Good Friday 2017: What"s open, what"s closed

Good Friday: The Meaning of the Cross

Christians around the world observe good friday on the Friday before Easter Sunday. This year, that"s today. Good Friday marks Jesus Christ"s passion, crucifixion and death, which is told in the Bible.

It is not a federal holiday, however many state and local offices are closed Friday.

Post offices: Because it is not a federal holiday, most post offices will be open and mail will be delivered.

Money and markets: The U.S. stock market is closed but many local banks remain open.

State and local municipal offices: The state of New Jersey recognizes Good Friday as a holiday.Warren County government offices are closed as are most government offices in New Jersey.

It is not a state holiday in Pennsylvania, however many local and municipal offices are also closed, includingNorthampton County and Lehigh County government centers. The cities of Easton, Bethlehem and Allentown also are closed. Many township and borough offices are closed, too.

Liquor stores: In Pennsylvania, the Liquor Control Board lists Easter Sunday as a holiday. Hours on Friday are unchanged. New Jersey liquor stores are privately owned.

Department of Motor Vehicles: In New Jersey, the Department of Motor Vehicles is closed, however the Pennsylvania DMV is open.

Kids on the prowl for Easter eggs

Transportation:Trans-Bridge will run a normal Friday schedule with two exceptions: the Wall Street and Jersey City runs will not operate. Saturday and Sunday runs are normal.LANTA bus and van services will not operate on Easter Sunday.

Libraries: Most public libraries are closed, including Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, Hellertown, Bethlehem Area Public Library, Easton Area Public Library (closed April 14 and April 15), Phillipsburg Free Public Library (closed Friday, Saturday and Monday), Warren County Library (all four branches), WH Walters Free Public Library and Hackettstown Library.

The Allentown Public Library, at 1210 Hamilton St., is open.

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