Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For August 1 – Patch.com
Check out some of our top stories this week in Verona, Cedar Grove and Essex County.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Patch reviews last week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. … Read more
Check out some of our top stories this week in Millburn and Essex County.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Patch reviews last week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. … Read more
John “Jack” Kupcho of West Caldwell was a big reason why New Jersey is still known as the Garden State, Gov. Phil Murphy said.
WEST CALDWELL, NJ — John “Jack” Kupcho of West Caldwell was a big reason why New Jersey is still known as the Garden State. And it’s just one of many reasons why the master horticulturalist will be missed, according to Gov. Phil Murphy…. Read more
Despite the positive news, officials warn that other metrics are rising and diligence is needed.
NEW JERSEY — There were several numbers unveiled during Gov. Phil Murphy’s coronavirus news briefing on Friday. But one stood out as a positive sign for New Jersey’s hospitals: Zero…. Read more
After closing due to coronavirus, owners of The Cassidy in NJ encouraged fans to visit their other eatery in an 1847 farmhouse in Gladstone.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — While some restaurants have survived amid coronavirus restrictions by providing outdoor dining or delivery, others haven’t been as fortunate. On Thursday, a popular bar in Maplewood, NJ, the Cassidy, announced on social media: “The Cassidy has closed. The pandemic killed us. Visit us now at Gladstone Tavern. Stay healthy, Tom + Jennifer Carlin.”… Read more
The Big Brother 4 contestant and Hoboken mom tested positive for the virus and then for antibodies, but her latest test begs questions.
HOBOKEN, NJ — With so much unknown about coronavirus, including whether a person can get the virus twice, stories from individuals with the virus have been invaluable. Hoboken mom Michelle Maradie Thomas — a former contestant on “Big Brother 4” who shared her difficult struggle to survive coronavirus in March — revealed concerning information on Thursday, saying that while her April antibody test showed she had some immunity to the… Read more
Candlelight vigils were scheduled to commemorate the occasion.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – After months of battling through the COVID-19 pandemic, a hard fought victory was won in Morris County as both Saint Clare’s hospitals were declared COVID-19 free Wednesday, according to officials. … Read more
Free coronavirus testing will continue at the drive-thru site in Weequahic Park. The events are open to all Essex County residents.
NEWARK, NJ — Free coronavirus testing will continue at the drive-thru site in Weequahic Park, officials say…. Read more
Free coronavirus testing will take place in Bloomfield on Aug. 4. The event is open to all Essex County residents.
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Free coronavirus testing will take place in Bloomfield on Tuesday, Aug. 4…. Read more
Free coronavirus testing will take place in North Caldwell on Aug. 6. The event is open to all Essex County residents.
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ — Free coronavirus testing will take place in North Caldwell on Thursday, Aug. 6…. Read more
Montclair will close Church and South Park streets on Saturdays from Aug. 1 to Sept. 26 to help local businesses weather the coronavirus.
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair will be slightly scaling back plans to close two streets to help nearby businesses in the coronavirus pandemic, the Montclair Center Business Improvement District (BID) said Wednesday…. Read more
Social distancing and face masks will be required. All children must be accompanied by an adult, Bloomfield officials said.
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield will open eight township playgrounds on Saturday after previously closing them as a precaution against the coronavirus…. Read more