Barbie Truck To Roll Through Garden State Plaza Barbie Truck To Roll Through Garden State Plaza
Barbie Truck To Roll Through Garden State Plaza Barbie fans, mark your calendars: The hot pink Barbie pop-up truck is making its first-ever visit to Paramus this weekend. The truck -- created by the same team behind the popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck -- is visiting the Westfield Garden State Plaza debut as part of its U.S. tour to celebrating the iconic brand’s 60-year heritage. The Barbie truck will be selling retro-inspired merchandise such as embroidered denim jackets, caps, T-shirts, iridescent vinyl "boombox" tote bags, iridescent vinyl fanny packs, "cassette tape" wallets and more will be sold.  There will also be a new colle…
Nearly 36 NJ Students Switched To Remote Learning After HS Party Cancels Football Opener Nearly 36 NJ Students Switched To Remote Learning After HS Party Cancels Football Opener
Nearly 36 NJ Students Switched To Remote Learning After HS Party Cancels Football Opener The Bulldogs and the Bluejays' home opening football game was cancelled after a high school party where guests were not wearing masks or social distancing, officials said. As a precautionary measure, Metuchen High School administrators nixed this weekend's opener, even though no one at the party was suspected of having COVID-19, NJ.com reports. Approximately 36 individuals who attended the party -- many of them football players ready to rumble this weekend -- were switched to remote learning out of an abundance of caution, the report says. Metuchen Superintendent Vincent Caputo told t…
COVID-19: Newton VFW Post Closes, Positive Cases Linked To BBQ Fundraiser COVID-19: Newton VFW Post Closes, Positive Cases Linked To BBQ Fundraiser
Covid-19: Newton VFW Post Closes, Positive Cases Linked To BBQ Fundraiser The Newton VFW Post 5360 has halted operations until further notice after two people who attended the Sept. 12 chicken BBQ fundraiser tested COVID-19 positive. The news of the closure was shared in a post on the organization’s Facebook page Wednesday afternoon. The fundraiser, which was take-out only, had strict rules regarding where the food was allowed to be eaten — in addition to restricting guests from eating in the pavilion, barriers had been set up to increase social distancing, the post said. However, the person who tested positive did not give contact tracing information, so no one…
COVID-19: Warren County Drag Strip Cited For Social Distancing Violations COVID-19: Warren County Drag Strip Cited For Social Distancing Violations
Covid-19: Warren County Drag Strip Cited For Social Distancing Violations A drag strip in Warren County is facing several coronavirus-related citations after failing to enforce social distancing standards, authorities said. More than 1,000 guests visited the 50-year-old Island Dragway in Independence Township over the weekend, NJ.com reports. “Police responded to traffic and there [were] over a thousand patrons there so that owner was also cited for [executive order] violation,” said New Jersey State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick Callahan during a media briefing in Trenton on Monday. Additional details about the violations were not immediately availabl…
COVID-19: CDC Releases Halloween Guidelines For Trick-Or-Treating COVID-19: CDC Releases Halloween Guidelines For Trick-Or-Treating
Covid-19: CDC Releases Halloween Guidelines For Trick-Or-Treating New guidelines for trick-or-treating on Halloween have been released by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). The guidance was published on the CDC website Monday night, Sept. 21. "Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses," the CDC said. "There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween.  "If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters." The CDC offered several …
COVID-19: Jackson Memorial High School Student Tests Positive COVID-19: Jackson Memorial High School Student Tests Positive
Covid-19: Jackson Memorial High School Student Tests Positive A Jackson Memorial High School student tested COVID-19 positive. The case was reported less than a week after the reopening of public schools for the first time in six months, according to APP.com. "There is nothing you need to do at this time," said Principal Kevin DiEugenio , who urged students to wash their hands often and practice social distancing. Parents will be informed if their child is considered a “close contact” of the student who tested positive. Exposed areas throughout the school have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected in adherence with district protocols. Click here …
