Newark Mayor Says Spike In COVID-19 Cases Due To Parties, Sports And Public Transportation
Parts of Newark are under a mandatory curfew in order to battle back from a spike in coronavirus cases.
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Parts of Newark are under a mandatory curfew in order to battle back from a spike in coronavirus cases.
Steps are being taken in New Jersey, where coronavirus cases are spiking.
New Jersey saw yet another surge in coronavirus cases on Tuesday. The state recorded its highest number since late April.
On Thursday, Gov. Phil Murphy warned he will take action, following a surge in cases and hospitalizations.
The line wrapped around an urgent care facility in Clifton. By lunch time the building was at capacity. Similar scenes have been playing out just about everywhere.
Hundreds of Halloween revelers gathered at two warehouse parties this weekend in the city, creating a scary scene from a public health perspective.
Newark Symphony Hall is one of New Jersey's oldest and largest arts and entertainment venues.
Students in New Jersey are getting their hands on a special gift to enhance their virtual music education.
The area under a bridge near McLellan Street and Runiak Avenue is notorious for rising water and poor drainage.
Drivers are dealing with dangerous conditions as the remnants of Zeta drench the Tri-State Area.
Restrictions on non-essential businesses and recreational facilities go into effect at 8 p.m.
Newark is imposing a curfew for nonessential business and closing recreational facilities, among other things.
As New Jersey deals with a spike in COVID-19 cases, Newark is heading into a 2nd wave lockdown. There are fears other hotspot neighborhoods in the state could soon follow.
The mayor's office is expected to release more information Monday.
The mayor also says work to replace all lead service lines in Newark is nearly complete.
The board said in its reopening plans the health and safety of students and staff are its first priority.
The city of Newark is taking new steps to boost the local economy.
The New Jersey Institute of Technology says a wastewater sample tested positive last week for Cypress Hall.
In middle and high school, there's no question that hands-on learning from a child's living room will be hard.
Police say hundreds of vehicles gathered for a so-called "takeover" car meet.
He leaves behind a wife and two sons.
The Board of Education says students will be taught remotely until November, which is the end of the first marking period.
The plane was met by Port Authority police after a passenger allegedly made threatening comments during the flight.
NJ Transit Police released body camera footage of the incident, which took place at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Newark Penn Station.
According to new test results, the levels have dropped significantly, Mayor Ras Baraka announced Thursday.
