West Orange, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For August 12 – Patch.com

Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway said the decision by the Big Ten was “the right” one, calling it “the only decision to make.”

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — And now it’s official: After speculation has been swirling for days, the Big Ten athletic conference announced Tuesday it is postponing the 2020-21 fall sports season due to coronavirus…. Read more

New Jersey residents don’t have to visit a doctor’s office in person to be approved for medical marijuana or other controlled substances.

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey residents don’t have to visit a doctor’s office in person to be approved for medical marijuana or other controlled substances during the coronavirus pandemic, state officials announced Tuesday…. Read more

Here’s how NJ towns and counties are impacted, as well as the latest developments on the coronavirus crisis, schools and reopenings in NJ.

NEW JERSEY – Developments in the new coronavirus outbreak continue to unfold rapidly in New Jersey now that the number of cases has risen to 185,475, and 14,037 confirmed deaths have been reported. Patch will be running regular updates as more information is released, and lists of towns and counties and their numbers of cases and fatalities are below…. Read more

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

Former Gov. Chris Christie spoke about his successor’s long term care mandates during the pandemic, and Phil Murphy wasn’t having it.

NEW JERSEY – Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spoke critically about his successor’s long-term care mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic on a radio program, and Phil Murphy wasn’t having it. … Read more

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