Montclair, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For April 17 – Patch.com
A remote candidate forum will be held in advance of the May 12 election in Montclair. Here’s how to watch.
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The League of Women Voters of the Montclair area education fund, Aging in Montclair (AIM) and Montclair Local will host a televised-only candidates forum on Wednesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. in preparation for the May 12 elections…. Read more
Kevin Corbett, president of NJ Transit, tested positive for COVID-19. He’s “feeling well” and is isolating at home, authorities said.
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The head of NJ Transit has contracted the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19…. Read more
Here’s what the Montclair Farmers’ Market is doing to protect shoppers and vendors during the coronavirus crisis.
MONTCLAIR, NJ — What is the Montclair Farmers’ Market doing to protect shoppers and vendors during the coronavirus crisis?… Read more
Three Planned Parenthood facilities in Montclair, Newark and Paterson are staying open during the COVID-19 crisis.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Planned Parenthood facilities in Montclair, Newark and Paterson are staying open – but ramping up social distancing and safety precautions – as the new coronavirus continues to spread in New Jersey…. Read more
The funds will support local community members, organizations and small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
NEWARK, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the United Way of Greater Newark. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.Catherine Wilson, President & CEO of United Way of Greater Newark (UWGN) announced the Community COVID-19 Fund has raised more than $4 million to support local community members, organizations and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. UWGN established the… Read more
Belleville residents took a moment to appreciate life amid the coronavirus crisis.
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of Belleville Township. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.Hundreds of children of all ages got a chance to wave hello to the Easter Bunny and take in some of the cherry blossoms that the township is famous for…. Read more
If schools reopen in May, there could be an abbreviated season; a proposal could give sophomores and juniors another year of spring sports.
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — If schools across New Jersey are reopened next month, there could be a spring high school sports season, albeit an abbreviated one, according to the NJSIAA.The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, which oversees high schools sports, has plans it can roll out that would allow for competition starting as late as May 25, officials said in a statement.Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday said all schools in… Read more
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Phil Murphy was addressing the public during a 1 p.m. news conference. Here are the updates on the NJ coronavirus crisis.
NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy was set to provide the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey during a 1 p.m. news conference on Friday (you can watch it live here, below)…. Read more
It wasn’t long ago that Mary Koch was a COVID-19 inpatient. Watch a video of her emotional discharge from the hospital.
NEWARK, NJ — A nurse at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center earned an emotional “clap out” from her peers after her successful fight against the new coronavirus…. Read more
New Jersey Democrats say states with far fewer COVID-19 cases, like Nebraska, are getting disproportionately more federal aid.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — When it comes to help fighting coronavirus, New Jersey keeps getting “shafted” by President Donald Trump and his administration, said New Jersey House Democrats on Thursday…. Read more
W. Orange Mayor: The facility that the township’s comingled recyclables are routinely transferred to is “unable to operate” due to COVID-19.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The new coronavirus is temporarily changing the way West Orange recycles, officials say…. Read more
Tens of thousands of New Jersey residents who rent their homes got a breath of relief from the coronavirus’ economic crunch.
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Tens of thousands of New Jersey residents who rent their homes got a breath of relief from the coronavirus’ economic crunch on Thursday…. Read more