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By TAPINTO MORRISTOWN STAFF
February 16, 2026
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Today Americans observe Presidents’ Day, the federal holiday honoring the nation’s presidents — past and present — and reflecting on the leadership that has shaped the United States.Originally established in 1885 to recognize the birthday of George Washington, the holiday was ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - On Wednesday, February 18th, Park Regional Ice Hockey will be facing number one seed, West Morris Central, in the Halvorsen Cup Final. The puck drops at 5:45.
Valentine’s Day is widely known as the day of the year when love is celebrated, and indeed, February has been a month of romance for centuries. The St. Valentine’s Day we observe today evolved both from ancient Roman and early Christian history.There are many legends about who St. Valentine was.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - A report of a hit-and-run with a suspect fleeing on foot briefly prompted a multi-agency search Thursday afternoon near the Route 24 West off-ramp to Columbia Turnpike East before police determined the report was false, authorities said.The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park PTA is inviting families and basketball fans to an afternoon of high-energy fun when the Harlem Wizards take the court on Sunday, February 15th at 3:00 at Hanover Park High School.Known for their entertaining blend of basketball skills, comedy, and audience ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Cupid, culture, and championship hoops highlight a packed long Valentine’s Day weekend across Morris County, with everything from rose sales and sweet treats to big-ticket performances and playoff-style high school matchups giving residents plenty of ways to celebrate (or simply ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - On Thursday morning there was a water main break on Townsend Drive in Florham Park.The street was impassible in parts since there were three water main breaks.The Water Department has been on the scene.Some residents lost access to driveways and may have issues with water and ...
ANDOVER, NJ – A fire at OSCAR animal shelter has displaced 43 animals, according to Cassie Kowalchuk, who runs the non-profit facility with her mother Debbie. A group of volunteers had gathered at the Mohawk House to organize the care of the dogs after the loss of their facility. They were using ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ — Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has been named Facility of the Year by Marquis Health Consulting Services, its administrative consulting services provider.The recognition was celebrated with a staff luncheon on Wednesday, honoring employees for their work and ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – It was a difficult night for Madison as the Dodgers dropped the rubber game against Park Regional, losing 7-4 in the Halvorsen Cup Semifinals. It was a frustrating night for the Dodgers as they were outshot 47-12 by the Wildcats on Wednesday night. Madison also conceded two goals ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Gazebo Committee is hosting a Gazebo Goes Green event prior to St. Patrick's Day.The event will take place on March 7th.See details below:
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has confirmed two arrests following a pre-dawn law enforcement operation Sunday morning in Morristown that drew multiple agencies to the Manahan Village area off Flagler Street.In an email response to an inquiry routed through DEA ...
MADISON — Madison girls basketball used a dominant fourth quarter to break open a tight game and defeat Hanover Park, 39-20, Tuesday afternoon.The Dodgers and Hornets were even after the first quarter, 3-3, before Madison began to take control in the second. Madison outscored Hanover Park 11-7 in ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The state Attorney General's Office is investigating an incident that took place in Landing today involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and included the discharge of a weapon.“We are actively investigating an incident involving ICE ERO (Enforcement and Removal ...
Life-long chocolate lover, Mindy Mosca, began her business over two decades ago as a hobby out of her kitchen, creating chocolate-covered snacks for friends and family. They quickly fell in love with the delicious hand-made difference of Mindy’s treats, and the news spread.“While pregnant with my ...
Whippany, NJ — The Calais School, a state-approved private special education school in Whippany, is proud to spotlight a unique local business partnership with Citromax Flavors, Inc., a global leader in the flavor industry. Through the school’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program, this partnership ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - A group of East Hanover parents are urging residents to take action ahead of an upcoming Board of Education meeting, raising concerns about a series of proposed district changes they say could negatively impact students and school safety.Organizers are calling on parents to sign ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Two Florham Park residents were among more than 1,750 students who were named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2025 fall semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a ...
NATIONAL– American spend more than $29 billion each year on Valentine’s Day, making it the third most expensive holiday for U.S. consumers. With about a week to go before the holiday on Feb. 14, personal finance website WalletHub has released the results of its 2026 Valentine’s Day Survey, which ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Hanover Park High School is getting ready to bring a fan-favorite musical to the stage later this month.Hanover Park High School will present its 2026 musical production of Little Shop of Horrors from February 26th through the 28th, with curtain time set for 7:30 p.m. each night ...
Whether you’re hosting friends or just feeding your family while the ball drops, these New Jersey-inspired snacks and dishes bring local flavor to your Super Bowl spread, without spending all afternoon in the kitchen. Extra bonus: Many of these ingredients may already be in your kitchen pantry!🍟 ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Bitter Arctic air remains locked over North Jersey this weekend, with the National Weather Service’s Extreme Cold Warning continuing for Morris, Sussex and Warren counties until noon Sunday, followed immediately by a Cold Weather Advisory in effect from noon Sunday through 10 ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township held its annual Mental Health and Wellness Symposium on Thursday, February 5, at the Hanover Township Municipal Building, bringing together local municipal leaders, school officials, law enforcement, county agencies, and residents for an evening focused on ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - In one of the most dramatic dual wrestling meets of the season, Montville edged Hanover Park, 34-33, Friday night in a tightly contested competition that came down to the final bout.Hanover Park jumped out to an early lead at 106 pounds when Alex Spagnuolo needed just 51 seconds to ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are so many things to do this weekend — from championship-season high school matchups and a girls ice hockey showdown, to theater, live music, and hands-on workshops. Whether you’re looking for a daytime family outing like Winter on the Farm, the Madison Chocolate Walk, or ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A Wind Advisory will be in effect across Morris County on Saturday, February 7th, followed by an Extreme Cold Warning beginning Saturday afternoon, with forecasters warning of dangerously low wind chills and the potential for scattered power issues.What’s in effect — and ...
NEW JERSEY - MILAN, ITALY – The 2026 Winter Olympics will bring the largest and arguably most talented team of 232 athletes in Team USA to Milan-Cortina, Italy with the world watching for the next few weeks. There are seven athletes from New Jersey who will be competing in a range of sports that ...
11th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, NJ — The margin for the Democratic nomination in a special primary in New Jersey’s 11th congressional district was razor-thin Thursday night.Tom Malinowski surged ahead earlier Thursday, but Analilia Mejia closed the gap as the evening went on and later took the ...
WHIPPANY, NJ – East Hanover and Florham Park residents can find out if their household items such as toys, spices, clothing, dishes, cookware and antiques contain lead at a free lead testing event to be held at the Morris County Library. Removing lead-containing items from the home is an effective ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Activists opposing a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Roxbury are continuing a coordinated email campaign targeting township elected officials, despite Mayor Shawn Potillo’s request that they ease off what he described as a flood of “spam” ...