Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Reports 2 More COVID Deaths; New Cases Start Declining
The city reported positive coronavirus vaccine numbers this week, and is starting to allow walk-in appointments for the shots.
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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Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Reopenings Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday and make a "major" announcement.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hudson County COVID Numbers And Trends This Week
Fourteen Hudson County residents passed away from the virus in the past week, down from 18 last week. Three million in NJ are vaccinated.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Union County COVID Numbers And Trends This Week
There were 15 new coronavirus deaths confirmed in Union County over the past week, down from 17 each of the past two weeks.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Events Return To Main Street With Moorestown Arts & Crafts Fair
The Moorestown Community House will host its inaugural Arts & Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
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 Wednesday and address schools, vaccines and NJ reopenings amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Gov. Praises Montclair Soup Kitchen For Fighting Food Insecurity
Toni’s Kitchen in Montclair used a state grant to give a hand up to struggling residents – and local restaurants, too.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Won’t Arrest People For Low-Level Warrants During Pandemic
Mayor: "We're not excusing these outstanding warrants, we're simply extending the appropriate courtesy called for during this pandemic."
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Manasquan-Belmar, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy: NJ 'Ready To Move Forward' On COVID-19 Reopenings
Gov. Phil Murphy said he's "ready to move forward" regarding reopenings in New Jersey amid the COVID crisis. Here's what to expect.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: NJ Makes Major COVID Announcement On Reopenings
WATCH: Gov. Murphy made a "major announcement" regarding NJ COVID reopenings on Monday. Here's what happened.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Pandemic Doesn’t Slow Art Aspirations Of West Orange Teens
The West Orange Arts Council put the spotlight on 17 WOHS student artists with a virtual exhibit.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair State Will Require COVID Vaccines From Most Students
Montclair State University students will need a COVID-19 vaccine to return to campus this fall — with a few exceptions.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
All Maplewood Students Set To Be Back In School On May 3
Some students in the South Orange-Maplewood School District have been remote for over a year.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
NJ Courts Prepare For Onslaught Of Coronavirus Eviction Cases
There are more than 50,000 pending eviction cases in New Jersey, with 194,000 new filings expected by 2022, court administrators said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|News|
With Cherry Hill Opening, Planet Fitness Grows Amid Pandemic
A 20,000 square-foot facility at Barclay Farms Shopping Center is the third Planet Fitness Billy Olson has opened during the COVID pandemic.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and address schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
Somerset County Expands COVID Vaccination Waiting List
Somerset County residents 40 years and older can now sign up for the Somerset County COVID Vaccination Waiting List.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Argument Over Social Distancing At Nutley Coffee Shop: Police
A dispute over coronavirus guidelines took place at a coffee shop in Nutley, authorities said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Announces Plans For $26M In COVID Recovery Funds
Bloomfield will use the funds to replace lead service lines, plug a revenue gap, expand vaccinations and avoid police/firefighter layoffs.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJPAC In Newark Wants COVID Vaccine Or Test From Concertgoers
NJPAC will reopen this summer for indoor, socially distanced events. But you’ll need proof of a COVID-19 vaccine or test to attend a show.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair School Official Gives Update On Milestone COVID Reopen
Montclair schools will roll out pooled COVID testing in the near future. Here are some other key updates as students return to classrooms.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Reopening Updates
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
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
Is NJ COVID Reopening Too Fast Or Not Enough? Take The Patch Poll
Take Patch's survey and tell us whether you think New Jersey is reopening too fast or not enough amid the COVID crisis.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
NJ Harpist Invited To Play Rock Hits At Coronavirus Vaccine Site
A harpist from Bloomfield played at a site in West Caldwell. Songs included “Is This Love,” “Imagine,” “Creep” and “Stairway to Heaven.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
NJ Man's $1 Trillion Lawsuit Blames Trump For Coronavirus Deaths
A former prison inmate-turned-activist is accusing Donald Trump of recklessly pushing for “herd immunity” despite the lack of a vaccine.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Supports COVID Hunger Strikers
An estimated 500,000 undocumented residents of NJ and their families deserve coronavirus aid, advocates said during a rally in Newark.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Push For Biden To 'Cancel Student Debt' Continues In New Jersey
Paying for college is tough enough. But during a pandemic? Fuhgeddaboudit, these New Jersey students and lawmakers say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and address schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Schools Get Donation Of 6,000 Bottles Of Water
When Bloomfield students return to classrooms, water fountains will be off. A local ShopRite stepped up to help quench their thirst.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Elementary School Students Return To Classrooms
Montclair public school students are gradually coming back to classrooms. It marks the beginning of the end of a bitter legal battle.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Tries To Ease Pandemic Pain, Waives Sidewalk Café Fees
Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller said he hopes that even more local restaurants will offer outdoor dining this year.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Schools Move To Hybrid Timetable Ahead Of Reopen
Bloomfield’s public schools continue to rev the engines for a return to the classroom amid the coronavirus crisis.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Public Schools Reopen From Coronavirus: Here’s The Plan
New Jersey’s largest public school district is back in the classroom for the first time in more than a year.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy is set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday and address schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Parents Say They Plan To Protest School Covid Quarantines
Two parents say the quarantines have been too extreme for the number of cases, interfering with kids' extracurricular activities.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Nurses Push For Hazard Pay, ‘Safe Staffing’ Amid Pandemic
As the COVID crisis endures, thousands of NJ health care workers are falling back on another form of job protection: collective bargaining.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Free Coronavirus Tests, Food Giveaway Event In Newark
Essex County continues to hold free COVID-19 testing and food distributions in Newark. See the latest dates here.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Worried Newark Workers Ask United Airlines: Are We Getting Fired?
Thousands of catering workers say their jobs are at risk, despite a massive "taxpayer bailout" for United Airlines amid the COVID pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
NJ COVID Wave To Peak In Spring, Gov. Murphy Says: What To Expect
Gov. Murphy said models show when the COVID-19 crisis will peak in NJ. Here's what you should expect as NJ considers removing restrictions.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Schools Praise ‘Extraordinary’ Nurses With Video
“Our nurses are heroes every year, every day,” Livingston’s school superintendent said. “They teach us, inspire us and take care of us.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
