Newark, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For May 29 – Patch.com

‘Before the coronavirus swept in, Samani Ford had a trusted system for achieving her goals: dream, plan, and execute.’

By Patrick Wall, Chalkbeat NewarkMay 27, 2020… Read more

The Bloomfield Health Department is offering free COVID-19 tests to residents starting June 4.

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of Bloomfield Township. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.The Bloomfield Health Department is offering free COVID-19 tests to residents starting June 4. Testing will be done on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at varying locations. “As the state and our township slowly begin to reopen, it is imperative that our… Read more

“As the daughter of immigrants, I have witnessed the hardships my parents have had to face.”

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The following article comes courtesy of the West Orange Public School District. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site…. Read more

Garden State Coalition of Schools President David Aderhold said officials are already concerned about what next school year will look like.

A school official has 92 questions as it relates to the reopening of New Jersey schools after the coronavirus pandemic left school districts across the state closed since March. They won’t reopen this academic school year, but Garden State Coalition of Schools President Dr. David Aderhold expressed concerns about what reopening will look like in the fall. Aderhold said that without clear guidance from the state on how to prepare for… Read more

WATCH: Gov. Phil Murphy is allowing summer camps, child care and organized sports in the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s the latest.

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy, speaking during a Friday news conference, announced that he’s allowing camps, child care, horse racing and organized sports to resume amid the coronavirus outbreak. Murphy made the statements as he announced 1,117 new coronavirus cases and 131 more deaths (you can watch it here, below)…. Read more

The Livingston July 4th Committee has decided to cancel the 2020 celebration “out of an abundance of caution.”

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston’s annual July 4th celebration has been canceled for 2020 due to the coronavirus crisis. … Read more

Organizers are asking West Orange residents to show unity by placing a lighted candle on their porch, terrace or driveway.

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A socially distant candlelight vigil to honor people impacted by the coronavirus will take place in West Orange on Sunday, May 31…. Read more

Residents of the Caldwells have been using a new way to raise donations amid the coronavirus crisis: lawn signs.

CALDWELLS, NJ — Residents of the Caldwells have been using a new way to raise donations amid the coronavirus crisis: lawn signs…. Read more

For the first time in more than 100 years, Montclair’s annual 4th of July Celebration has been called off.

MONTCLAIR, NJ — For the first time in more than 100 years, Montclair’s annual 4th of July Celebration has been cancelled…. Read more

The Port Authority is scrambling to plug a $3 billion revenue gap from the coronavirus outbreak. A new CARES Act program may help.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — As Port Authority officials scramble to plug an estimated $3 billion revenue gap from the COVID-19 outbreak, they’re leaving no stone unturned, including a new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act program that may give the struggling agency a short-term cash boost…. Read more

Denise Dorey was originally from Orange and lived in Bloomfield before passing away at the age of 67 in Montclair.

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — This remembrance is part of the COVID-19 memorial archive created by the Bloomfield Information Project. Do you know someone our community has lost to the virus? You can add their name and story to the memorial and historical archive here…. Read more

The toll hikes will be used to pay for a $24 billion capital improvement plan. Some are accusing officials of “hiding behind the pandemic.”

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Officials unanimously approved a plan to hike tolls on the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway on Wednesday…. Read more