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December 6, 2025

EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover's Winter Festival is this weekend and there are rumors that Old Saint Nick may be arriving after the tree-lighting, bearing gifts.The event will take place on Sunday and is hosted by the East Hanover Community Partnership.  The festivities will be celebrated at Town ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The first full weekend of December is packed with holiday fun  with something festive happening morning, noon and night. Families can kick things off with the Rosie the Reindeer Scavenger Hunt in downtown Madison, stroll the Christmas Festival on the Morristown Green, shop local ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township has named longtime volunteer and community leader Pete Berkenkamp as the recipient of the 2025 Lifelong Service Award, recognizing more than three decades of dedicated service to the township. Berkenkamp was formally honored Wednesday evening during the ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Police Department has officially welcomed three new members to its ranks, marking an exciting moment of growth and community service for the township.The department announced the addition of Police Officer Donald Dattolo and Probationary Police Officers Annalisa ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover's Winter Festival is this weekend and there are rumors that Old Saint Nick may be arriving after the tree-lighting, bearing gifts.The event will take place on Sunday and is hosted by the East Hanover Community Partnership.  The festivities will be celebrated at Town ...

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MADISON, NJ – St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center is inviting animal lovers of all ages to its annual Tree of Love celebration on Thursday, December 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. at its Madison campus, located at 575 Woodland Avenue.The Tree of Love has become a beloved holiday tradition for many in New ...

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NEW JERSEY – New Jersey motorists will be paying more at the pump to fill up their tanks with the gas tax set to increase, according to an announcement by the New Jersey Department of Treasury. State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio says that the state's gas tax rate will increase by 4.2 cents per ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - According to town officials, there will be paving on Thursday, December 4th on Summit Road.  There will also remain a road closure from Borough Hall in front of the building by the DPW to the Emmett Fields. Travelers should plan accordingly and expect delays.     

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Residents from across the area are invited to gather and celebrate Chanukah at a series of public Menorah lighting ceremonies in Madison, Chatham Borough, Harding, Florham Park, East Hanover, Green Village, Morris Plains and Morristown.Each event will feature traditional ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ -  Approximately 70 cases of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches have been recalled due to incorrect labeling, announced Mondelēz Global LLC. The affected cartons include individually wrapped packs that may be incorrectly labeled as Cheese variety even though the product may be a ...

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WHIPPANY, NJ - Despite cold temperatures and a mix of rain and snow, firefighters from across the local area gathered together in a powerful show of solidarity to welcome home Firefighter Jim Danus, who continues his recovery after experiencing a critical injury in a training drill last Spring.Jim ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ -The Florham Park authorities have issued a warning to residents regarding traffic patterns on December 3rd and 4th.Milling and paving work in front of Borough Hall will be in progress between 7am and 4pm on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.Anyone needing to access the Borough ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Two Whippany residents are facing a series of drug-related charges after Hanover Township Police discovered them inside a school bus at the Calais School on November 17th.  According to police, officers were dispatched to the school after receiving a report of two individuals ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Thirteen Democrats and one Republican filed petitions by Monday’s deadline to get on the ballot for the special primary election to replace Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.Sherrill resigned from Congress effective November 20.The special primary ...

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Pioneer Production is excited to announce a special, limited-engagement run of Heidi Schreck's "What the Constitution Means to Me," coming to Morristown in early 2026.  The play will run for five performances only, on January 31, February 1, 6, 7, and 8, 2026, at the Stage at Fellowship Hall, ...

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NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency effective Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 5:00 a.m. for five North Jersey counties — Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren — as a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected to move into the region during the Tuesday morning ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Morris County from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2nd, with forecasters calling for accumulating snow, a wintry mix, and hazardous travel conditions during the morning commute.According to the advisory, ...

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MENDHAM, NJ — After three generations and more than nine decades as a local landmark, Sammy’s Ye Old Cider Mill will be changing ownership at the end of the year, the restaurant’s owners announced in a letter to customers.In a message shared with patrons on November 29, 2025, Samuel, Philip and ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Thanksgiving weekend is ending on a wintry note as light snow and mixed precipitation move across the region this morning, according to the Morris County Office of Emergency Management.Potential flurries and rain may develop around the area Sunday, with temperatures hovering ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ -The holiday season is officially underway, and with it comes one of East Hanover’s most beloved community traditions: the East Hanover PBA Local 227’s Annual Toy Drive. Now in its sixth year, the drive has grown into one of the largest toy collections accepted by Goryeb Children’s ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - — Morris County has issued a Code Blue Alert from Thanksgiving evening to Saturday, November 29th and then again on December 1st.The National Weather Service reported the following: Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as ...

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When looking for a unique holiday tree this season consider adding a plant you can enjoy now and throughout the year. Select a larger specimen to use as a floor plant, adding dramatic scale to your indoor décor. Smaller plants can be placed on tabletops throughout the house to add a bit of extra ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As families gather across Morris County to celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s worth remembering that the holiday’s roots run deep in the region’s history, blending national tradition with strong local identity.While Thanksgiving became a national holiday in 1863 when President Abraham ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From Thanksgiving morning turkey trots to tree lightings, live music, Santa sightings and Small Business Saturday shopping, there’s no shortage of ways to soak up the holiday spirit in our area this week. Whether you’re staying close to home, hosting visitors, or just looking ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park's Ridgedale Middle School is celebrating an extraordinary achievement this season, as both the Boys and Girls Soccer Teams captured Morris County titles.The RMS Boys Soccer Team earned the prestigious title of 2025 Morris County Boys Co-Champions.The RMS Girls Soccer ...

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Ahead of Road Work Suspension for Holiday, Lane Closures Planned at the George Washington Bridge, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge and Outerbridge Crossing                                                         NEW JERSEY – The Port Authority of New York and New ...

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TRENTON, NJ - A former Morris County Freeholder (currently called Commissioner) has admitted to taking cash bribes in exchange for steering public legal work to a law firm, state authorities announced.Former Morris County Freeholder John Cesaro, 53, of Parsippany, pleaded guilty on November 17, ...

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This Thanksgiving, we honor the power of community and caring for one another. Thanks to the generosity of The Oldendorp Group in Summit, twelve families connected to the Madison Area YMCA through the Family Center, the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center, and Project Community Pride received complete ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As the holiday season ramps up each year, shoppers across the country now recognize the weekend after Thanksgiving as a pivotal moment for local businesses. Nestled between the frenzy of Black Friday and the convenience of Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a celebration ...

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