COVID-19: Numbers Continue To Climb In Morris County Area Following Labor Day Bash COVID-19: Numbers Continue To Climb In Morris County Area Following Labor Day Bash
Covid-19: Numbers Continue To Climb In Morris County Area Following Labor Day Bash The number of coronavirus cases linked to a Morris County Labor Day party has nearly doubled, township officials said. At least eight confirmed COVID-19 cases are linked to the Chatham Borough party, and as of Wednesday, another nine new cases in the Chathams were confirmed, Township Mayor Michael Kelly said. The new cases brought the six-day total to 21, he said.  Chatham high schoolers were switched to remote learning after 12 of them had tested positive for the virus. It was unclear exactly how many of the new cases reported Wednesday were students. The high school went all-r…
Employment Opportunities Available At Wharton Job Fair Employment Opportunities Available At Wharton Job Fair
Employment Opportunities Available At Wharton Job Fair On the hunt for a new job? The Borough of Wharton is hosting its Eighth Annual Local Job Fair outside of MacKinnon Middle School next Thursday, Sept. 17. The fair, scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m., features more than two dozen companies in need of employees.  The following businesses have confirmed their attendance as of Sept. 8: Avidd Community Services Express Employment US Navy Ronetco Home Instead Morris County Hispanic Affairs Sussex Meat Metro Supply & Service North Jersey Media Zufall Health Pink Delivery Cart Morris View Health Care Morristown Post Acute ARC Morris Forest Manor …
Movie Theaters In NJ Can Reopen This Week: Here Are The Rules Movie Theaters In NJ Can Reopen This Week: Here Are The Rules
Movie Theaters In NJ Can Reopen This Week: Here Are The Rules Movie theaters across New Jersey are able to reopen this week after more than five months of being closed due to COVID-19, state officials said. Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday said theaters can reopen with specific rules on Friday, the same day restaurants can resume indoor dining. Indoor theaters must cap attendance at the lesser of either 25 percent capacity or 150 movie-goers, and face masks must be worn at all times. Families and groups of people who purchase tickets together can sit together, however, all other customers must keep maintain six feet of social distancing. Last month, …
Murphy Announces Reopening Date For Indoor Dining Murphy Announces Reopening Date For Indoor Dining
Murphy Announces Reopening Date For Indoor Dining Restaurants in New Jersey can reopen for indoor dining this week. Gov. Phil Murphy said eateries can operate at 25 percent capacity with social distancing between tables beginning Friday, Sept. 4. The news comes nearly a week after the governor announced gyms can reopen Sept. 1. "Reopening responsibly will help us restore one of our state’s key industries while continuing to make progress against COVID-19," Murphy said. More information was expected to come during Monday's COVID-19 briefing.
NJ Gyms Can Reopen Tuesday: Here Are The Rules NJ Gyms Can Reopen Tuesday: Here Are The Rules
NJ Gyms Can Reopen Tuesday: Here Are The Rules New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that gyms can reopen Tuesday -- will you go? (Vote below, new rules listed below poll). A new set of extensive rules say the facilities must operate at 25 percent of indoor capacity, and will go into effect Sept. 1. Face masks will be required for all gym goers including employees, staff and trainers at all times. Fitness classes will be limited to one customer per every 200-square-foot of class space. This rule also applies to activities like yoga and pilates. Logs of when all members are in the facility must be kept so should someone test p…
What You Need To Know: NJ Releases New School Guidelines What You Need To Know: NJ Releases New School Guidelines
What You Need To Know: NJ Releases New School Guidelines New Jersey education officials on Thursday released a new set of guidelines for schools reopening for in-classroom learning for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed them in March. The 19-page document divides the districts into six regions, lays out hygiene requirements, social-distancing/face mask wearing procedures, and details closing procedures in the event of new outbreaks among students and teachers. ** ALSO SEE: Murphy Announces Remote Reopening Rules For NJ Schools ** If one or two teachers or students are diagnosed with COVID-19 in the same classroom, anyone…