NJ Coronavirus Reopen Updates/Leg Broken Over Mask/Best Hospitals

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

NJ Coronavirus, Reopen Update: Here's What You Need To Know (UPDATE)

Here are the areas with new cases, the town-by-town and county-by-county totals and the latest coronavirus and reopening developments in New Jersey.>>>Read more here.

NJ Teachers’ Union: Not Safe To Open Schools On Time Amid COVID-19

NJ's teachers union says it's just not plausible to open up on time in September amid the coronavirus crisis. Here's why.

NJ Expands Coronavirus Travel Quarantine To 34 States

Now, most of the country should quarantine if they're coming to NJ amid the coronavirus crisis. Here's where.

Gov. Murphy: In-Person NJ Education ‘Critical’ Amid Coronavirus

WATCH: Gov. Murphy took his most emphatic stand yet: He wants in-person education in NJ in the fall. Here are the latest updates.

More Than 100 Coronavirus Cases Linked To NJ Colleges: Report

A new report shows how New Jersey's colleges have impacted the outbreak in the Garden State just as students prepare for the fall semester.

COVID Trouble: 3 NJ Gatherings, Dozens Of New Cases

Three gatherings have caused dozens of new cases, drawing the attention of the Murphy administration. Here's where.

Woman Assaulted, Leg Broken At NJ Staples Over Face Covering

The incident was caught on video and police are asking for help identifying a suspect.

NJ Hospitals Report No COVID-19 Deaths In 24 Hours

Despite the positive news, officials warn that other metrics are rising and diligence is needed.

South Brunswick Gym Owners: How Long Can We Go On Like This?

Perhaps no New Jersey industry has suffered quite like gyms, which have no reopening date in sight. A husband-and-wife team talked to Patch.

New Jersey's 13 Best Hospitals: Latest US News Rankings

New rankings for 2020-21 from U.S. News & World Report identify the best hospitals in specialty care and the best hospitals by region.

Great White Shark Detected Off Ocean City Coast

Say hello to Miss May, a 10-foot creature the Ocearch Shark Tracker monitors.