More outdoor recreation re-opens today Restrictions that stemmed from the coranavirus outbreak in New Jersey, one of the hardest-hit states in the country, are... Local News 22 May 2020 | 03:21
This 1900s farmhouse on 1.2 acres in Chester, N.Y., is under contract to a New York City buyer. The exodus from the city, combined with a pandemic-related hesitance to list houses, has created a historic housing shortage and a pronounced seller's market. ( Becca Tucker) Pandemic-driven house frenzy hits local towns Justin Melia and his family, who usually live in Astoria, Queens, closed in December on a vacation house in Warwick, N.Y.,... Local News 22 May 2020 | 02:02
Members of Alpha Fitness left notes on the facade saying how much they miss their gym. (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Are gyms 'COVID-19 mosh pits' or essential therapy? Locals react to reopening controversy Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti, owners of a gym in Camden County, defied government COVID-19 mandates and opened on Monday... Local News 19 May 2020 | 05:45
George Aronson's infrared photo "Great Swamp, Passaic River," winning art from a Highlands Juried Art Exhibit. A call for artists Celebrate the Highlands New Jersey. The New Jersey Highlands Coalition has announced its annual Highlands Juried Art Exhibit... Entertainment 19 May 2020 | 09:33
Officer Amy Antonucci helps deliver baby Juliana alongside one of the ambulance's EMTs. Photo provided. Police officer delivers baby on Route 23 It was six in the morning on May 15 at home in Vernon, and mom-to-be Jessie Kozmoski felt a pop. She called her doctor, but... Local News 18 May 2020 | 05:31
New Jersey businesses reopening for curbside pickup (AP) Nonessential businesses, shuttered because of the coronavirus outbreak, will open next week for curbside pickup, as... Local News 14 May 2020 | 04:11
Corey Hennings has been tracking workouts with his son. "Fitness has really become a huge part of my recovery program,” he said. Some do Jello shots at noon, others stay on the wagon Two months into quarantinis, Zoom happy hours, and to-go cocktails, it’s hard to remember there was ever such a thing as... Local News 14 May 2020 | 05:11
LSNJ newsletter highlights benefits available for people affected by the pandemic The latest newsletter from Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) provides details on key benefit services likely to be especially... News 10 May 2020 | 02:12
Governor extends public health emergency New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on May 6 signed an executive order extending the public health emergency first declared on... Home 12 May 2020 | 09:29
Toilet paper is back in stock at ShopRite in Chester, and stores everywhere. "That’s going to be true across the board," said John Sterman, professor of system dynamics at MIT Sloan School of Management. "It’ll take a little longer for things like eggs and milk and meat." ( Becca Tucker) Store manager: ‘Please buy only what you need’ Toilet paper, bottled water, flour, yeast, cleaning supplies, meat. “All the canned goods. From A to Z, they were just buying... Local News 08 May 2020 | 01:13
A couple enjoys the quiet and solitude brookside at Wawayanda State Park. ( Photos by Janet Redyke) Gorgeous weather greets visitors at newly opened parks Quarantine-weary visitors converged on Wawayanda State Park in Vernon and West Milford on Saturday. The capacious parking... Local News 05 May 2020 | 09:52
Heartfelt thanks to our first responders Thanks to readers Ginger and Peter Rendine of West Milford for submitting this photo of their granddaughters, Hailee and... Local News 04 May 2020 | 09:36
Laina Southway, 21, and her sister bottled 500 half-gallons in three hours last Saturday for a food bank. Is that a record? "That's pretty good," she acknowledged. ( Becca Tucker) At self-sufficient dairy farms, 'the pandemic hit, and people started coming' As shoppers face gap-toothed shelves at the grocery store, farms everywhere are feeling the pain from the other end of an... News 30 Apr 2020 | 03:57
Lost insurance and need insulin? Makers offer it free or cheap Diabetes patients struggling to afford insulin, especially those losing health insurance because of the coronavirus pandemic,... Local News 16 Apr 2020 | 10:16
Coronavirus myths and facts The following is a list of myths and facts regarding the coronavirus compiled by National Jewish Health, which is the only... News 31 Mar 2020 | 05:50
