.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Nurses Fear 'Speeding Train' Of Coronavirus Cases, Union Says
HPAE President: “This surge will be much worse because we have a finite number of available staff.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Moorestown Schools Discuss Continuing Lag In Lower Grades
There is a learning lag among Moorestown students in Grades K-6 amid the coronavirus pandemic. The board discussed it Tuesday night.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford Reports Two More Coronavirus Cases In Schools
Two schools also reopened Thursday after going remote.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Sunday: Maplewood And South Orange To Host Coronavirus Forum
Register in advance to join the virtual forum, "Ask The Experts," by clicking this link. If it is filled, you will be directed to YouTube.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Nighttime COVID Street Closures Planned For Newark’s East Ward
People who live in the area will be allowed to travel for “essential needs,” Newark officials said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Error Causes 458 'Inconclusive' Coronavirus Tests In Essex County
The free COVID-19 virus tests were done at county-run events in West Orange, Roseland, Livingston, Newark and Maplewood.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Business Owner Tries To Survive COVID: 'I'm Holding On'
A caterer/event planner in Montclair explains how the pandemic has impacted her income, staff, rent situation and hope for the future.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Affordable Housing Project Is 'American Dream' In Action
Give Siree Morris a vacant lot and there’s a good chance he’ll spin it into gold.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Asbury Park, NJ|News|
'Shine A Light' Fundraiser To Help Asbury Park Restaurants
When help is needed, Light of Day’s musical family is always there to lend a hand — and a tune, organizers say.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Support Montclair Library Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Group Urges
The library serves as Montclair’s “de facto community center,” a group of concerned residents say. Here’s how you can help keep it alive.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Asbury Park, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy: NJ COVID Cases Could Hit 10K A Day, Reach Daily High
Gov. Murphy says coronavirus prediction models say cases could double if precautions aren't taken on Thanksgiving. Here's what could happen.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Dance School Starts GoFundMe To Survive Amid Pandemic
"I know I'm not alone when I say some of my fondest childhood memories were spent at the studio," wrote a student.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford Reports New Coronavirus Death
Also: Two schools will reopen Thursday after going remote.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Heading To A Hoboken Bar Or Restaurant? Give Your Digits
Starting Friday, people patronizing restaurants and certain other Hoboken businesses must provide contact information for tracing.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Schools: 'We Ask That Families Return To NJ By Jan. 3'
The district plans to go remote after the December holidays, from Jan. 4 through 15. They are not alone.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|News|
Long Valley Natives Spice Things Up With Family Recipe Chili Oil
Jessica and Herman Chu's Chumami Chili Oil is a three-generation family recipe you can purchase.
Russ Crespolini, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Airbnb Issues Response To Hoboken House Party Ordinance
The company responded to Hoboken's new fines of up to $1,000 for indoor parties. In July, an Airbnb house in NJ infamously drew 700 guests.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford High School Can Reopen For On-Site Class Thursday
The person who tested positive for coronavirus likely got it at a non-school event, an official said. Another school will also reopen.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
2 In 5 NJ Residents Say They Won’t Take Coronavirus Vaccine: Poll
About 40 percent of New Jersey residents would turn down a coronavirus vaccine, a Rutgers-Eagleton poll says. Here’s why.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
UPDATED: Cranford High School Goes Remote 1 Day, Possibly More
Meanwhile, two other district schools remain temporarily remote.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Attorney General Alleges That Hoboken Bus Company Committed Fraud
The state of New Jersey alleges that a private company paid to run several NJ Transit buses gave false numbers for missed trips.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford Updates Coronavirus Numbers, Notes Case In Remote School
A testing site in Cranford also closed early on Tuesday when it reached capacity.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff