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12/07/2020

Caring For Cats Amid A Coronavirus Crisis: TNVR In Essex County

The time for action is “meow,” these New Jersey animal advocates say.

The time for action is "meow," these New Jersey animal advocates say.

12/07/2020

Zoom Boosts Security And Privacy Protections Under FTC Settlement, Some Wonder If It's Enough

As Zoom makes security changes, some experts warn it's not enough. Consumer Reports has tips on protecting your privacy.

As Zoom makes security changes, some experts warn it's not enough. Consumer Reports has tips on protecting your privacy.

12/07/2020

NJ: 3 Out Of 4 Not Cooperating With COVID-19 Contact Tracers

Gov. Murphy says the NJ rate of noncooperation with contact tracers is now up to 74 percent, up from 60 percent three weeks ago. Here's why.

Gov. Murphy says the NJ rate of noncooperation with contact tracers is now up to 74 percent, up from 60 percent three weeks ago. Here's why.

12/07/2020

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12/07/2020

Which NJ Counties Have The Most Women In Politics? See The List

2020 has been a record-setting year in New Jersey. But there’s still a long way to go, the Center for American Women and Politics says.

2020 has been a record-setting year in New Jersey. But there's still a long way to go, the Center for American Women and Politics says.

12/07/2020

Stop & Shop Starting Grocery Pickup Service In Bloomfield

Supermarket customers can place an order online, drive to the store and an employee will load their groceries into their car.

Supermarket customers can place an order online, drive to the store and an employee will load their groceries into their car.

12/07/2020

Ex-Ferry Staffers Say They Were Forced To Dump Sewage Into Hudson

Two former NY Waterway employees claim they were forced to dump sewage into the Hudson River, but the company called the claims "meritless."

Two former NY Waterway employees claim they were forced to dump sewage into the Hudson River, but the company called the claims "meritless."

12/07/2020

East Orange School Named After NJ Lieutenant Gov. Sheila Oliver

"I am deeply touched and humbled that this new school will carry my name," New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver said.

"I am deeply touched and humbled that this new school will carry my name," New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver said.

12/07/2020

Local Gigs & Services: Quality Home Inspections With Oil Tank Sweep & Radon Testing

Check out the latest local classified added by your neighbor. (This post was contributed by a community member.)

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

12/07/2020

Newark Police Seek Help Finding Missing, 16-Year-Old Girl

Authorities in Newark are asking for the public's help finding a missing, 16-year-old girl.

Authorities in Newark are asking for the public's help finding a missing, 16-year-old girl.

12/07/2020

Who's Hiring In The Bloomfield Area? Check Out New Local Jobs

As unemployment remains high across the state, many local companies are still hiring.

As unemployment remains high across the state, many local companies are still hiring.

12/07/2020

Will You Get A Coronavirus Vaccine? Take Patch's NJ Survey

How do you feel about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines? Take the Patch survey.

How do you feel about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines? Take the Patch survey.

12/07/2020

NJ: Outdoor Gatherings Drop To 25 As COVID Metrics 'Way Too High'

NJ's outdoor gatherings dropped to 25 as Gov. Murphy said several of the state's key metrics have gotten "way too high." Here's the latest

NJ's outdoor gatherings dropped to 25 as Gov. Murphy said several of the state's key metrics have gotten "way too high." Here's the latest.

12/07/2020

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy NJ Coronavirus, Closures Update

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy will speak at 1 p.m. and he may address schools and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis. Here's the latest.

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy will speak at 1 p.m. and he may address schools and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis. Here's the latest.

12/07/2020

Local Event: Gingerbread Workshop

Save the date for December 13th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch. (This post was contributed by a community member.)

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

12/07/2020

Local Event: The Best Holiday Gifts For Everyone On Your List

Save the date for December 21st. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch.

Monday December 21, 2020: 'Tis the season to shop and save! We've rounded up 2020's hottest gifts for guys, gals, moms, dads, teens, kids and...

12/06/2020

2 Pot Dispensaries In Montclair? Bob Marley's Son Wants Permit

DID YOU MISS THIS? Rohan Marley, the son of reggae legend and cannabis advocate Bob Marley, is trying to bring a new marijuana dispensary to Montclair.

"It's joyful to see a new day of positive change," said Rohan Marley, son of the legendary musician and marijuana activist.

12/06/2020

Local Event: Holiday Pizza Making

Save the date for December 12th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch. (This post was contributed by a community member.)

