NEW JERSEY -- The Pfizer Vaccine received FDA approval on Monday in the United States as vaccinations continue to vary significantly by geographic area. As of Tuesday, August 24, 10,946,837 total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in New Jersey, stated Governor Murphy.

Approximately, 5,497,801 individuals who live, work or study in New Jersey are now fully ...

TRENTON, NJ — All teachers and school personnel in New Jersey will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18 or be regularly tested, Governor Phil Murphy announced on Monday. 

Under Murphy's Executive Order, all pre-school through grade-12 school personnel will be required to complete a full vaccination course or undergo regular testing at ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- The Denville Township Council adopted an ordinance that regulates the use of portable storage units, in a six-to-one vote, during its September 14 meeting.

“Currently, our local zoning regulations do not have any restrictions on the placement of PODS [portable on-demand storage] or other large storage containers on private property,” said Business ...

DENVILLE, NJ – Mayor Thomas Andes announced at the September 14 Denville Township Council meeting that Moody's Investors Service has recently upgraded the township to an Aaa bond rating. This represents the highest bond rating granted by Moody's and places Denville among fewer than 23 municipalities in New Jersey that have achieved a similar rating.

Andes attributed the upgrade ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Morris County has now been added to the list of areas eligible for relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after Tropical Storm Ida ripped through the area. Morris County now joins previously designated counties: Passaic, Somerset, Gloucester, Union, Mercer, Bergen, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Essex and Hudson.

"Being named in a county that is a declared ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -- Atlantic Health System updated its visitor policy on September 16 at all hospitals including, Chilton, Hackettstown, Newton, Overlook, Morristown Medical Center and Goryeb Children's Hospital.

No visitors are permitted for confirmed COVID-19 patients or people under investigation for COVID-19, the hospital stated.  Exceptions can be obtained only from the care ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- The HOPE ONE van will be making several stops in Morris County this month.

The September schedule for the van is as follows:

September 1 - Madison Train Station from 9am - 2pm
September 4 - Morristown Labor Day Jam, 20 Lincoln Street in Morristown;
September 7 - Denville Train Station from 6:30am - 12pm
September 8 - Trinity Soup Kitchen in Dover; 8am - ...

DENVILLE, NJ – The Morris County Sheriff's Office will be collecting any unused or expired prescription drugs on Tuesday, August 24, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., while the HOPE ONE van is parked on Broadway, announced the Denville Police Department.

“Please take this opportunity to clear any and all expired/unwanted medication from your residence,” stated the ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- Six students from Morris County School of Technology have been named among the 16,000 semifinalists nationwide for the 67th annual National Merit® Scholarship Program.The students who received the recognition are: Adrianna Bordonaro, George Dailey, Agranya Ketha, Siya Kulkarni, Tejas Mehta and Dhanya Sureshbabu.

To be considered for a Merit ...

RANDOLPH, NJ – County College of Morris (CCM) President Anthony J. Iacono has made ROI-NJ’s Influencers of Higher Education list for the third time.

The latest ranking credits Iacono for leading CCM to its position as a top community college in New Jersey as rated by Intelligent and Academic Influence, as the top community college in New Jersey for graduates who earn the best ...

RANDOLPH, NJ – County College of Morris (CCM) has updated its fall 2021 “Return to Campus Plan” in response to new state guidelines for higher education, according to a press release CCM issued on August 21. To maximize the safety of its employees and students and minimize risks related to COVID-19, CCM will begin fall 2021 with the majority of its courses being held ...

DENVILLE, NJ – Morris Knolls extended its winning streak to three with a 38-7 victory against Morristown on Saturday, Sept. 18, in Denville.

Ray Lara was the first to put points on the scoreboard for the Golden Eagles with a field goal in the first quarter.

Three Morris Knolls players scored touchdowns in the second quarter. Sean Bienkowski grabbed a 60-yard pass from Nick Tavarone.

DENVILLE, NJ – Morris Knolls varsity sports experienced a mix of victories, defeats and a draw over the weekend.

