NEW JERSEY -- All flags will be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, October 19, announced Governor Murphy during Monday's press conference. All U.S. and New Jersey flags will be flown at half staff at all state buildings and facilities on Tuesday in honor of the late four-star US Army General Ray Odierno, stated Gov.Murphy.

Odierno, a Rockaway native, passed away on October ...

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy and Human Services Acting Commissioner Sarah Adelman announced a new plan to invest more than $700 million to help parents pay for child care, provide bonus pay to child care workers, and distribute grants and increase support for child care providers.

“We know that child care is one of the key challenges facing families – ...

NEW JERSEY -- Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation designed to strengthen concussion protocols for high school student-athletes and cheerleaders with the goal of ensuring they can safely return to academic and sports activities after suffering such head injuries.

Under the legislation, student-athletes and cheerleaders who suffer a concussion would be prohibited from returning to ...

DENVILLE, NJ – The African American Wellness Coalition (AAWC) will be hosting a ”Virtual Women’s Night Out” event, Thursday, Oct. 21, 6:30-8 p.m.

The event is a collaborative effort across Morris County organizations and churches to provide education on women's breast and overall health. Since 2015, the group’s signature Women’s Night Out events have ...

Coppertone® has issued a nationwide voluntary recall of specific lots of aerosol sunscreens due to the presence of benzene, a human carcinogen, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall includes the Pure & Simple SPF 50 Spray (2021 Launch), Sport Mineral SPF 50 Spray (2021 Launch) and Travel-Size Coppertone® Sport Spray SPF 50 (1.6OZ).

Exposure to ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -- The NJ Department of Health has announced that Pfizer booster shots are now available for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised.

The CDC announced new guidance with regard to booster shots, recommending that anyone who got their first two Pfizer vaccines, and meets the specified criteria get a booster dose. The recommended third shot/booster ...

RANDOLPH, NJ -- County College of Morris (CCM) is inviting residents to register for the CCM Virtual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

"The Virtual Open House is the perfect opportunity for you to take a closer look at the college and discover why CCM is the place to start right," according to the school's website.

The Virtual Open House will allow ...

RANDOLPH, NJ -- County College of Morris (CCM) President Anthony J. Iacono makes the NJBIZ Education Power 50 list for the third time in a row.

In its 2021 listing, NJBIZ noted, “As the third president of the County College of Morris, Iacono has been active in seeking partnerships to promote career education. In August, the college teamed up with the Morris ...

DENVILLE, NJ – The Denville Board of Education dedicated a new field, A.R. Spinola Athletic Field, at Valleyview Middle School on Monday, Sept. 20.

Individuals attending the ribbon cutting included Superintendent Steven Forte; Board of Education President Laura Wagner; Board of Education members, Dino Cappello and Don Casse; Valleyview Principal Seth Korman; Denville Mayor Thomas Andes; ...

DENVILLE, NJ – The Morris Knolls varsity teams experienced a mix of victories and defeats over the weekend, either shutting out or being shut out by their opponents.

Girls tennis was defeated by Sparta, 5-0, on the road, Friday, Oct. 15. The team (1-18) will face Mendham (10-3) on the road, Monday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m., for its final game of the regular season.

Field hockey defeated ...

DENVILLE, NJ – The Morris Knolls girls soccer team earned its sixth victory of the season at home against Columbia on Saturday, Oct. 16. Charlee Perna scored a goal in each half to give the Golden Eagles a 2-0 victory.

Abigail McDonald, Scarlett Brookes and Madison Magone recorded one assist each.

Morris Knolls goalie Danielle Klingener had seven saves, earning her 100th career save ...

DENVILLE, NJ – Morris Knolls varsity football shut out Roxbury, 21-0, on Friday, Oct. 15, in Roxbury. The victory breaks a two-game losing streak for Morris Knolls.

Three Golden Eagles ran the ball into the endzone. Quarterback, Nick Tavarone, earned a 14-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Ryan Wong carried for nine yards in the second quarter. Joey DelleMonache scored a four-yard ...

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey’s average gas price is $3.38, up 10 cents from last week ($3.28), according to AAA Northeast’s Oct.19 survey of fuel prices. The analysis also found that motorists are paying 16 cents more than a month ago ($3.22) and $1.14 more than this same time last year ($2.24). The average price in the Garden State is four cents ...

