Child Vaccinations Begin In North Jersey. Here's Where: Patch PM

Good evening North Jersey Patch readers! Here are some of the share-worthy stories from our area for today.

Places Are Offering COVID Vaccines For 12+

• Bergen New Bridge Now Vaccinating Kids 12 And Up
• Rite Aid Begins Administering COVID Vaccine To Ages 12 And Up
• Union County Now Giving Pfizer Vaccine To Kids Ages 12 And Up
• FEMA Vaccine Site In Newark Serving NJ Children Ages 12 And Up
• Holy Name Vaccinating Kids 12 And Up In Teaneck, West New York

Patch also is curious whether you will vaccinate your child for COVID-19. Share your thoughts in our survey.

Here are the top five stories from North Jersey:

1. Jennifer "JWoww" Farley channeled her inner David Rose on Wednesday for the opening of her new store at American Dream. Heavenly Flower, Farley's first maternity apparel store in the country, opened with what she jokingly called a "soft launch," referring to an episode of the popular series Schitt's Creek. (Read more on Patch)
2. A Newark firefighter suffered second-degree burns while battling a house blaze on Wednesday. The fire forced 19 adults and four children to relocate, authorities said. (Read more on Patch)
3. There's some good news on the horizon for "one of Montclair's most iconic landmarks," the Bellevue Theatre. On Thursday – exactly one year ahead of the 100th anniversary of the beloved venue's grand opening on May 13, 1922 – there are plans for reopening the historic cinema later this year. (Read more on Patch)
4. The Summit Police had posted a warning on Facebook on Tuesday night about a possible sexual assault in the area, but police have not been able to substantiate what happened. (Read more on Patch)
5. Two Victory Gardens locals were arrested and charged on Tuesday, after a police operation by the New Jersey State Police and Morris County Narcotics Task Force found drugs, cash, and a gun. (Read more on Patch)

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Tomorrow's Preview

The CDC has deemed vaccinated adults can forgo masks in most instances, and all eyes turn to Governor Phil Murphy to see if New Jersey will soon follow suit. Stick with Patch for coverage Friday. Thanks for reading!