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Essex County officials will hold a solemn ceremony remembering the September 11 attacks. The event will be livestreamed.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County officials will temporarily close Eagle Rock Reservation to the public for an annual ceremony remembering the September 11 attacks. This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event can only be viewed online…. Read more

There were 23 new cases of the coronavirus reported in Morris County on Friday, according to newly released data.

MORRISTOWN, NJ — There were 23 new cases of the coronavirus reported in Morris County on Friday, according to newly released data.This brings the total number of coronavirus cases to date in the county to 7,548.There have been 685 total confirmed coronavirus-related deaths in the county as of Friday, according to the NJ COVID-19 Dashboard. There have been 144 probable coronavirus-related deaths reported.The breakdown of cases by ZIP… Read more

Read on for other “satellite” testing options.

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Essex County has been offering satellite coronavirus testing sites throughout the county in addition to continuing to operate its drive through testing center in Weequahic Park. The tests are by appointment only and are being offered to Essex County residents free of charge. To make an appointment, visit www.EssexCovid.org or call 973-877-8456…. Read more

Thousands of students across the country test positive as classes resume.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — COVID-19 spreading on college campuses is a growing concern as thousands of students test positive across the country. Campus life in the age of coronavirus comes with concerns for Celine Belekdanian, Chloe Wong and Joy Yoon, who are roommates at Rutgers University. Read more at CBS2 New York. Read more

Bed bugs have emerged as a pesky threat amid the coronavirus crisis, and here’s why.

HAWTHORNE, NJ — Exterminators in our area say they’ve been busier since the coronavirus pandemic started, due to an alarming rise in cases of bed bugs. They say one reason for the increase is residents have been reluctant to let exterminators in their homes, CBS2’s Dave Carlin reported Thursday.Watch here: Read more at CBS2 New York. Read more

There will be a mix of online and in-person classes on the first day of school. But that will change by October, Belleville officials say.

BELLEVILLE, NJ — There will be a mix of online and in-person classes on the first day of school in Belleville. But district administrators are planning for that to change by October…. Read more

WATCH: NJ issued a long set of rules for restaurants and customers as indoor dining and movie theaters reopened amid COVID on Friday.

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy and state health officials released a long set of rules on Friday for reopening indoor dining amid the coronavirus crisis. Murphy issued the rules as he announced, during a Friday news conference, 478 additional coronavirus cases and seven more deaths (you can watch it here, below)…. Read more

1,000 boxes of food will be distributed to families who have been forced out of work by the COVID-19 pandemic.

NEWARK, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of Essex County. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. and the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will present an Emergency Food Distribution Event on Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology in Newark to help families negatively impacted by the… Read more

Essex County will hold COVID-19 testing in West Caldwell on Sept. 10. It’s free and open to all county residents.

WEST CALDWELL, NJ — Essex County will hold free coronavirus testing in West Caldwell on Thursday, Sept. 10. The event is part of the county’s ongoing satellite testing series. … Read more

Montclair public schools begin a new year on Sept. 10. Here are 5 things to keep in mind as the district reboots amid the COVID-19 crisis.

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair’s public schools are nearing a big date: Thursday, Sept. 10. That’s the day the district will reopen for students with all-online classes, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to change plans for parents, children and staff alike…. Read more

“In the first few weeks when we reopened, we were bone dry – there was nothing,” the director of Mercy House said.

NEWARK, NJ — It’s a tough burden to shoulder when you suddenly become the only food pantry around. And it’s even tougher when you’re located in the largest city in New Jersey…. Read more

As school begins Tuesday with coronavirus precautions, the superintendent gave final updates to the reopening plan.

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield schools, like several other nearby districts, are set to open Tuesday. While the reopening plan hasn’t changed much from a month ago — some students will alternate days in the buildings while others will learn remotely — the district gave more updates recently…. Read more