In a not-so-tacit admission that last spring’s all-remote instruction left thousands of children behind, Murphy has emphasized that in-school instruction — at least in some form — is required to ensure that all students get the necessary attention and education.
July 2020
Resident Parking in Jersey City School Parking Lots to End July 31 at 6 p.m.
Parking in Jersey City public school parking lots will end on July 31 at 6 p.m. when gates will be locked.
Track COVID-19 in New Jersey: Maps, Graphics, Regular Updates
[Updated: July 29, 2020] Follow the progression of the disease, with case numbers by county and city, demographics and other metrics This story was written and produced by NJ Spotlight. It is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. To read more, visit njspotlight.com. Full story link – […]
School Board Outlines Three Choices for September Instruction
Come September 2020, Jersey City’s public schools will offer choice of in-person instruction, 100 percent remote learning, or a combination of the two.
Jersey City Medical Center to Present Childbirth and Covid-19 Webinar
Jersey City Medical Center will Present a Free Childbirth and Covid-19 Webinar on Thursday, August 4th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Crunch Time for Bill to Avert Feared Surge in NJ Evictions as Landlords Push Back
New Jersey housing advocates are pressing state lawmakers for final approval this week of a bill that would extend protections against evictions of renters and homeowners who are unable to make payments because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fine Print: Virtual Back-to-School Checklist
State guidance defines what’s needed for families to stay all-virtual when school starts in September
Comedy Scene Adapts To Killer Virus with Killer Shows
With cautious baby steps, the few outdoor comedy shows that began in July, along with secret comedy open mics, are bringing hope and inspiration.
Jersey City Teen Gets Down and Dirty
Lappas’ campaign is remarkably similar to Mayor Steven Fulop’s “Stop the Drop” initiative, a program he launched in 2013 (now on hiatus due to Covid-19) to reduce litter and provide summer jobs for kids at the same time. Lappas had never heard of “Stop the Drop.” But Mayor Fulop is aware of Adopt-a-Block, according to Lappas, and likes it.
New Jersey Has Spent Only a Fraction of $2.4B Federal COVID-19 Aid, Legislative Sources Say
It’s difficult to follow the money, but evidence is that Murphy administration has used less than 3% of state’s allotment