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July 27, 2025

WESTFIELD, NJ — Smoke from wildfires in Canada is the cause of poor air quality in our local area this weekend, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. On Sunday, “Levels of fine particulate will remain in the upper moderate category statewide as diffuse Canadian ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – Dr. Dale Caldwell, whose service to the city includes long stints on the New Brunswick Board of Education and New Brunswick Housing Authority, has been selected as running mate for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill.Sherrill, who will take on Republican Jack ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Let's celebrate weekend vibes with some fun events happening in and around town! Have a great weekend everyone! FRIDAY JULY 25The Complete Works of William Shakespeare; 36 Madison Avenue in Madison; 7:30pmThe Troubadour's 50th Birthday Show; Morristown Unitarian Fellowship; ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - Fall Ball registration for the Par Troy West Little League is now open.You can register online at the following link up until August 15th. https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/491028 For more information or for answers to any questions contact Sandy at sandra4a@aol.com.    

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - The public's help is being sought by law enforcement agencies who are trying to find an intellectually disabled Randolph woman last seen in Dover.The woman, Destiny Erts, 26, is black, 6-feet, 3-inches tall, with brown eyes and black hair, said Morris County Prosecutor Robert ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -- A Heat Advisory will be in effect on Friday, July 25th from 10am through 9pm, announced the National Weather Service. Temperatures will rise to 94 degrees with possible showers and thunderstorms. Heat index values will be in the 100's, said the National Weather Service. As ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ — A Florham Park woman has been charged with murder and child endangerment following the death of a three-year-old girl found unresponsive in a bathtub earlier this month, authorities announced.Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Sheriff James Gannon, Chief of Detectives ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – A series of six earthquakes with magnitudes between 0.3 and 2.0 gently shook Morris County in and around Randolph Monday, July 21 all day.The US Geological Survey reported the quakes began at 5:40 in the morning with a quake just under two miles south-southeast of Randolph by ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Table of Hope is offering their free weekly food distributions. A free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday, July 24th from 1pm - 2pm at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown). An additional food distribution will take place on Friday, July 25th ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  A wildfire was reported on Rt. 80 westbound in Parsippany at Mile Marker 41.6 earlier Tuesday afternoon, announced the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. All westbound lanes were closed but were reopened around 2:40pm.Smoke is expected to remain visible in the area for an extended ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon has been selected by Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli as his running mate. Sheriff Gannon will run for the Lieutenant Governor position in the upcoming November general election, bringing decades of law enforcement experience ...

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NEW JERSEY - This week is going to start out warm,  with pleasant summer weather, then finish with a scorcher. For Monday, expect mostly sunny and breezy; a nice day for outdoor activities.Tuesday will be another day that is a nice day for outdoor activities. On Wednesday, expect sunshine and some ...

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 EAST HANOVER, NJ – Motorists are being alerted to lane closures in both directions on I-280 this week on the Bridge over the Passaic River between East Hanover and Roseland.Beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, July 21 until 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, and continuing each night through Thursday, July 24, a ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Look no further for fun things to do this weekend!Saturday July 19Summer Yoga sponsored by The Dougherty Group at Urban Farm- 31 Hazel Street in Morristown; 9am Morris Plains Farmers Market; Merchant Block in Morris Plains; 9am - 1pmMadison Farm and Artisan Market; Prospect ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Diary of Ann Frank begins on July 18th at the Parsippany Arts Center Theatre, located in the Senior Center.Tickets are available via TicketLeap.  See details below.

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - Registration is now open for the Parsippany Men's Softball League.The season begins on September 2nd.Registration takes place at pthreconline.com.  

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany PAL is hosting a basketball summer basics program which will be the perfect introduction to fun, fundamentals, and skill-building in a supportive environment. This program is a sure-fire way to keep kids active and learning this summer. The program details are listed ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — After making out with relatively minor damage during the July 3rd storm—a destroyed dog park—Plainfield's Hope 4 Paws Humane Society was dealt a much stronger blow only 11 days later when floods devastated low-lying areas of the Queen City.The floods caused two fatalities near the ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ — Parents and caregivers are invited to attend a free community event focused on helping families navigate the challenges of raising children in the digital age. The presentation, titled “Supporting Youth Mental Health in a Social Media World,” will be held on Wednesday, July 23 from ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - Parsippany's summer concert and movie series continues this week on Thursday evening when Austin City Nights takes the stage.The concert will begin at 7:30pm at Veterans Memorial Park. 

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Library Super Blowout Sale is going on now until July 28th.  Patrons can fill a large paper bag of books on sale for only $3. There are also some toys and puzzles available for sale.

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — The Morris County Board of County Commissioners has approved $2.6 million in Preservation Trust Fund grants to support the restoration and protection of 24 historic sites across 15 municipalities — including significant projects in Parsippany-Troy Hills and Florham Park.Among ...

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LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ - With a storefront already established in Bloomfield, Pizzanada is set to open its second location in Downtown Lake Hiawatha at 102 North Beverwyck Road—the former site of Lake French Cleaners. Extensive construction is currently underway, with an anticipated opening in late ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council held its agenda meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, with a packed agenda that included redevelopment plans, affordable housing updates, fiscal reports, and several public comments.Residents spoke up over two redevelopment proposals—169 ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Summer is in full swing and there is so much going on! Check out the list we've compiled just for you! Have a great weekend everyone! Friday July 11The Career Experience at Berkeley College; 10am - 1pmThrive Morris is looking for volunteers to give back at Grow it Green ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ — Mayor James Barberio and the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills are inviting residents and visitors to enjoy the summer spirit at the Parsippany Farmers Market this Friday, July 11, at Veterans Memorial Park from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.The weekly market is a celebration of local flavor, ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Table of Hope is offering their free food distributions this week. A free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday, July 10th from 1pm - 2pm at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown). An additional food distribution will take place on Friday, July ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – Tuition for in-state Rutgers undergraduate students will rise 5%, and out-of-state students will see a 6% increase in their tuition bills.Additionally, mandatory student fees will increase 5% for all students.The hikes were unveiled Tuesday as the Rutgers Board of Governors voted to ...

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KERRVILLE, TEXAS – A New Jersey native who joined the U.S. Coast Guard while still a student at Rider University is being hailed as an “American Hero” for his efforts to rescue victims in the tragic flash flooding in Texas. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Scott Ruskan was on ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ — The Lake Hiawatha Branch Library has temporarily closed its doors amid ongoing extreme heat conditions, as officials work swiftly to install a new air conditioning system. The closure was prompted by the failure of the library’s current AC unit, which left indoor temperatures ...

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