MORRISTOWN, NJ - On Saturday, March 16 th at 10 am, 466 runners participated in the 15 th Annual St. Paddy’s Day 5K in Morristown. In the men’s category, John Larkin (of Sparta), Benjamin Nilsestuen (of Brooklyn, NY), Trevor Emmitt (of Madison) won first, second, and third place with winning times of 17:39.54, 17:47.03, and 17:51.35 respectively. With winning times of 18:46.21, ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown High School's Stephan Bergeman and his fellow teammates on Team Ball4aCause defeated Team Play4aPurpose, 138-125, in the first annual Morris County Senior All-Star Game at Morristown-Beard School in Morristown on Thursday, March 14.

The funfilled encounter mainly consisted of three-pointers, fancy layups, dunks, dishes, alley-oops and ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ  – Morristown High School's Stephen Bergeman has been selected to play in the first annual Morris County Senior All-Star Game set for 7 p.m., March 14 at Morristown-Beard School.

Mark Schartner, the West Morris head coach, and Jefferson Township head coach Joe DiGennaro will coach the teams.

The game will benefit Layups 4 Life and is sponsored by the ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Looking for a new career? The field of Cardiovascular Technology (CVT)  is expected to grow faster than the average for all careers between now and 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The field of CVT  helps improve the quality of life for patients with heart or vascular disease. Atlantic Health System has an accredited CVT school, the only ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  For the first time since 2013, a Morristown High School student has won 1st place in the Nokia Bell labs North Jersey Regional Science Fair. Sophomore Dylan Cornejo took 1st place in Plant Science. 

Sophomore Dylan Cornejo and senior Wanda Ardila competed in the Nokia Bell labs North Jersey Regional Science Fair this past weekend at Rutgers University. According to ...

RANDOLPH, NJ – Discover all that County College of Morris (CCM) has to offer at the college’s “An Open House for Everyone” on Saturday, April 13.

Whether you’re a high school student looking to earn a college degree or seeking to gain the qualifications you need for quick entry into a field such as engineering or IT, or an adult desiring to improve your career ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown High School seniors can now apply for a scholarship through the Morris Educational Foundation.

The Morris Educational Foundation has announced that they are accepting applications from MHS seniors for 13 scholarships this year. Scholarships are funded by individuals and foundations, and are awarded at the Senior Academic Awards Night each ...

OLD WESTBURY, NY -  Morristown resident Heather Calerone was named to the New York Institue of Technology Fall 2018 Presidential Honor List. 

To qualify, candidates must be full-time students enrolled in a degree program with a GPA of 3.7 or higher.

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RANDOLPH, NJ – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, (D-11th District) toured County College of Morris (CCM) on Tuesday, March 19, to learn about the programs and facilities the college provides to ensure students obtain a high-quality education and are prepared to excel in the jobs of tomorrow.

“It’s a pleasure to learn about all the new and innovative things that are going on at ...

Trenton, NJ – Legislation sponsored by a pair of state lawmakers from Newark that would allow county homelessness trust funds to be used for Code Blue emergency shelter services was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy.

The legislation was co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin and Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz, both Newark Democrats. It would allow counties that have adopted County ...

TRENTON, NJ – Legislation authorizing school bus drivers to administer epinephrine in emergency situations passed the New Jersey Senate 34-0 on March 14.  

“We allow parents at home and nurses at school to administer an EpiPen, but state law doesn’t address what happens if the student is on a bus going from home to school,” said Senator ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - There may be significant delays for those motorists traveling around the Green on Friday afternoon. A traffic signal is being repaired on North Park Place at Washington Street (in front of Provident Bank), stated Morristown Police. 

Repair work is underway and expected to be completed by 5pm, said authorities.

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Graffiti has been spray painted in 18 different locations throughout Madison over the course of 2 or 3 days, stated officials at the Morris County Sheriff's Office.

To help identify who is behind the spray painting, The Madison Police Department is seeking the public's assistance. Did you see something? Do you know who may have done this? Anyone with information ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  What's blooming in Morristown this weeekend?  A Friday Film. Geocaching. The MHS production of The Addams Family. A Spring Cleanup. A Spring Storytime. A Farmers Market and beautiful gardens at Macculloch Hall. Get out and explore! Have a great weekend everyone!

Friday March 22

Morning Yoga; Morristown Library; 9:30am

Infant and Toddler Storytime; Morris ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ  - Morristown High School student Kent Hefele was among the students honored by the Mayo Performing Arts Center as Music Students of the Month for Outstanding Percussionists for the month of February.  Students from schools in Morristown, Parsippany, Randolph, Mendham, Succasunna, Boonton and Roxbury were honored prior to the Thursday, March 14 ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ – Trish O'Keefe, PhD, RN, President of Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center and Vice President, Atlantic Health System, has been recognized with The Distinguished Alumni Award by her alma mater, DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne, New Jersey.

The Distinguished Alumni Award is given to those who have used their DePaul education as a ...

Dr. Gillam presented with Master of the ACC Award at ACC’s 68th Annual Scientific Session; was recognized in 2018 as Gifted Educator of the Year

Morristown, NJ – The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Linda D. Gillam, MD, MPH, FACC, the Dorothy and Lloyd Huck Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine at Morristown Medical Center/Atlantic Health System, with the 2019 Master ...

FLORHAM PARK, NJ – The Greater New Jersey chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association (AAGNJ) has announced that findings from the organization’s recently released “Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures” report show that despite a strong belief among seniors and primary-care physicians that brief cognitive assessments are important, only half of seniors are ...