Field hockey began its season with a 1-0 win against Morris Hills at home on Friday, Sept. 10. Megan McGavin scored the game’s only goal, with an assist from Stephanie Crossan. Goalie Gretchen King made seven saves. The Golden Eagles (1-0) next host Parsippany Hills ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- Morris Knolls varsity football defeated Mount Olive, 30-20, in Mount Olive, New Jersey, on Friday, Sept. 10. The Golden Eagles dominated the first half of its second game of the season, shutting out Mount Olive in both quarters.

Four Morris Knolls players scored for the team. Dom DelleMonache ran the ball into the endzone twice with a 15-yard touchdown in the first quarter and ...

Waiting Room Availability Resumes at Statewide Rail Stations after a Precautionary COVID-19 Pause

NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT customers are welcome to once again use NJ TRANSIT indoor waiting rooms at rail stations that are not staffed with ticket agents beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7. 

Waiting rooms were closed as a precaution to protect customers and employees against the spread ...

DENVILLE, NJ — All service will operate on a regular weekend schedule except for the Raritan Valley Line, announced the NJ Transit.

Crews have been working around the clock to assess damage from the storm and make the necessary repairs and inspections to resume service as quickly and safely as possible for our customers, said transit officials.  

System-wide cross ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- The Morris County area was hit with a torrential rainstorm Wednesday night. Did you get water in your basement from the storm? Local officials offer the following suggestions if your basement flooded.

Read the below tips on what to do in the immediate aftermath of a basement flooding:

1. Put Safety First

If your basement is flooded, before you enter it, ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Morris County is joining a growing list of New Jersey counties that have been designated to the spotted lanternfly quarantine zone. 

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher announced on Monday that the department has added five counties to the zone. The counties new to the list are Morris, Monmouth, Middlesex, Essex, and Union. They join the ...

MARLTON, NJ — A Burlington County man and his family are asking for a kind, generous and healthy person to help save his life.

Mark Klayman, who lives in Marlton, New Jersey, is in desperate need to find a kidney donor, and time is literally running out. He has been diagnosed with End Stage Renal Failure and also has diabetes and high blood pressure. Because of ...

DENVILLE, NJ — The American Library Association and libraries nationwide are promoting the power of a library card this September.

Locally, Denville residents, teachers in Denville K-12 schools and nonresident students who attend school in Denville are eligible to receive a library card, which allows access to hard copy and downloadable books, online research ...

DENVILLE, NJ — Who knows, we may actually be wishing for rain by the end of this week. It is expected to feel like 98 degrees as the week progresses, forecasters said.

“High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur,” the Weather Service announced in an advisory earlier this week.

The high heat and humidity will likely continue into Thursday, the ...

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

Thoughts of wine typically take your mind straight to Italy, France or Napa Valley. It’s understandable, but if you want to experience a mind-blowing date filled with beauty and flavor you should start thinking about New Jersey vineyards. 

Our state has many wineries from which to choose and most ...

NEW JERSEY — September is here, which means it’s apple picking season in the Garden State.

If you’re visiting one of New Jersey’s many pick-your-own farms for apples this season, use these tips to come home with the very best fruit:

First, get to know the varieties you’re picking. The color of a ripe apple will depend on that variety, so find out from the farm ...

NEWARK, NJ – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and the Division of Consumer Affairs (Division) today alerted residents to beware of price gouging and consumer fraud following Governor Murphy’s declaration of a State of Emergency related to Tropical Storm Ida.

“New Jerseyans recovering from the after-effects of Hurricane Ida should not be faced with price gouging ...

TRENTON, NJ  – Governor Phil Murphy signed into law "Tim J. Piazza's Law" which puts in place stringent guidelines requiring public and non-public middle schools and high schools, as well as higher education institutions, to adopt anti-hazing policies and penalties for violations of the policies. 

Under the new law, hazing will be upgraded from a ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -- Residents seeking an opportunity to help during the 2021 general election can apply to become poll workers this year.

By staffing a polling location, you can earn $14.29 per hour on in-person early voting days and $200 on Election Day. Poll workers can earn an additional $30 when they attend required training.

Requirements to become a poll worker are:

Must be a ...