Livingston, NJ|News|
Essex County To Go ‘Mobile’ With Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccines
The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has officially arrived in NJ. Here’s what Essex County plans to do with its initial 2,000 doses.
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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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Recycling Collection Still Suspended Due To Coronavirus
Montclair suspended curbside recycling collection due to COVID-19 cases among its DCS workers. Here’s where to go in the meanwhile.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Still Impacting Travel At NJ And NY Airports, PATH
The Port Authority’s airports and PATH trains are seeing big drops in ridership. But bridge and tunnel traffic is taking less of a hit.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Beloved Bloomfield Cop Dies Of COVID Just Months After Retiring
Benny Christiano served Bloomfield with “Bravery, Pride and Dedication” for 26 years until his retirement in December 2020.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Food Pantry: 3 Stats That Show Local Need Amid COVID
The Human Needs Food Pantry in Montclair saw 1,117 new households come for assistance in 2020 – it’s highest total ever.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Gas Station Closing For Week Due To Coronavirus
A gas station in West Orange was thanked for being “transparent” and “up front” about 3 COVID-19 cases that will cause a temporary closure.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
Cinnaminson Establishes $275K Escrow After Old Acme Site Delays
The escrow ensures that development of an IHOP at the site will begin in the next three years after delays due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Expect All NJ Schools To Reopen By Fall, Gov. Murphy Says
Gov. Murphy says New Jersey should expect all schools to reopen in the fall as COVID-19 vaccine availability continues to expand.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Seniors Shine Lantern Of Hope To Teens Amid COVID
West Orange seniors were asked what it was like to live through national and world crises before the COVID pandemic. Here’s what they said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Siblings Thank Town After Successful Food Drive
Two sisters held a "contactless food drive" in Belleville, collecting a trove of much-needed supplies for a local food pantry.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Availability To Expand To NJ Teachers
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday that he's expanding COVID-19 vaccine availability to teachers and others. Here's the latest.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
View This Cool Millburn Snow Shot. Now How About Weekend Weather?
The National Weather Service isn't predicting more white stuff, but if you like getting caught in the rain, you're in luck.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy And Legislator Address Maplewood School Controversy
A new parent group also spoke out this week as the South Orange-Maplewood schools remain remote "indefinitely."
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Take A Video Tour Of COVID Vaccine Site At Essex County College
Want to see what it’s like inside a COVID vaccination site in Newark? Check out this behind-the-scenes video filmed at Essex County College.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Malinowski Introduces Bill To Create 9/11-Style Covid Commission
As the coronavirus toll passes 500,000, Rep. Malinowski's bipartisan bill will create a commission to investigate the national response.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Poll Of NJ Voters Finds Big Partisan Split On COVID Vaccines
A poll of New Jersey voters found a big difference between Democrats and Republicans when it comes to getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Reports 216th COVID Death; 7K Vaccinations Given
West Orange Mayor: 4,928 first vaccinations and 2,080 second vaccinations have been given to local residents.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|News|
NJ Indoor Dining May Soon Hit 50 Percent Amid COVID: Gov. Murphy
Gov. Phil Murphy addressed possibly expanding indoor dining in NJ amid the COVID crisis, but he identified potential obstacles.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Mayor: We're Working On Local Covid-19 Vaccination Site
Mayor Brindle expressed frustration that Union County doesn't have a coronavirus megasite like other NJ counties, and said what they'll do.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Senior, 98, Gets Second Covid-19 Vaccine Shot; Can You?
With coronavirus vaccinations hard to find in Union County, officials and even local teens are trying to help the elderly get their shot.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Recycling Halted Due To COVID ‘Staffing Shortages’
Montclair DCS workers have been hit hard by the coronavirus. Here’s what it means for local recycling and garbage collections.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Black Horse Pike Schools Explore More In-Person Learning Options
On a survey the district sent to parents, they included four options, including a return to full-day, 5-day in-person learning.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
New COVID Test Site To Open In Moorestown This Weekend
Skippack will open its drive-thru test site in Moorestown this weekend, officials said Monday night.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Here’s How This Newark Nursing Home Is Keeping Coronavirus At Bay
No resident at New Community Extended Care Facility has tested positive for COVID-19 since June, administrators say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy To Give NJ Budget Address Amid COVID
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy began speaking at 1 p.m. on Tuesday and provided the latest on his proposed budget for the new year amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Moorestown Schools Examine 5-Day In-Person Learning For Some
Parents of students in kindergarten through 3rd grade are being asked if they want to see their kids return to 5-day, full-day instruction.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Bagel Shop Celebrates Strange (But Successful) Year
Lay all the bagels sold at Bagels By Jarrett since it opened side by side and they’d span the entire length of I-280 – with room to spare.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Prudential Center Reopening; NJ Devils 'Focused On Safety'
New Jersey is getting ready to partially reopen some of its largest sports venues, including the Prudential Center in Newark.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Teen's New Group Finds Coronavirus Vaccines For Seniors
A generation of young vax-unteers are using tech skills to track down vaccine appointments for seniors in New Jersey.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Middlesex, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy spoke on Monday and addressed marijuana legalization, the weather and vaccines amid the NJ coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Maplewood Parents Ready To Rally As School Reopening On Hold
A rally is set for Monday now that students in the South Orange-Maplewood school district have been out of school for 345 days.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Mayor Announces One More Coronavirus Fatality
Mayor Shelley Brindle also gave an update on how many people in the state and Union County had gotten the vaccine.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Two More Coronavirus Fatalities Reported In Hoboken
As the death toll nears 500,000 nationwide, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla gave new updates Saturday afternoon.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hudson County’s COVID Cases Still In ‘Red Zone:' See Updates
The coronavirus continues to take a grim toll on Hudson County, according to updated state data. See updates below.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Union County’s COVID Cases Still In ‘Red Zone:' See Updates
The coronavirus continues to take a grim toll on Union County, according to updated state data. See updates below.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Essex County COVID Cases Still In ‘Red Zone:’ See Town Updates
The coronavirus continues to take a heavy toll on Essex County, according to updated state data. See how your town is doing below.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Shipping Delay Changes COVID Vaccination Schedule In Essex County
State officials said that this week's federal vaccine delivery didn’t make it to New Jersey on time due to the weather.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|News|
Cherry Hill Schools Sets Sights On 4-Day In-Person Instruction
The Cherry Hill Public School District has set a tentative date for a return to in-person instruction four days a week for hybrid learners.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hudson County Coronavirus Vaccination Site List: New Update
The state has been adding to its list of places to be vaccinated in Hudson County. See the list below as well as other links.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
NJ Union Membership Rate Grew Amid Pandemic – But With Fewer Jobs
The percentage of workers in labor unions grew in New Jersey last year, but there’s a catch, researchers say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
