The first snow day of the year and where things stand with the Covid.If you have a story to share please fill out the contact form at JerseyJobsAndBiz.com or you can email us directly at [email protected]. And we are starting a faceboo

The Vaccines Are On the Way

Dec 4th, 2020 13m 4s

Looking at the vaccine news and what that means for you. For example, you can see where you are in line for the vaccine courtesy of the New York Times. Why a vaccine doesn't mean you can't still spread Covid-19Would you want to be paid to take

Turkey Day Fallout

Nov 30th, 2020 23m

Talk about the month of November, the growing number of vaccines, how we did during the Turkey day holiday, and the still rising threats of Covid in the area.Talk about the month of November, the growing number of vaccines, how we did during th

Friday the 13th, in 2020, Again

Nov 13th, 2020 22m 15s

It's Friday the 13th, which it was the day that the lockdowns began here in the Garden State. And while we were hoping that the situation would be getting better by now, it appears our rates of infections, hospitalization, and deaths are climb

Bye Don and Bright Days

Nov 9th, 2020 15m 42s

Patrice and Mathew recap the outcome of the 2020 Presidential Elections, the good news about vaccine development from Pfizer, and yet, we are still talking about much higher covid rates as we go into the winter months. If you have a story to sh

Halloween and The Day Before Election

Nov 2nd, 2020 23m 16s

Patrice and Mathew recap Halloween in the age of Covid, discuss the devastating loss for Rutgers football, and then go deep into how upside down the world feels ahead of election day, including the disruption on the Garden State Parkway and Tap

Spooky Numbers

Oct 26th, 2020 19m 47s

Covid-19 cases are starting to surge again in the Garden State as the weather turns cooler. A preview on what you can expect for Halloween this Saturday. And Rutgers shocks us all with a big win in their first game. If you have a story to sha

Covid Cases are Moving in the Wrong Direction

Oct 9th, 2020 20m 34s

The trends are moving in the wrong direction, exploring how the rate of Covid is doing in NJ Schools, our favorite masks (which we'll tackle more next week), and getting our votes in. If you have a story to share please fill out the contact for

VOTE VOTE VOTE

Sep 25th, 2020 22m 12s

We are taking a break from our usual Covid coverage to talk about the other big story for 2020, the upcoming election. We wanted to make sure we understand how voting will look and feel this year given everything going on, so we are bringing o

Back to School, Back to Work, Back to Higher Infectious Rates

Sep 18th, 2020 17m

The good news for New Jersey is that the transmission rate is still relatively low. However, in one demographic group, 19-24 year olds, transmission rate is 3x as high, suggesting that going back to school is leading to spikes in Covid-19 cases

Lots to Reflect

Sep 11th, 2020 19m 37s

Today marks 19 years since the September 11th attacks, we reflect on those as well as everything that has happened here over the least 6 months.If you have a story to share please fill out the contact form at JerseyJobsAndBiz.com or you can ema

Megan D'Ariano, Ticket to Work, NJ

Sep 8th, 2020 9m 48s

This week we are joined by Megan D'Ariano, Ticket to Work Specialist with America Works of New Jersey. Ticket to Work is a free and voluntary program that helps people find meaningful employment.Megan describes the Ticket to Work program in det

Opening Up for Labor Day

Sep 4th, 2020 18m 9s

Some great news for the Garden State as we shift well into Stage 3 of Coronavirus Reopening. That means indoor dining, gyms opening up, and even the chance to return to the movies. Of course, there are still a lot of questions about schools ac

Things Are Looking Up

Aug 21st, 2020 19m 45s

New Jersey infection rates for Covid-19 are moving in the right direction, although more school districts announce remote-only start to the school year. A Saliva test could make it easier to open the economy, and a new Knucklehead beer for the

Openings and Closings

Aug 14th, 2020 22m 1s

Rise in Covid cases across the Garden State, schools get ready to open and layout more guidance for when they'll have to close, and college football might be in a timeout.If you have a story to share please fill out the contact form at JerseyJo

The Plunges

Jul 31st, 2020 16m 14s

GDP numbers plunge in the second quarter, prospects for reopening schools in-person get slimmer, and the weather outlook worsens with a hurricane approaching. That and more on today's episode. If you have a story to share please fill out the co

Riding the Waves - July 24th

Jul 24th, 2020 20m 30s

A heat wave hits the Garden State, the economic second wave of the virus is coming, Covid rides the wave of cold air in meatpacking facilities, and no in the stands to do a wave for the opening day of baseball.If you have a story to share pleas

Reopening NJ Schools

Jul 17th, 2020 24m 24s

On today's show, Patrice and Mathew explore the current state of school reopenings in a Covid world. The Governor has made a big push to bridge the digital divide, the NJEA is pushing back on current reopening guidelines, and all of this as th

Steve Kotsadam, Owner/Manager, Falls Kitchen in Little Falls

Jul 16th, 2020 10m 25s

Restaurants continue to plan for a return to indoor dining, but as of this recording, it is still a “planning” exercise. Some have been able to take advantage of outdoor space to set up tables and service, but others are still relying solely on

4th of July Weekend

Jul 3rd, 2020 18m 49s

A tale of good news/bad news for the Garden State on the Covid front. On one hand, we seem to be one of two places doing well to contain the virus. On the other hand, a new report from Covid Act Now suggests, we may be seeing a mutated, more

Jersey Reopening as Recovery Stalls Elsewhere

Jun 26th, 2020 19m 28s

New Jersey continues on its path to reopening with news that playgrounds, amusement parks, and waterparks can open; the Governor getting ready to announce policies for schools; even as the number of cases crept up a bit. Meanwhile, visitors fro

Valerie Waterman, Partner, Answers Design Group, Warren

Jun 22nd, 2020 12m 13s

Companies with an online presence have been expanding their efforts as Covid-19 not only changes the way we shop, but also conduct business. Companies that create websites and teach clients how to benefit from their platform are adapting to var

Playgrounds and America's Playgrounds

Jun 19th, 2020 15m 45s

The reopening of New Jersey continued this week as Governor Murphy announced that malls could start to allow patrons with specific guidelines. Meanwhile, AMC movie theaters has said they plan to open locations around the country without requiri

Duke Baxter, CEO, Zoned Sports Academy, Bridgewater, Somerset County

Jun 17th, 2020 10m 40s

Sports have fallen by the wayside during the shutdown to fight Covid-19, and that has forced facilities that cater to sports and coaching to adapt. Patrice Sikora spoke with Duke Baxter, CEO of Zoned Sports Academy in Bridgewater in Somerset Co

Reopening New Jersey

Jun 12th, 2020 20m 51s

Great news for the Garden State, as Governor Murphy moves to lift Covid-19 restrictions and open more of New Jersey. We talk about where you will see more openings and how they will impact you. Although, as we talk about reopening New Jersey w