West Orange, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For August 11 – Patch.com

Sen. Cory Booker, the former mayor of Newark, helped the museum to nail down grant funding with a letter of support.

NEWARK, NJ — One of the largest art institutions in New Jersey has earned two significant grants that will help it weather the coronavirus pandemic…. Read more

“The support will allow us to continue doing the critical COVID relief work Newark’s South Ward residents desperately need more than ever.”

NEWARK, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of BRICK Education Network. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.BRICK Education Network (BEN) is among a short and impactful list of non-profit organizations based in major cities across the country chosen by global advocate against poverty and racial inequities, the Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ), to join forces in the ongoing COVID-19… Read more

The Bloomfield event, which draws thousands of people, is too large to carry out safely, organizers said.

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Center Alliance (BCA) is canceling this year’s Harvest Fest due to concerns related to the coronavirus…. Read more

The disparity may reflect how hard their communities have been hit by the new coronavirus and concerns about school safety protocols.

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DeCamp suspended all service due to COVID-19 struggles. It may “severely impact” the quality of life in Essex County, an official says.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — For the rest of August, there will be a second option for DeCamp bus riders in North Jersey: Coach USA…. Read more