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

12/06/2020

Bloomfield Testing All Municipal Employees For COVID-19 After Returning From Thanksgiving Break

The township partnered with Clara Maass Medical Center to ensure that every employee is tested this week and results come back quickly.

The township partnered with Clara Maass Medical Center to ensure that every employee is tested this week and results come back quickly.

12/06/2020

NJ Tops 6K New Cases For 1st Time, Clarifies Entertainment Rules

Gov. Murphy clarified NJ's entertainment rules as the state's new daily cases hit their highest point ever. Here's where the new cases hit.

Gov. Murphy clarified NJ's entertainment rules as the state's new daily cases hit their highest point ever. Here's where the new cases hit.

12/06/2020

Best Holiday Gifts For Women 2020

From Apple watches to KitchenAid kettles, these gifts are perfect for the lovely lady in your life.

Treat the ladies in your life to luxurious pajamas, colorful kettles, beauty gadgets and more attractively priced presents they'll love.

12/06/2020

These 112 NJ Towns Have Heavy DWI Patrols For Rest Of The Year

In these 112 NJ towns, you'd better watch out. See the list now that the Garden State has begun its town-by-town holiday DWI crackdown.

In these 112 NJ towns, you'd better watch out. See the list now that the Garden State has begun its town-by-town holiday DWI crackdown.

12/06/2020

Essex County 911: Boy Shot|Missing Woman|Knife On Bus

Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent police, fire and EMS stories.

Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County's recent police, fire and EMS stories.

12/06/2020

Good News In Essex: Restaurant Shows Heart|Family Writes Book

The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Get your daily smile from these uplifting news stories in Essex County.

The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Get your daily smile from these uplifting news stories in Essex County.

12/06/2020

Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In New Jersey

Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.

Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.

12/06/2020

NJ Implements Rapid COVID Testing At Long-Term Care Facilities

The new protocols will last for two weeks, or until the testing supplies run out.

The new protocols will last for two weeks, or until the testing supplies run out.

12/06/2020

5 Ways To Stop Porch Pirates In New Jersey

Package thefts are a growing problem as online shopping explodes. Police offer some tips to thwart porch pirates.

Package thefts are a growing problem as online shopping explodes. Police offer some tips to thwart porch pirates.

12/06/2020

NJ Advocates Demand COVID Aid For Immigrants, Find Ally In Church

ICYMI: A proposed plan would provide one-time payments to hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants in New Jersey to help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

A movement demanding coronavirus relief for undocumented immigrants in New Jersey has gained a new friend: the archbishop of Newark.

12/06/2020

Patch Holiday Food Drive: How To Give To Feeding America

This month, we're proud to announce the Patch Holiday Food Drive to support Feeding America. Every $1 given buys 10 meals.

The Patch Holiday Food Drive raises money for Feeding America's 200 member food banks and the 60,000 food pantries and meal programs served.

12/05/2020

11th MVC Agency Closes As NJ Continues To Fix Service Problems

The NJ MVC has launched a new initiative as the agency is battling lines and closing more centers. Here's where.

The NJ MVC has launched a new initiative as the agency is battling lines and closing more centers. Here's where.

12/05/2020

21 Good News Stories: Water, Then Gifts, Gush In; 'Miracle' Baby

Speak for yourselves, loyal restaurant patrons tell vandals; filling bellies with love; Santa looks like you; a dog lives his best life.

Speak for yourselves, loyal restaurant patrons tell vandals; filling bellies with love; Santa looks like you; a dog lives his best life.

12/05/2020

Anisa Mehdi To Speak In Montclair On 'Abraham Path Initiative'

Writer-journalist Anisa Mehdi serves as executive director of Abraham Path Initiative, a walking route on the West Bank.

Writer-journalist Anisa Mehdi, an Iraqi-American, serves as executive director of Abraham Path Initiative, a walking route on the West Bank.

12/05/2020

Livingston Restaurant Offers Free Food To Struggling Families

DID YOU MISS THIS? "What's understood never has to be explained," the restaurant's owners said.

"Please don't let yourself or your kids go to sleep with an empty stomach," the owners of Calabria Restaurant and Pizzeria say.

12/05/2020

Best Holiday Gifts For Men 2020

Whether you're shopping for your brother, dad, or grandfather, here are some excellent gifts for the great guys in your life.

Shopping for the men in your life is a cinch with products from Samsung, Bowflex, Philips and more.

12/05/2020

Murphy Sparing Addiction Support From Person Limit Draws Praise

Senator Kristin Corrado and Senator Anthony M. Bucco said the move was a "sensible decision."

Senator Kristin Corrado and Senator Anthony M. Bucco said the move was a "sensible decision."