Debate Over ‘Vaccine Passports’ in New Jersey

This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to story: whyy.org/articles/debate-over-vaccine-passports-comes-to-new-jersey/ A New Jersey lawmaker is proposing a bill that would prohibit the state, as well as “any political subdivision,” from requiring businesses to make customers prove they have been vaccinated against the coronavirus, even […]

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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine to Resume in New Jersey

This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to story: patch.com/new-jersey/newbrunswick/cdc-panel-issue-recommendations-j-j-shot-late-friday The state Department of Health says the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine will resume in New Jersey after its use was halted because of blood clotting cases. The Department of Health on Friday night

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Pre-Register by April 29 for a New Jersey Small Business Grant

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced Phase 4 of the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program, adding $85 million in funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Phase 4 will provide short-term operating support to a broad group of New Jersey small and medium sized businesses and non-profits that

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Millville Woman’s Club Member Educates and Entertains Children at Child Family Center

Donna Pio is the Chairperson of the Education Committee of the Millville Woman’s Club and every spring she takes part in the music education at the Millville Child Family Center. Donna plays her accordion for the students and talks with them about her instrument as well as her music. She also enjoys having the children

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Vineland Teen Named a Finalist in Statewide Drug Prevention Music Competition

A local teen has earned recognition for her original substance use prevention song created for the Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey high school music competition, sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), 95.9 WRAT and the New Jersey Broadcasters Association. The music competition’s virtual Prevention Concert will be

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Keep Informed

Keeping up with the times is sometimes a difficult proposition. Like many of you, I enjoy reading the newspaper in print form. Seven days a week my routine includes a mug of hot, strong coffee in bed with the newspaper I just picked up from my lawn. The news columns are mostly one day old,

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Be Informed: Restaurant Revitalization Fund

The SBA announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF). The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help bring jobs back and revive the industry, the American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President

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NJ to Provide Graduation, Beach Guidance Amid COVID Crisis

This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to FULL story: patch.com/new-jersey/mahwah/nj-provide-graduation-beach-guidance-amid-covid-crisis Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday said he’s almost ready to provide new guidance for graduations and New Jersey beaches, and he reaffirmed his position that schools should be fully in-person. Murphy said he’ll

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