TRENTON, NJ — Marking the milestone of six months since the confirmation of the first coronavirus case in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy kicked off the holiday weekend by signing an Executive Order to allow for the resumption of indoor dining, albeit at 25 percent capacity. The order also allows for movie theaters and other indoor entertainment businesses to open, limited to 25 percent ...

Lakeland Bank is kicking off a Double Your Deposit Sweepstakes on Tuesday. September 1, 2020. Customers who use the Bank’s Mobile Banking app to deposit a check into their personal checking or saving account will be automatically entered into the Sweepstakes every time they make a qualified deposit. Five weekly winners will be randomly selected for a chance to win up to ...

Lakeland Bank is kicking off a Double Your Deposit Sweepstakes on Tuesday. September 1, 2020. Customers who use the Bank’s Mobile Banking app to deposit a check into their personal checking or saving account will be automatically entered into the Sweepstakes every time they make a qualified deposit. Five weekly winners will be randomly selected for a chance to win up to ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ –  With many local families impacted financially as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, Preschool Advantage can help with tuition assistance.

Preschool Advantage is accepting applications for tuition assistance for children to attend its partner preschools for the school year beginning in September 2020. Children must be 3-or 4-years old by October 1, 2020.

PARSIPPANY, NJ - PHSBB is pleased to announce that they've gotten approval from the PHS Administration to hold a Car Wash Fundraiser at PHS on Saturday September 26th from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm.  

Similar to past Car Wash Fundraisers, Parsippany HS Marching Band members will be washing all cars big and small to raise funds for the PHS Band Boosters general ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - Not one but two rallies in support of President Trump and the Police were held less than a mile from each other in Parsippany on Saturday, September 12th.

Thousands of people gathered both at Veteran's Park and at the corner of Baldwin Road and Rt. 46 East.  A small group of anti-Trump protestors organized on the opposite corner on Rt. 46 West.

The group in ...

LONG BEACH ISLAND — A potentially record-breaking boat rally took place on Saturday at the Jersey Shore. Saturday’s Jersey Shore parade began at 9:30 a.m. in Toms River. According to a Facebook post promoting the event, the parade split into different groups, with one ending at Morrison’s Marina in Beach Haven.  One group of boaters headed north of Toms River and the ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - There will be a rally for President Trump and one against President Trump on Saturday September 12 in Parsippany.

The rally against President Trump is being hosted by NJ Anti War Agenda.

The rally for President Trump is being organized by Harry Martin and President Trump is not expected to be there.

Both will take place at 11:00am at the intersection ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - Residents are organizing a rally in support of President Trump next Saturday, September 12th at 11:00am in Parsippany.

The rally will take place at the intersection of Baldwin Road and Rt. 46. 

Participants are encouraged to bring their Trump and American flags, hats, and signs as well as masks to follow COVID-19 guidelines.

The rally is being ...

With plenty of fresh-from-the farm fruits and vegetables around in the summer, dips are the way to go. Nutrition experts at Atlantic Health System offer two recipes below: one for veggies and the other for fruit. Grab a cooler or some ice, and you can take them both along to the pool or beach.

CREAM CHEESE MOUSSE GREEK DIP

The scallions and pepper might surprise you, but give this treat a ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morris County residents are invited to join in the 19th observance of the September 11, 201 terrorist attacks against our nation. The observance will honor all those who died in the terrorist attacks of 9/11 in New York, Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon, with a special emphasis on the Morris County victims. The observance will take place on Sunday September 13. The ceremony ...

Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company (Parsippany District 2) will hold a fall plant sale featuring high quality hardy mums, asters, ornamental cabbage and other fall plants.   Great opportunity to take family pictures with fire equipment and plants on Saturday, September 19th, from 10 AM to 2 PM

Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company Fire House Parking Lot which is located at ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - This past weekend was a time to reflect on what it means to be an American, and honor victims of a great tragedy. And just two days after an infamous date, Morris County officials and resident came together to do just that.

Nineteen years ago, three hijacked airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center and Pentagon, taking the lives of about 3,000 people. A fourth hijacked ...

PATERSON, NJ – Joined by legislators, faith leaders, and others, Gov. Phil Murphy held a press event in Paterson to promote his "Baby Bonds" initiative that would provide a $1,000 deposit into an account for every baby born into a New Jersey household with income less than 500% of the Federal Poverty Level ($131,000 for a family of four) in 2021. The plan, which ...

NEW JERSEY - West Virginia has been added and Ohio and Maryland have been re-added to New Jersey's travel advisory list, announced Governor Murphy.  Governor Murphy announced the added and re-added states during the Tuesday September 8 press conference.

Travelers who are coming from the following states and territories are being asked to self quarantine for 14 days: AL, AK, AR, ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ – A hazardous waste drop-off events will be held on Sept. 12 at the Public Safety Training Academy from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SPECIAL COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all participants dropping off household hazardous materials must wear face coverings, keep their vehicle windows closed, and stay in their vehicles for the duration of the event.

The MUA ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ — As if 2020 hadn't already brought enough to worry about, an invasive pest may be moving into our area. The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect known for its distinct pattern has been spotted in Springfield and confirmed by the township's department of public works, according to a post on the township website.

Another sighting was also confirmed in nearby ...

TRENTON, NJ -- NJ Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli today, during the governor's COVID-19 press briefing, warned of a possible “twin-demic” this year during flu season and urged New Jerseyans to get their flu shots.  

“As we enter the fall season, we are also moving into the flu season. This year we are preparing for the possibility of a twin-demic,” ...

TRENTON, NJ – As end-of-summer parties give way to welcome-back-to-college keggers, the cases of COVID-19 among New Jersey’s youngest populations are on the rise.

Residents in the 19-24 age range now represent the highest percent positivity rate in the state, according to State Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli.

About 6% of those ages 19 to 24 are COVID-19-positive and those ...

NEW JERSEY — For many New Jersey school districts, this week will mark the first day of class. 

While all have prepared — opting for in-person, remote or a hybrid of the two — new coronavirus cases are to be expected, state officials said Tuesday. 

“We have all the public health protocols and procedures in place to safeguard our children, our educators, ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - As New Jersey drifts into flu season, many residents will once again decide whether to get their flu shots; where to get them; and if a flu shot has any preventative impact on COVID-19.  The differences between the two viruses affect not only the mortality rate and symptom development, but also prevention and cure.

According to the World Health Organization ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - Michael J. and Dolores M. (Lopardi) dePierro are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on September 17, 1960 at St. Catharine’s Church in Pelham, New York. Because of the pandemic, and in the interest of safety, they have decided to delay any celebration until a later date.

The couple moved to Parsippany in 1965 when Mike accepted a position with ...

Most of us think of Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer, but the Labor Day holiday was originally created to pay tribute to the contributions of the American worker.

Labor leaders of the late 19th century advocated for the holiday when the labor movement was already flourishing across U.S. industrial centers.

Credit for proposing the holiday has been given to either Peter J. McGuire, ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany police have issued the following statement regarding the multiple rallies scheduled to be held on Saturday, September 12th:

We have received many inquires regarding the planned events/rallies that are scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday September 12th. We have a security plan in place to help assure the safety of anyone present, along with anyone who may be passing ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - There is a multi vehicle motor vehicle involving a motorcycle on Rt. 287 northbound.

Multiple lanes are blocked off.  Basic Life Support is being used at the scene.

This according to breaking news alerts.

Long-term slowdown in land development could be derailed by exodus to suburbs

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New data confirms that New Jersey has recently been using a lot less land for new development than it did 20 ...