DG™/health NATURALS baby Cough Syrup + Mucus is being recalled due to potential contamination, announced the FDA. Kingston Pharma has recalled Lot KL180157 of its 2-fluid ounce (59ML) bottles due to potential contamination of Bacillus cereus/Bacillus circulans, they said.

According to the press release regarding the recall, the bottles of DG™/health NATURALS baby Cough Syrup + ...

WASHINGTON - Approximately 70,000 pounds of Tyson Foods, frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips may be contaminated with pieces of metal, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The recall was initiated after two consumer complaints were received.

The frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips that are being recalled were produced on November 30, ...

SACRAMENTO, CA - Those of us in the foodisphere often find ourselves in a place where we have to explain that rice is more than a steamed side served with Chinese take-out or a major compoent of Sushi. Time and again we create and share recipes ranging from jambalaya to rice and beans to show the versatility of culinary staple.

While I love to playing the role of the culinary explorer, ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Mark your calendars for Morristown's Annual Spring Clean up on Saturday April 27, 2019.

The Morristown Beautiful and Morristown Clean Communities are asking individuals, families, schools, civic, religious and business groups to particpate to help clean up parks, playgrounds, parking lots and sidewalks around Morristown.

Registration will be held at 9 a.m. behind the ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  Close to 100 teens gathered on the lawn of Morristown's Town Hall for a "climate change strike" to fight for the conservation of the planet. Students organized movements in Morristown as well as in Princeton, Mahwah and Edison on Friday March 15.

Students were encouraged to skip school and join the "Fridays for Future" movement ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown High School student and Ambassador to Morristown Girl Scout Troop 80727, Sheetal Bangalore,  is promoting awareness and appreciation for classical music among the community for her Girl Scout Gold Award Project. 

The project will come to life on Sunday March 24 at the Morris Museum's Entrance Pavilion where music students and musicians of all ages and ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Kim McKeon, a Morristown resident was seriously injured during a family vacation in Colorado. McKeon has rallied around Morristown residents in the past who have needed help and now its time for the Morristown community to once again rally around one of their own.

McKeon, her sister Cheryl and her brother in-law John witnessed a tractor trailer and multi-vehicle accident ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Spring has finally arrived! The mercury in that old thermometer is slowly starting to rise, giving us warmer days, and with the recent setting of our clocks forward by one hour, longer days. 

According to The Old Farmers Almanac, the spring equinox starts on on Wednesday, March 20, at 5:58 p.m. marking the astronomical first day of ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morris County residents and businesses will be able to purchase screened compost and double ground wood mulch from the Morris County Municipal Utlities Authority (MCMUA)  beginning in mid-March. According to the MUA, the utility recycles vegetative waste materials from around Morris County and produces high quality landscaping products for sale to the ...

The Morris County Republican Committee is thrilled to have Dr. Lou Valori join MCRC's Leadership Team!

We are sad to see Nick DeGregorio move out of Morris County to Bergen and will miss him greatly. Nick has been a phenomenal contributor and asset to MCRC and will always be part of our family.

We are also excited to announce that Lou Valori will be taking Nick's place on the ...

MENDHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – Michael Thompson, an attorney from Mendham Township, has announced his candidacy for Morris County Surrogate. Thompson has practiced as a trusts and estates attorney for more than 20 years, most recently with the firm of Cestone & Thompson, P.C. in East Hanover and New York City.

“I am pleased and honored to announce my candidacy for Surrogate of Morris ...

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today filed suit against a “ghost gun” company that allegedly sold an assault firearms kit online to an undercover state investigator. This marks the first such lawsuit against a ghost gun distributor.

“Ghost guns” are partially-assembled firearms sold with the parts needed to create a fully-operational gun – ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morris County service providers, probation and police officers and high school students assumed the roles of former jail inmates Friday to experience the biases, destitution, social and emotional challenges some inmates have upon discharge back into the community.

The re-entry simulation held at the Morris County Public Safety Academy was the first public showcasing of the ...

BOONTON, NJ – Hundreds gathered at the Jam-E-Masjid Mosque on March 17 to mourn the loss of 50 New Zealand Muslims gunned down while they were at worship. The event in Boonton, sponsored by the Morris County Islamic Centers, attracted those of all faiths, and many local and county dignitaries including Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, plus police chiefs from neighboring towns and Morris County ...

NATIONAL -- As March 17 rolls around, roughly half of American adults gear up to wear something green, decorate with images of shamrocks, and make plans with family and friends, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).

Among consumers under the age of 35, about 70 percent planned to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the NRF reports. Over 80 percent of adults said wearing green would ...

As the courtship season begins for peregrine falcons,residents of all ages and visitors from all over the world can observe and study one of the fastest animals on earth by, tuning in to the Union County Falcon Cam.

“The Falcon Cam is a great opportunity for residents of all ages to experience and learn about peregrine falcons up close,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The United States Army Field Band & Soldiers Chorus will perform at the State Theatre in a free concert open to the public at 7 p.m. on March 18.

People can reserve tickets for this event at STNJ.org or by calling (732)-246-SHOW (246-7469)

The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of the U.S. Army Field Band’s performing ...

NEWARK, NJ - Nine upgraded lactation stations have been installed at Newark International Liberty Airport, giving traveling mothers a private place to nurse.

The nine pods are part of 28 others the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey purchased for John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia and New York Stewart airports. The suites include benches, a fold-down table, an electrical outlet for a breast pump ...