New Jersey seems to be getting back to normal as the transmission and positive COVID-19 numbers continue to fall.  

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in New Providence was offering drive-thru ash service for Ash Wednesday.

Another clear indication of normalcy is the state school mask mandate expiring next Monday. Some school districts, such as Keyport in Monmouth County, are ending their own mandates as well.  

In Short Hills, the Hilton hotel, which closed during the height of the pandemic, held a grand reopening ceremony recently, welcoming back those who want to spend a night or two with open arms.