The Morris County Park Commission will hold a public information session next month on the Patriot’s Path Great Morristown Greenway Project, which proposes enhancing pedestrian and bicycle safety along nearly a mile section of the path between Martin Luther King Avenue and Speedwell Avenue.

The “Public Information Center,” to be held virtually on Aug. 26, 2021, from 6 p.m. to ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Residents looking to enter Morristown Town Hall must be wearing a mask.  Masks are required regardless of vaccination status, said officials.

Read more: Morristown Rotary Club Celebrates Centennial with Pavilion Donation at Town Hall

Read more: Morristown American Little League Takes Home Its First State Title And Concludes An Epic Season Of Summer ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown officials have announced a planned power outage for Wetmore and Mt. Kemble Avenue today, August 3 at 4pm. The outage will last for approximately 5 minutes, they said.

The outage is so that crews can make the necessary repairs after a tree/tree branch damaged the power company's equipement. The repair can not be made without the outage.

Morris County residents interested in serving on the County College of Morris (CCM) Board of Trustees are invited to send their resumes to a special trustee search committee of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners.

Resumes must be received by the search committee by August 27, 2021. The committee will review all of the applications and then submit recommendations to the Morris ...

NEW JERSEY -- New Jersey was ranked as the country's third best school system in the country, according to personal finance website WalletHub's annual list States with the Best and Worst School Systems. Only two states Massachusetts (No.1) and Connecticut (No. 2)  ranked higher New Jersey. New York (No. 14) and Pennsylvania (No. 24) finished in the top half of ranking ...

Randolph, NJ:  Coming through the other side of the pandemic, County College of Morris (CCM) is poised to continue changing lives and strengthening communities with more momentum than ever. As the community’s college, CCM’s strong student success rates and innovative career-focused programs provide pathways for anyone aspiring to secure a better future and be part of ...

Parsippany, NJ –– Representative Mikie Sherrill’s (NJ-11) office is hosting a webinar on the federal financial aid process for parents and students applying to higher education institutions, announced Sherill's office. 

The webinar will take place tonight, Wednesday, July 21 at 5pm.

 Speakers from the US Department of Education and NJ Higher Education Student ...

MORRISTOWN, N.J. – The Annual School Supplies Drive, sponsored by United Way of Northern New Jersey kicks off to help families who are struggling. The School Supply Drive provides students with the basic tools needed to succeed in the classroom.  

"As students prepare to return to in-person learning in the fall, children will need basic school ...

Randolph, NJ- Joseph Losavio, a contemporary, visionary painter, is exhibiting, ‘Urania’s Mirror’ at the County College of Morris (CCM) Art & Design Gallery.

The collection of 32 astronomical star chart cards incorporate illustrations based on Alexander Jamiesons’s “A Celestial Atlas,” also known as “a view of the Heavens.” ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Eight students Dean's List honors from area universities and colleges.

Amelia Hawkins and Jake Jenkins have been named to the Dean's List at Bates College. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.88 or higher.

Hannah Kelly, James Endahl, Ryan Minter and Jeremy Newman have all been named to the Dean's List at Tufts ...

TRENTON, NJ – In an effort to ensure students are receiving adequate civics and government education, legislation requiring civics instruction in middle school,has been signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy.

The new law directs the Department of Education to require at least one course specifically in civics or United States government as part of the social studies credit ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Little League baseball in the Morristown area has recently ended for the summer, and what a historic season it was for the Morristown Area American Little League and Morris Plains Little League (together, “MAALL”)!  MAALL was founded in 1953 and consists of boys and girls between the ages of 6-12 from the east side of Route 202/Speedwell Avenue in ...

NEW JERSEY - Four Olympic athletes from Morris County are representing Team USA in the Summer Olympics while there are two dozen in total from the Garden State. 

Since the pandemic had postponed last year's games to this summer, some are participating for the first time on the world stage. The last Summer Olympics was held in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, ...

For the sixth year in a row, the Morristown-Beard School varsity baseball team has been selected to receive the Team Academic Excellence Award from the American Baseball Coaches Association.

This year’s award was presented to only 202 schools nationwide and just four schools in New Jersey — Morristown-Beard School, Newark Academy, New Providence, and The Lawrenceville School. To be ...

