Moorestown, NJ|News|
Moorestown School Board Discusses Plan For Full Return
The Moorestown School District presented its "Fall Forward" plan Tuesday night as it awaits further guidance from the state.
Anthony Bellano, 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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Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy's NJ COVID, Reopening And Vaccine Update
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and address vaccines, masks and NJ reopenings amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
129-Year-Old Newark Church Joins Battle Against Coronavirus
Pilgrim Baptist Church in Newark and nine other local houses of worship are hosting free COVID-19 testing events.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair’s New Task Force Has Big Job: Help Schools Reopen
Montclair Mayor: “This fall, we have every expectation that our schools will be open for full, in-person instruction.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Sen. Bob Menendez Unmasks To Promote Vaccines At Newark Event
A fully vaccinated Sen. Bob Menendez took off his mask at an outdoor event in Newark to promote the “safeness” of COVID-19 vaccines.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Haddonfield-Haddon Township, NJ|News|
Haddonfield Rewards Returns As COVID Restrictions Ease
People who shop and dine in Haddonfield this week have a chance to earn a 20 percent rebate.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Mystic Ginger Receives $5K Grant From Gloucester Township
Mystic Ginger received a $5,000 grant from Gloucester Township's Small Business Assistance Program, officials said.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ COVID, Reopenings, Masks Update
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday and address masks, schools, vaccines and NJ reopenings amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Mayor Responds To Mask Guidance As COVID Cases Decline In Hoboken
Mayor Ravi Bhalla responded to changing CDC guidance on mask-wearing. Here are this week's coronavirus case and hospitalization numbers.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Whoopi Goldberg Visits East Orange For COVID Vaccine Event
Goldberg isn’t the only celebrity to lend star power to the vaccine effort in Essex County. Others include Queen Latifah and Rosario Dawson.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy: NJ 'Can Do Away' With Masks Outdoors If Vaccinated
Gov. Murphy told New Jersey on Friday "we can do away with our masks" outdoors. First, you must be vaccinated.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
Union County Now Giving Pfizer Vaccine To Kids Ages 12 And Up
Residents ages 12 and up can make appointments now at two Union County vaccine centers.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
FEMA Vaccine Site In Newark Serving NJ Children Ages 12 And Up
The largest COVID vaccine site in New Jersey is taking walk-in appointments for the Pfizer shot. It’s open to people 12 and older.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Seating To Return At Newark Penn, Other NJ Transit Stations
NJ Transit is bringing back seating at several of its largest bus and train stations, in line with Gov. Murphy’s COVID capacity changes.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Reopenings Update
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and address schools, vaccines and NJ reopenings amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Union County Begins Door-To-Door COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign
The campaign, which will kick off at the end of May, is part of Union County's attempt to reach the unvaccinated in their own neighborhoods.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Struggling To Pay Rent? This Essex County Program May Help
The program may be a lifeline for renters and landlords who are struggling amid the COVID pandemic, Essex County officials said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Resident's 'Traveling Diary' Unites Women Amid Pandemic
A “traveling diary” that started in Montclair has since blossomed into an international collaboration between more than 100 women.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Music Will Flow At Benefit Concert For Montclair Coffeehouse
Trend Coffee and Tea House in Montclair has kept the music – and java – flowing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Gloucester Twp. Program Provides $5K Grant To Custom Print Shop
Spartan Custom Printing received a $5,000 grant from Gloucester Township's Small Business Assistance Program, officials said.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Moorestown Returns To Live Memorial Day Ceremony Amid Pandemic
Moorestown's Memorial Day Ceremony will be held in-person at Memorial Field after taking place virtually last year amid the pandemic.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
5 Quick Coronavirus Updates As Montclair Schools Reopen
Social distancing will be reduced to three feet for some students starting Monday. See other COVID-related updates for the district.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
Rowan College At Burlington County Hosting 5 Commencements In May
Rowan College at Burlington County will host commencement ceremonies for students who graduated last year and this year later this month.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Reopenings Update
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday and address schools, vaccines and NJ reopenings amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
34 Seniors Get Free Trip To Reunite With Family In New Jersey
The coronavirus pandemic kept them apart for more than a year. Neil Patrick Harris was on hand to help them say hello again.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Man, 45, Dies From COVID; Report Includes Vax Status
It's the first time that the weekly Summit case report included, besides numbers, information on a person's coronavirus vaccination status.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|News|
Cherry Hill Students To Return To 5-Day In-Person Learning May 17
The Cherry Hill Public School District announced the return to five-day in-person learning as restrictions around the COVID pandemic ease.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Goes 24 Hours Without A New COVID Case: Officials
West Orange saw an encouraging daily milestone, officials said: zero additional cases of the coronavirus.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Black Horse Pike Schools Working With Venues For Proms Amid COVID
The school district continues to work with venues hosting senior proms for Highland, Timber Creek and Triton amid COVID-19 restrictions.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Students From W. Caldwell, Verona Find Joy, Profit In Candle Biz
A trio of ambitious Essex County middle school students have turned a “passion project” into a full-time business.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Food Pantry Holds Grand Opening In Newark’s East Ward
A new food pantry and free clothing boutique will give residents in the Ironbound section of the city some relief from the COVID crisis.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough, Montgomery To Host Joint COVID Vaccination Clinics
Clinics will be hosted on Saturdays and "pop-up" clinics on Thursdays throughout May and June offering the Moderna and J&J shots.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Town Council Votes To Resume In-Person Meetings
The Belleville Township Council will start meeting in person again after going virtual-only due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
27 Congress Members Tell United Airlines: ‘Don’t Cut 2,500 Jobs’
United has gotten billions of dollars from the U.S. government to save jobs and keep workers on the payroll during the coronavirus pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
New Rules Allow Normal Prom, Class Trip In Moorestown: Officials
The recent easing of restrictions on indoor gatherings in New Jersey has made it easier for Moorestown to hold end-of-year activities.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
Somerset County Eliminates All Appointments For COVID Vaccines
Somerset County is going 100 percent appointment-free for drive-thru, walk-in, and mobile COVID vaccination clinics.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Reopenings Update
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and address schools, vaccines and NJ reopenings amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Mourns One More Resident Lost To COVID; Cases Declining
As Mayor Brindle reported sad news, she also released promising statistics about the percent of Westfield adults who are vaccinated.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Essex County Announces Big Changes At Its COVID Vaccine Sites
Walk-in appointments are now available in West Orange and Newark. The county’s other three sites have stopped giving first doses.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Parents Plan Rally, Demand More In-Person Learning
“The West Orange schools hybrid model has been too limited despite a receding pandemic,” organizers said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
