Westfield, NJ|News|
COVID-19 Vaccination Site List in Union County: Updated List
The state has been expanding the number of coronavirus vaccination sites. Here's where you can sign up.
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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Montclair, NJ|News|
COVID Vaccines In Essex County: Where, How To Get A Shot (UPDATE)
More COVID-19 vaccination sites have opened in Essex County. See the updated list – and find out if you qualify.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
New Coronavirus Vaccination Center To Open In Summit Monday
Any New Jersey resident in category 1A or 1B can register. The new center will start taking appointments on Monday for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy Signs NJ Dining Expansion Bill Into Law Amid COVID
WATCH: Gov. Murphy had vetoed a plan to give NJ bars and restaurants more freedom amid COVID. Now he's signed a new bill into law.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke on Friday and addressed schools, vaccines, unemployment and NJ closures amid the coronavirus.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Essex County Made Arrests In 71% Of Homicides Amid COVID Pandemic
There were 78 homicides in Essex County in 2020, down four percent from 2019. Of those, 55 were solved, prosecutors said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Will End Some Coronavirus Curfews, Relax Indoor Rules
Newark is temporarily ending its mandatory curfews for residents. The city is also boosting business capacity limits – for now.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Lost Two Residents To Coronavirus In January
The city released its breakdown for the month. Meanwhile, the national death toll surpassed 450,000 Wednesday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken CVS Among Those To Get Coronavirus Vaccine
Eligible patrons may be able to sign up next week.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Bernards Twp. Approved For COVID Vaccine Site But Faces Delays
The town health department will serve as a small vaccine site. But the state will make them wait because of the vaccine shortage.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken And Jersey City: No Local Curfew For Our Bars
The mayors issued a joint statement saying they'll lift coronavirus curfew restrictions on their cities' popular bars.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy's NJ COVID-19, Vaccine, Nor'easter Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke on Wednesday and addressed schools, vaccines and the nor'easter amid the COVID crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Loses Two More Residents To Coronavirus
The town also gave an age breakdown of cases for the month of January. Statewide, hospitals are currently treating 2,892 covid patients.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair School District Plans To Sue Teachers Union (UPDATED)
Montclair teachers and staff say it's too risky to return amid the COVID pandemic. It may be up to the courts to decide if they're right.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Man Uses Stimulus Check To Go Back To College In Newark
A cybersecurity buff from New Jersey is using his COVID stimulus check to return to school after a quarter-century out of the classroom.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues Nor'easter, COVID, Vaccines Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke on Tuesday and addressed the nor'easter, snow, COVID-19 and vaccines.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Mayor Calls For Unity As School Reopening Debate Rages
Sean Spiller: "Everyone wants a safe return to in-person learning as soon as possible. That includes parents, educators AND administrators."
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
Rocco's In Madison Holds Grand Opening In New Spot
The Iossa family has owned Madison restaurants since 1960. Now they're serving pizza and Italian food at 36 Main St.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy's Issues NJ Nor'easter, COVID, Vaccine Update
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy spoke on Monday and addressed the nor'easter, COVID-19 and vaccines amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hudson County’s COVID Cases Remain 'Very High:' See Updates
The coronavirus continues to take a grim toll on Hudson County, according to updated state data. See updates.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Union County’s COVID Cases Remain 'Very High:' See Updates
The coronavirus continues to take a grim toll on Union County, according to updated state data. See updates here.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Essex County COVID Cases Remain 'Very High:' See Town Updates
The coronavirus continues to take a toll on Essex County, according to updated state data. See how your town or city is doing.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
COVID Vaccine Site List In Hudson County: What To Know
The state plans to expand the number of COVID-19 vaccination sites. Here's where you can go to get one.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
COVID Vaccine Site List In Union County: What To Know
The state plans to expand the number of COVID-19 vaccination sites. Here's where you can go to get one.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Essex County Is 'National Model' For COVID Vaccines: Sen. Booker
Despite supply shortages, Essex County is putting 1,400 shots per day into people’s arms. Sen. Cory Booker says America should take note.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke at 1 p.m. on Friday and addressed schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid the coronavirus.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Teachers Union: Here’s Why Reopening Schools Is Unsafe
The Montclair Education Association says its 1,000 members are being turned into “scapegoats” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Parents Protest At Edgemont: 'Open Our Schools'
Montclair parents rallied outside Edgemont School, laying empty backpacks on the front lawn to represent their children.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
Cinnaminson Business Awarded No-Interest Loan Amid COVID Pandemic
Auricle Hearing Aid Center received a $50,000 interest-free loan through a county program designed to help small business amid the pandemic.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Microbrewery Has An Opening Date
The long awaited Lion's Roar Brewery announced an opening date on social media last week.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
New Coronavirus Death Reported In Cranford
The death of another Cranford resident from COVID-19 was reported Friday. The local high school and municipal offices went remote this week.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Maplewood Schools' On-Site Learning Lasted Only One Week
Schools in the South Orange-Maplewood School District will remain remote this week as each classroom is assessed for safety.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Q&A To Be Held For Westfield Residents Thursday
A Westfield-based group will host the virtual forum for seniors and others to ask medical experts about the virus and vaccines.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
COVID In The Caldwells: Homebound Vaccines, Updated Case Counts
North and West Caldwell are reaching out to homebound residents who want to get a vaccine. Caldwell’s mayor offers a COVID-19 update.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Cases As West Orange Schools Reopen: UPDATED
Several COVID-19 cases were confirmed on the West Orange High School hockey team. A case was also seen at Redwood Elementary School.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
As COVID Pandemic Persists, Moorestown Considers Event Guidelines
Moorestown Council said permits for this year's events may be conditional as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and addressed schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Gets $216M In Feds' 16 Percent COVID Vaccine Boost: Here's Why
FEMA gave NJ $216 million to help boost vaccines in the Garden State by 16 percent. Here's what that means.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
2nd COVID Vaccinations Given At West Orange Nursing Home
Daughters of Israel in West Orange shared photos on social media, noting that "you can see the smile under the mask" of one staff member.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Sports Shop To Close After 22 Years
The shop, formerly a Main Street hub, faced difficulties with more people buying digitally. The pandemic made things even worse.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