TRENTON, NJ - Gov. Phil Murphy today signed legislation that will give New Jersey among the most comprehensive safe passing laws in the nation to protect pedestrians and cyclists on the state’s roadways.

The tragic passing of beloved Metuchen resident Oscar Zanoni, who was fatally struck last year by a tractor trailer while riding his electric bicycle on Route 27 in Edison near Vineyard ...

UNION CITY - Legislation that will provide comprehensive housing eviction prevention and utlity assistance for renters who have been financialy impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was signed today by Governor Phil Murphy.

Legislation (S-3691) appropriates an additional $500 million for the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (CVERAP) and $250 million for utility assistance, both ...

Vaccinations or Regular Testing Will be Required to Curb the Risk of COVID-19

TRENTON, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy today announced that all workers in certain state and private health care facilities, and high-risk congregate settings will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be subject to testing weekly (at minimum one to two times per week). This requirement ...

Justice Department decision removes hurdle for Ways and Means to get Trump financial records after years of illegal stonewalling

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today praised a decision by the U.S. Department of Justice to agree with the Ways and Means Committee’s position and authorize the transmittal of Donald Trump’s business and personal tax ...

Atlantic Health System one of only eight systems recognized nationwide

MORRISTOWN, NJ – AUGUST 4, 2021 – Atlantic Health System and each of its medical centers were recognized by Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care, highlighting the health system’s continued success in making its operations ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Twenty-four businesses have received grants from the Small Business Association’s (SBA) COVID-19 Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF).

According to the SBA, “This program provide[s] restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location.”

Money used for ...

MORRIS PLAINS, NJ  – The Morris Plains Stop & Shop is now providing electric vehicle fueling stations for shoppers. Shoppers will now be able to charge their cars while shopping. There is no charge for shoppers to use this service.

Stop & Shop has partnered with Volta Industries, Inc. (“Volta Charging”) to install electric vehicle charging stations at ...

EDISON, NJ –  Edison Heating and Cooling offers new and existing customers the option to purchase a maintenance contract and, according to owner Mike Iarrapino, there are various benefits for routine HVAC maintenance. 

"Routine check-ups and maintenance are key to ensuring your comfort systems are performing at their best," Iarrapino said, ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There was one new case in Morristown overnight, announced officials.  The total number of cases is 2243. The numbers indicate total number of cases, not the total number of active cases. 

There were 1,345 new positive PCR tests and 4 new confirmed COVID-19 deaths, reported ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There was one new case in Morristown overnight, announced officials.  The total number of cases is 2242. The numbers indicate total number of cases, not the total number of active cases. 

There were 1,164 new positive PCR tests and 13 new confirmed COVID-19 deaths, reported ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Health Tuesday reported 910,183 total cases with 23,895 COVID-19-related deaths in New Jersey since last year and an increase of 8 overnight.

A total of 5,315,049 New Jersey residents have been vaccinated with 14,704,489 COVID-19 tests administered statewide.

The number of COVID-19 cases worldwide is ...

MORRISTOWN, N.J. – Atlantic Health System this summer launched a Community Palliative Care Learning Collaborative (C-PCLC) developed with financial support from Marquis Health Consulting Services and led by a team of Atlantic Health palliative care and integrated care experts. The initiative aims to provide resources to educate and ...

At Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living-managed community in New Providence, N.J., residents have their choice of three on-site dining venues. At the helm of it all is Executive Chef Ronald Pericone. He oversees all of the restaurants’ operations, including menu development and the creation of weekly specials as well as prep production and service.

Pericone has worked in the ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Following the recent upsurge in the Delta variant of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on July 27 updated its guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated. The CDC said that while individuals can resume activities that they did prior to the pandemic to reduce the risk of being infected with the Delta variant and possibly spreading it to others, wearing a mask ...

 MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health System announced on Tuesday that Morristown Medical Center was ranked the number one hospital in New Jersey for the fourth year in a row by U.S. News & World Report in its 2021-2022 Best Hospital rankings. The medical center is one of the top acute care hospitals in New Jersey to be nationally ranked, and ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -Are you or someone you know Homebound and in need of a vaccine?  The Morris County Office of Aging COVID - 19 Homebound Vaccination Program in Partnership with Atlantic Health can help.