TRENTON, NJ — The state is offering to pay $500 return-to-work bonuses and to subsidize $10,000 in wages for businesses that take on workers switching into a new industry.

Both moves are part of an effort to stymie months of hiring shortages that have afflicted business owners in the restaurant, hospitality and retail sectors as they attempt to recover from the COVID-19 ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- Big, bold and beautiful, these dazzling tulips are sure to brighten your gardens and neighborhood. Include a few or all 10 to create a colorful display throughout the spring that is sure to delight you and everyone who passes by.

Welcome spring with Red Emperor, one of the earliest tulips to bloom. It’s not surprising it has remained popular for more than 80 years. Also ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- As the weather and gardens transition from summer to fall, it is time to adjust your maintenance practices ensuring the health, longevity and beauty of your landscape. Proper fall care will increase winter survival, support pollinators and reduce your future workload.

Continue watering as needed. This is especially important for new plantings and moisture-loving ...

RANDOLPH, NJ -- Denville's Kayla Del Valle and other County College of Morris (CCM) students will welcome theater enthusiasts back to campus with a performance of D. W. Gregory’s “Radium Girls,” this month. Performances of “Radium Girls” will be held Oct. 21 – 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dragonetti Auditorium in the Student Community Center on the CCM ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -- The Morris County community is invited to this year's in person Morristown Festival of Books on Saturday, Oct. 9. The all-day free festival offers something for everyone with more than 30 fiction, nonfiction, young adult and children’s authors, book sales and signings, and outdoor entertainment. 

 All sessions will be held at St.

TRENTON, NJ – Online resources have been made available to school districts and educators that can be used to incorporate climate change education across K-12 classrooms beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, announced the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE).

New Jersey became the first state in the nation to incorporate climate change across its revised state K-12 learning ...

NEW JERSEY — The arrival of October means two things in the Garden State: everyone will purchase the big bag of candy for Halloween this week (and eat it all before next weekend), and the leaves across the state are going to put on a fantastic show. 

The New Jersey Forest Service issued a foliage forecast for the season this week. So, get ready — charge your smartphone and ...

New Jersey Date Night is a series on NJ Flavor by relationship writer Craig Rogers.

October brings us candy, trick-or-treaters and a great opportunity for our date to hold our hands a little tighter. Halloween is upon us and what better way to celebrate the spooky season than to visit one of New Jersey’s many Haunted Houses? From eerie hayrides to disturbing hallways, a haunted ...

Whether you’re hitting the pumpkin patch or shopping at the supermarket, you’re bound to find a bounty of pumpkins this time of year.

Ready to start cooking? Baking or steaming then pureeing your own pumpkin is a great way to get what you need for homemade pies, breads, soups and more.

Tip: Don’t use big, hollow Jack-o-Lantern pumpkins for cooking — they don’t ...

DENVILLE, NJ – Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October 2021 #BeCyberSmart) raises awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across America, ensuring that everyone has the resources needed to be safer and more secure online. 

Cases of cybercrimes are growing astronomically. The National Review reported in Nov. 2020 that cybercrime damages are expected to reach $6 trillion ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The first Annual Morris County National Coming Out Day will be held on Saturday, October 9, from 12-4 p.m. at 10 Court Street in Morristown. 

The event will be held in collaboration with LGBTQ+ liaisons from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Morris Township Police Department, Morris County Sheriff’s Office and Morristown Police Department, and is ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- Early voting begins Oct. 23, 2021. There will be seven early voting centers throughout Morris County, one of which is located in Denville.

Starting on Saturday, Oct. 23, and ending on Sunday, Oct. 31, individuals can go to ANY of the seven sites and vote on a voting machine. Voters also can mail in their ballots or use the drop boxes located in Morris ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -- Residents are reminded that today, Oct. 12, is the deadline for voter registration for the 2021 General Election. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2.

You can register to vote in Morris County if:

You are a United States citizen
You will be 18 years old by the next election
You will be a resident of New Jersey and Morris County for 30 days before the ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 266, which increases the pay for New Jersey’s poll workers from $200 to $300 for Election Day, and increases pay during the early voting period by a commensurate hourly rate.

The increase aims to incentivize poll worker participation during the early voting period as well as Election Day in this year's ...