Montclair, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Cases Rise In Essex County: 'Our 2nd Wave Has Begun'
Case spikes and outbreaks of COVID-19 have been reported across Essex County. "Our second wave has begun," a top hospital executive said.
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|
Newark Public Schools Put Brakes On Plan To Reopen In Person
New Jersey’s largest public school district will continue with all-online classes until late January due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
10 More NJ Counties Backslide In Coronavirus Crisis: Here's Where
A new NJ report suggests the coronavirus risk has risen in 10 more NJ counties. Here's why and where.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Essex County Adapts To Celebrate Jewish Holiday Amid COVID-19
Gatherings are limited due to the coronavirus. But there were some creative efforts to celebrate the Sukkot holiday in Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Long Line Forms Before 5 A.M. At Manahawkin MVC
A Lacey resident got there early and left four hours later. By then, he says a line of more than 100 formed behind him.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
NJ Tops 1K Daily COVID-19 Cases Again But No Reopening ‘Reversal’
For the second day in a row, more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state, but Gov. Murphy said reopenings won't stop.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Sees Biggest COVID-19 Surge Since June: Officials
West Orange saw its biggest weekly jump in coronavirus cases since June. The confirmed cases include six township employees, officials said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Rally, March For COVID-19 ‘Housing Justice’ Planned In Newark
“The action highlights thousands of Newark residents who are behind on their rent and house payments because of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Former LBI Jewelry Store Owners Save Lacey Shop From Closing
They had to close their seasonal Beach Haven shop, but now they own a store that operates year-round.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
New Owners Save Lacey Store On The Brink Of Closing
LavenderBlue was set to permanently close in June. An unlikely series of events kept the small gift store open.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|News|
14 Woodbridge Businesses Will Receive Federal CARES Act Grants
Fourteen small businesses in Woodbridge will receive federal CARES Act grant money to help them survive damage from the COVID shutdowns.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Maplewood Moorestown Holds Grand Reopening Amid Pandemic
The Moorestown Mall's newest Italian restaurant was open for about a year before the pandemic forced it to close. It reopened on Friday.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
'I Cannot Get Air': When NJ Woman Begged For Coronavirus Test
"I'm afraid I'm going to die!" A reminder of why things turned tragic in spring 2020 in New Jersey. A story from Union County.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
New Logo Heralds New Dawn At University Hospital, Officials Say
A Newark hospital is fighting a pandemic and facing "a new reckoning with systemic racism." But there's a light at the end of the tunnel.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Case Reported At Berkeley Township Elementary School
Berkeley and Central Regional officials requested patience from parents as they develop a plan for more in-person schooling in the future.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Caldwell Says No Trick-Or-Treat On Bloomfield Ave: Halloween 2020
Trick-or-treating on Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell will be canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Caldwell Municipal Budget Adopted With Zero Tax Increase
The flat municipal tax rate comes despite more than $250,000 in lost municipal revenue due to the coronavirus crisis, a council member said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
Indoor Sports Can Resume In NJ Amid Coronavirus, Gov. Says
Gov. Phil Murphy has announced that a number of NJ's indoor spaces and school activities can now reopen. Here's what can happen now.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Schools See More COVID-19 Cases; Transportation Down
The transportation department will shut down until Oct. 23. A case of the virus was also confirmed on the WOHS boys JV soccer team.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
2 North Caldwell Schools To Close Amid Local COVID-19 Outbreak
Part of the reason for the shutdown is that some parents aren’t cooperating with contact tracing efforts, an official said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Black Horse Pike Alters Return To School Plan To Help Students
The Black Horse Pike Regional School District is reducing the number of cohorts and increasing in-person class time as of Oct. 19.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Charter School In Hoboken Goes Remote For Now Due To Coronavirus
The other public schools have also responded according to their policy, the superintendent said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
COVID-19 Outbreak In West Essex Area, Officials Warn (UPDATED)
Officials in North Caldwell issued a warning about an outbreak of the coronavirus in the West Essex community.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange School To Close; 3 COVID Cases Confirmed: Officials
Washington School in West Orange will shut down for 14 days after three cases of the coronavirus were confirmed among staff and students.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
11 NJ Counties Backslide In Coronavirus Crisis: Here's Where
A new NJ report suggests the coronavirus risk has risen in 11 NJ counties – and even statewide. Here's why and where.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Freehold, NJ|News|
Freehold Teen Debuts Online Mini Cheesecake Shop Amid Pandemic
18-year-old Jared Blumer turned a cheesecake recipe gone wrong into the basis for his own small business.
Nicole Rosenthal, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
FEMA Benefits Approved For Unemployed NJ Residents Amid Pandemic
The New Jersey Department of Labor is approving Lost Wages Assistance Benefits for residents who lost their jobs due to the pandemic.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Timber Creek HS In Gloucester Twp. Given OK To Reopen
Timber Creek Regional High School will reopen on Friday after being closed for one day due to positive coronavirus tests.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Stafford District Schools To Go Virtual For 2 Weeks In November
The district doesn't expect a staff shortage that would make this necessary after the Thanksgiving and winter breaks.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy: Largest NJ COVID Daily Case Total Since May (WATCH)
WATCH: Gov. Murphy addressed the rise in coronavirus cases and NJ reopenings. Here's the latest.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Timber Creek HS Closed Thursday Due To Positive Coronavirus Tests
There have been four positive tests in the last seven days, the Black Horse Pike Regional School District announced Wednesday night.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Garwood's Body Department Gets Makeover, Thriving During Pandemic
Union County native Lauren Cruz has revamped and reopened The Body Department in Garwood to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Restaurant Owner Defies Gov. Murphy’s Orders Again: PD
The owner of Cuban Pete’s in Montclair has been accused of violating the state’s COVID-19 orders three times since the pandemic began.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Former Instructor Helps Hazlet Karate Studio Reopen Amid Pandemic
Mat Weisfeld quit teaching 9 years ago to take over the family business. He rekindled his love for the sport by helping this studio reopen.
Nicole Rosenthal, Patch Staff
Wyckoff, NJ|News|
NJ Expands Coronavirus Travel Quarantine List To Biggest In Weeks
New Jersey updated its coronavirus travel advisory, expanding the quarantine list to its biggest in weeks. Here's where.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Essex County Still Leads NJ In COVID Deaths (See Totals By Town)
Essex County bears a grim mantle as the New Jersey county with the highest coronavirus death toll. See updated totals for each town here.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
Drive-Through Job Fair Set For Toms River
The drive-through event at Ocean County College will include employers from Monmouth and Middlesex counties in addition to Ocean.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Protesters Blast NJPAC Board Member Over Prison Profits
Activists in Newark picked an unusual target for a protest: a charity benefit for a nonprofit arts center.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
GOP Senate Candidate In NJ Won't Quarantine After Trump's Visit
Rik Mehta was at Donald Trump's fundraiser in Bedminster. But he says Gov. Phil Murphy's suggestion to self-quarantine is "melodramatic."
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark MVC Closes After Worker Tests Positive For Coronavirus
A regional licensing center in Newark is closing for about two weeks after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, officials said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