Residents can call the Morris County Homebound Program at 973-326-7828 or call The Morris County Aging & Disability Resource Connection for additional services information at ...

NEW JERSEY — Aug. 8 is National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day.

Why? Because, this time of year, gardeners get a sudden influx of zucchini that needs to be picked all at once before it grows into enormous (but less tasty) squash on the vine.

If you’ve got a bumper crop of zucchini and summer squash, or if your neighbor is kind enough to share, here ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Table of Hope's free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday, August 5 from 1pm - 2pm. at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown).

On Friday, free food will be distributed at Parsippany's Smith Field from 10:30am - 11:30am

Guests will receive meat, bread, produce, eggs, canned goods and dry goods.

No ID ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ- The Morristown Farmers Market is filled with fresh, local ingredients and is held everything from Sunday from 8:30am  - 1pm

This simple and delicious appetizer made with ingredients from the farmers' market is perfect for entertaining or for an indulgent snack to treat yourself when the munchies hit. There’s only three ingredients and the only cooking ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - There's alot going on during this first week of August! Check out what's happening in and around town. #WeekendVibes

Friday August 6

New Jersey State Fair; Augusta; 9am - 4pm

Garden Buds; Frelinghuysen Arboretum; 10am

Free Food Distribution; Parsippany's Smith Field; 10:30am- 11:30am

Farmer Fridays; Fosterfields; 10am, 10:30am, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm

Photo ...

UNION, NJ – Yes, it’s August.  Yes, it’s hot.  Butresidents are invited to don a winter coat, hat and gloves and become an extra in a Christmas movie being filmed in town this weekend.

According to producer Nicholas Levis, Union will be prominently featured in the upcoming independent film, Who is Christmas Eve?  And on Saturday, Aug. 7, there will be several ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - What will you do this weekend? There's live musical performances, theatre, crafts, and food! Have a great weekend!

Friday, July 30

Farmer Fridays; at Fosterfields; 10am, 10:30am, 1pm, 1:30pm and 2pm

Meet Me in Morristown; Downtown Morristown; 11am - 9pm

Photo Exhibit featuring local History; Acorn Hall; all day

The Folk Project presents a Troubadour At Home ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Rotary Club has announced that they will be donating $90,000 to the Town of Morristown for the purchase and installation of a new pavilion at Lidgerwood Park.

The new 32’ pavilion will stand approximately 12’ tall and will sit beside the existing playground.

“We are very thankful for our Rotary Club,” said Mayor Tim Dougherty.

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Partnership, organizers of the Morristown Festival on the Green 2021 will receive $100,000 from the Morris County Board of County Commissions. The commissioners pledged the money to "help vendors and organizers deal with the soaring costs of tents and other equipment necessary to the event".

The funding will help event organizers keep participation ...

Morristown, NJ – In response to growing demand for programs to support grieving children and families, New Jersey-based Good Grief is ramping up training of volunteer facilitators for its peer support programs in the Fall.

The newest class of volunteers graduated earlier this month after completing a 4-day program at Good Grief’s Morristown Family Support Center. The 36-hour grief ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Table of Hope's free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday, July 29 from 1pm - 2pm. at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown).

On Friday, free food will be distributed at Parsippany's Smith Field from 10:30am - 11:30am and in Dover at 211 North Sussex Street from 1:30pm - 2:30pm

NEW JERSEY - Letting rainwater leave your property can interfere with groundwater recharge and possibly cause flooding, ice slicks in the winter, and pollution of downstream lakes and streams.  Rain gardens are one possible solution available to homeowners. Commercial properties can use them too.

Step 1: Decide on rain garden placement

Find out where water is coming from (like ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - You’ve grabbed your water bottle, sunscreen and hat for a hike in the park or some gardening. Add a bit of tick protection to your must-have items when you head out the door for an adventure, to garden or play.

Continue enjoying the outdoors by enlisting a variety of strategies to limit your risk of exposure to ticks and the disease pathogens they transmit. Here are ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Is there a tree that you absolutely love in Morristown? Nominate it! 

The Morristown Shade Tree Commission is hosting a "Beautiful Tree Competition" for the most beautiful tree in Morristown. Last day to submit nominations is September 8.

