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Need to Know
Virtual presentation for Bloomfield residents detailing latest on Essex-Hudson Greenway will be Apr. 14
Bloomfield Pulse
N.J. ranks third for COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. as officials expect latest wave to peak Apr. 18 in best case scenario
WHYY
More infectious COVID-19 variant that originated in the U.K. is now the prevalent strain in the U.S.
WNYC
N.J. gets permission to delay spring standardized testing, administer abbreviated version this fall
NJ Spotlight News
Local News
Walkthrough tricky tray will be held at Bloomfield High School Apr. 17 to benefit class of 2021
Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse
Bloomfield library plans virtual craft time Apr. 9
Bloomfield Public Library
Bloomfield Little League opening days begin Apr. 17 but parade cancelled, picture day still planned
Bloomfield Little League
Bloomfield’s Stop & Shop plans to provide COVID-19 vaccinations once state begins supplying pharmacies with doses
NorthJersey.com
Glen Ridge, Montclair, South Orange among the N.J. municipalities with the highest average property tax bills
NJ.com
Hoboken-based volunteer group helping people sign up for COVID-19 vaccine is expanding in the Bloomfield area
Hoboken Patch
19-union coalition secures layoff protections, funding for adjunct faculty and graduate students at Rutgers University in new contract following pandemic cutbacks
Newark Patch
Other News
Grocery and convenience stores can begin stocking self-service food stations like buffets and salad bars after Murphy lifts pandemic restriction
NJ.com
Majority of people experiencing long term COVID-19 symptoms are women
ROI-NJ
Parents of young athletes now considered “necessary” at indoor sporting events, exempt from 150-person gathering limit
NJ.com
N.J. will see supply of Johnson & Johnson vaccine drop 96% over the next two weeks further reducing vaccine availability amid upcoming eligibility expansion
NJ Spotlight News