West Orange, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For April 18 – Patch.com
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
WATCH LIVE: NJ Gov. Murphy will address the public during a 1 p.m. news conference. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus crisis.
NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy will provide the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey at 1 p.m. on Saturday (you can watch it live here, below)…. Read more
Stay updated with the latest news involving COVID-19 in Essex County, NJ.
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
The Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship has free webinars for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
CHATHAM, NJ – Small businesses face a daunting climate as the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic impacts their ability to keep their workforce employed and their revenues flowing but there is help available. New Jersey Coronavirus Updates: Don’t miss local and statewide announcements about novel coronavirus precautions. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters…. Read more
The high school student filmed scenes around New York City on April 9.
MILLBURN, NJ — Millburn High School freshman Peter Ren decided to document New York City amid the coronavirus, showing empty streets and stores that have been shut…. Read more
Here are the latest adjustments being made in Livingston during the coronavirus crisis.
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of Livingston Township. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.In light of the current conditions surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic, including the guidance and recommendations of Federal, State, County and Local Health Officials, Township of Livingston offices and facilities will remain closed to the public until Monday, May 4, 2020, subject… Read more
The coronavirus could affect every corner of life this summer. Here’s what the Jersey Shore has done so far and what could happen.
JERSEY SHORE — New Jersey makes tens of billions through tourism each year, much of which is generated at the Jersey Shore. This summer won’t be business as usual, but many decisions will determine how different the shore will look during its tourism peak…. 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
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
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