Boston, MA|News|
Lifeguards Return To State Beaches In MA
Full waterfront services started back up for Massachusetts beaches Saturday, June 20, according to the state.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
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 are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
Morristown, NJ|News|
Morris County Closing COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Center
Friday will be the last day of testing at the site.
Russ Crespolini, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
'I Have Nothing': The Story Of Wisconsin's Unemployment Crisis
Nearly 1 of 7 adults in Wisconsin have filed for unemployment. Many are down to their last few dollars, facing eviction — or worse.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Mountain Brook, AL|News|
Botanical Gardens Reopens After COVID-19 Shutdown
Birmingham Botanical Gardens reopened this week, with social distancing guidelines in place.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
COVID-19: MN Dept. Of Education Releases Guidance For Fall 2020
State officials are urging Minnesota school leaders to plan for three different scenarios this fall.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|News|
County Prosecutor Looking Into Woodbridge Police Haircuts
The county prosecutor said he was looking into whether the Woodbridge PD used federal CARES Act funding to pay the barber for the cuts.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
Madison Pool Is Set To Open Monday
The health and safety of members is a top priority, officials said.
Russ Crespolini, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
Chester Pool Opening As Early As Monday
Registration is open just as summer is set to begin.
Russ Crespolini, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Whitmer Announces Next Steps For Michigan Schools
The governor will release a “Return to School Roadmap” on June 30 with guidance for educators to follow.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
Minnesota Public Radio Cuts Jobs, Programs Amid Economic Downturn
The COVID-19 crisis led to the media organization's "large and unexpected financial challenge."
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Bernardsville-Bedminster, NJ|News|
Murphy, Trump Discuss American Unity, Money Over Dinner In NJ
Portal bridge funding, monument removal and social movements were on the menu at Bedminster on Friday.
Russ Crespolini, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
NJ Could Enter Stage 3 'In Weeks, Not Months:' Gov. Phil Murphy
Murphy said guidance and a timeline could come as early as the end of the week.
Russ Crespolini, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Miles College Gets Student COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Grant
Regions Bank has given Miles College a grant for a COVID-19 emergency relief fund for students.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Here's What College Will Look Like In Fall In Wisconsin
Wisconsin's 13 public state colleges are welcoming students back in fall. Here's how it'll look.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Lifts Camp Restrictions; Adds 8 New Coronavirus Deaths
An executive order signed by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Friday lifted restrictions on overnight residential, travel and troop camps.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
Chester Prepares For Outdoor Dining, Indoor Retail
Monday COVID-19 restrictions ease and the community is preparing.
Russ Crespolini, Patch Staff
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant, WI|News|
'Immigrant Culture' To Blame For COVID-19 Outbreak, Vos Said
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said an "immigrant culture" was to blame for a COVID-19 outbreak in a secret recording published this week.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Washington Schools Plan To Return To Classrooms This Fall
The State Superintendent of Public Instruction has told all districts to plan for face-to-face classes, but also to develop a backup plan.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Port Washington Bike Shop Sees Coronavirus Boom — But Hazy Future
Bikes flew off the floors on Long Island when New Yorkers were ordered to stay home. Then came a shortage.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Denver, CO|News|
Denver Business Owner Faces Pandemic, Vandalism: 'I Was Crying'
After Saki Melius worked tirelessly to reopen her restaurant, it was vandalized during protests May 31 in Denver.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Braintree, MA|News|
Braintree Catholic School Among Dozens Closing Nationwide
Catholic education experts said the closure of schools amid the coronavirus pandemic is becoming a national trend.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham Legion FC Set to Resume Season
The Birmingham Legion FC will be back on the field soon, as the United Soccer League has announced it will resume play in July.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
King County Enters 'Modified Phase 1' Reopening
Effective immediately, King County restaurants and retail stores can resume in-person service, with some restrictions.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Some Milwaukee Bars, Restaurants Refuse To Open
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's decision to reopen bars and restaurants has a number of business owners questioning the decision.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Salons, Barbershops To Open June 15
Personal care services, including salons and barbershops, will be able to reopen across Michigan beginning June 15.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
King County Submits Reopening Application
King County leaders submitted a request Wednesday to move forward under a modified phase 1, restoring more recreation and businesses.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
PA Issues School Reopening Guidelines
PA schools in the yellow and green phase can resume in-person instruction as soon as July 1, provided an approved safety plan is in place.
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Manalapan, NJ|News|
Manalapan Woman Recovering From COVID Offers Warning To Others
"I only left the house once a week to go to the grocery store, and always with a mask and gloves on." Somehow, she still got COVID-19.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Tinton Falls Man: I'm 31 And I Had A Stroke From The Coronavirus
Working daily with COVID patients, this Robert Wood Johnson nurse knew there was a chance he would get the virus. The stroke surprised him.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
McLoone Reopens 7 Restaurants: '50 Percent Capacity Won't Cut It'
Being told he can reopen at 50 percent capacity, an idea floated by Gov. Murphy and others, "doesn't cut it. We won't make it to January."
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
15,000 File For Unemployment, And Aberdeen Single Mom Is One
When NJ received 15,000 new unemployment cases Monday, the system crashed. An Aberdeen waitress and single mom filed one of those claims.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
As Pandemic Takes Hold, NJ Restaurateur Lays Off Nearly 1,000
Tim McLoone is about as well known in NJ as his restaurants are. And on Monday he had to tell nearly 1,000 employees they are out of a job.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