How to enter:
Submit a digital photo of a tree located within the Town of Morristown through the Morristown Beautiful ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Rental Assistance is still available to qualified families and can also assist landlords, announced Morris County officials. Legal Services of New Jersey  warned renters not to ignore court notices related to settlement of eviction actions.

New Jersey’s COVID-19 moratorium on residential evictions prepares to end in January. The Morris County Department of ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - A little know service is being offered to Morris County residents to protect their properties from scammers. The Property Alert Service was devised to "protect public property records from being stolen, and to make sure the public is aware if someone tampers with your documents or identity".

“Unfortunately, property and mortgage fraud is a fast growing crime in ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy signed a package of laws on Thursday to address the state's lead exposure and its harmful effects on public health and child development by signing a package of bills aimed protecting New Jersey’s families from lead poisoning. The legislation, which will require regular inspections for, and the remediation of, lead-based ...

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Morris Township Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Special Law Enforcement Officer Class III for school security.  Retired police officers that meet the following criteria, are encouraged to apply. deadline to submit an application is June 10th at 3:00 P.M.

MADISON, NJ -  A person has been struck by a train near the Madison Train Station, according to NJ Transit.

The Morris and Essex Line Rail Service is suspended in both directions between Morristown and Summit. All rail tickets and passes are being cross honored by NJ Transit and a private bus carrier.

No other information has been released at this time. Story developing......

MORRISTOWN, NJ - A 70 female from Lincoln Park was struck by a vehicle on Elm Street this past Saturday July 24 at approximately 10pm, announced police. According to reports the woman was unresponsive at the scene and was transported to Morristown Medical Center.

As of today, police are reporting that her condition is serious but stable.

Police are identifying the driver of the vehicle as a ...

NEW JERSEY - A  gun buy back event will take place at five New Jersey locations on August 7 from 10am to 4pm as a part of the New Jersey Statewide Gun Amnesty Program.

The events will take place in:

East Orange - New Vision Baptist Church, 100 Warrington Place
Newark - Prudential Center 25 Lafayette Street
Paterson - Gilmore Memorial Tabernacle 68 Bishop Clarence ...

NEWTON, NJ—Audio and video recordings as well as the identities of the Newton police officers and the decedent involved in the shooting that happened on Clive Place on July 4, were released by the acting Attorney General Andrew Bruck on Monday.

The recordings are graphic and detailed, revealing the incident from several different perspectives, including the family member’s call to ...

NEWARK, NJ – A Newark woman on Friday admitted to conspiring in a kickback scheme in exchange for prescription medications at her pharmacy job in Morris County authorities announced. 

Magdalena Jimenez, 56, of Newark, pleaded guilty by video conference before U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp to an information charging her with conspiring to violate the federal ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - St. Peter's Church in Morristown will be hosting their summer Carillon Concert Series this Sunday, July 25 featuring live music by he Treblemakers. The event will take place outdoors at 5pm.

Guest are invited to bring a picnic dinner, blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy an evening of music.

MORRISTOWN, NJ – First responders from all over the state came out to show their support on Monday afternoon for the Line of Duty Death of East Orange Fire Captain Vincent Intiso. They all lined up across Madison Ave. in front of Morristown Medical Center to give a proper sendoff to their fallen comrade.

Intiso, 57, of Succasunna, who was described as 'a true family man' and ...

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli announced on Wednesday that his running mate would be Dianne Allen.

A Moorestown native, Allen started her career as a statehouse reporter in the 1970s for New Jersey Network. She later worked as a news anchor for several stations in Philadelphia. Everything changed in 1994, when she won a lawsuit ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ —  Six candidates have filed to run for three seats on the Morris School District's Board of Education, according to the Morris County Clerk's Office,

The list is as follows, according to the clerk’s office.

In Morris Township, there are two seats available. Linda Murphy, Dawn Parkot and Katleen Cole have all filed to run.

In Morristown, there is ...

SHORT HILLS, NJ — The Oldendorp Team stands alone among Compass New Jersey teams according to 2021's "The Thousand," an annual ranking of the nation's top individual agents and teams produced by Real Trends. Only 0.07 percent of the 1.4 million real estate professionals in the U.S. appear among "The Thousand," making it the upper echelon of industry talent. The ...