TOP LOCAL News
By ADAM DARSKY
August 29, 2022
MARTINSVILLE, NJ — Years before Chris Brown earned his license, his real estate career began at the family dinner table, listening to stories from his father. “We would hear about his exploits of the day,” Brown said. “So, I feel like it’s been in my blood for a long time.” In 1982, new ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morris County presents Family Day Camp on Tuesday August 30. The free, fun, family event will take place at Frelinghuysen Arboretum from 9:30am - 1:30pm. Atlantic Health System has partnered with Morris County to bring a day of fun, fitness and family events for all ages.
Randolph, NJ: The work of two prominent artists from the New York metropolitan area will be proudly displayed at a pair of exhibitions at the County College of Morris (CCM) Art Gallery this fall. The first exhibition, opening September 1, marks the end of the summer season with a series of work ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The annual global Overdose Awareness Day is scheduled for August 31. Community members are invited to come together to raise awareness of the opioid/fentanyl crisis around the world while reducing the stigma in communities. At 10am, a service will take place at the Morris ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans will soon be able to have alcoholic beverages — including to-go drinks from restaurants — delivered to them by third-party services like DoorDash, Instacart and Amazon Flex. “This is a game changer for New Jersey’s alcoholic beverage industry and a tremendous ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - What will you do this weekend? Here's what's happening in and around town. Have a great weekend everyone! Friday August 26 The Woman’s Club of Morristown Will Host Its Annual Rummage Sale; 11am - 7pm Vax For School Event; Alexander Hamilton Elementary School; 11:30am - ...
Tickets are on sale now for Morristown Festival of Book's annual Fundraiser Event! This year's Keynote Speaker Frank Bruni will discuss his latest bestseller, The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found, a wise and moving memoir about aging, affliction, and optimism after partially losing his ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office were joined by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners this week in delivering 100 bullet-proof vests to the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey in Whippany, where front-line Ukrainian ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey's back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Saturday, August 27 and runs through Monday, September 5, 2022. The state's 6.625% sales tax will be waived on selected items purchased both in-store and online during the 10-day period. “For many families and educators, there ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph Education Association (REA) and Board of Education have agreed to a new three year agreement. The new agreement will expire on June 30, 2025. Randolph Education Association President Sandy Kessell spoke on behalf of the REA Negotiations Committee, stating, “Our ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA, Inc. (“HSS” or the Hindu Service Society) organization sponsored a celebration of Raksha Bandhan on Thursday, August 18 at the Randolph Township Library meeting room. In India, Hindus have traditionally observed Raksha Bandhan festival to recognize ...
It's not too late to attend CCM this fall! Attend CCM's Accelerated Admissions Program to apply, receive advisement and register-- all in ONE DAY! August 23, 24, 25, and 30 from 9 am until 2 pm.
HAMILTON, NJ — New Jersey's Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) has updated its disinformation portal to include information about monkeypox. The NJOHSP says it now includes information that is causing confusion among New Jerseyans, including misleading videos and conspiracy ...
Morristown, NJ– Meet Me in Morristown, a summer event that promotes arts and culture, as well as the downtown economy will hit the streets for the last time this year on August 25. The downtown is transformed into a center for art, music and fun with artists and performers located by the Vail ...
We are THRILLED to announce our 2022 author lineup for both the Main Festival and KidFest! More than 60 authors will be coming to Morristown! See our website for author rosters for October 8th - and to purchase tickets for our Keynote Event with Frank Bruni on October ...
The deadline for homeowners to file 2021 Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) applications is October 31, 2022. This program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax increases. The amount of the reimbursement, according to the state, is the difference ...
New Jersey issued a statewide drought watch as of August 9, 2022, and the Murphy administration is urging residents and businesses to conserve water as persistent dry and hot conditions continue to stress water supplies throughout the state. The declaration of a drought watch is the first in the ...
ROXBURY, NJ – When the Roumes family of Succasunna chose Utah for an adventurous family vacation it really delivered: Few experiences can be more adventuresome than possibly saving somebody’s life. The planned highlight of the family’s recent trip was to visit the Zion National Park Narrows, an ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As the summer winds down, the entertainment is still going strong! Here's what's happening in and around town this weekend! Friday August 19 Farmer Fridays at at Fosterfields; 10am - 3pm Free Backpack Giveaway; County College of Morris; 1pm - 2:30pm Sunflowers, ...
DENVILLE, NJ - A Morristown man faces criminal charges including eluding police and receiving stolen property after failing in his attempt to drive away, in a stolen car, after being stopped for speeding in Denville, police said. They said they stopped the man, Justin Leuzarder, 39, at 4.24 a.m.
RANDOLPH, NJ — Enjoy a day out on the links with the County College of Morris (CCM) Foundation and help support students with fulfilling their dreams for a rewarding and satisfying life. This year’s Annual CCM Foundation Golf Classic takes place Monday, September 19, at the Picatinny Golf Club ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Monday lifting requirements that school employees, child care workers and state employees who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19 must undergo regular testing. Executive Order 302 applies to school districts and child care settings ...
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Former Governors of New Jersey have a tendency to mimic what General Douglas MacArthur said in his farewell address, that “old soldiers never die, they just fade away.” The New Jersey State Constitution doesn’t allow Governors to be elected forever, limiting them to ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - On Saturday, September 17, the Morristown Jazz & Blues Music Festival will be once again coming to Morristown. Music lovers can gather on "The Green" to listen to non-stop jazz and blues music from noon until 10:00 pm. The Festival is a FREE family event and will take place ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The summer fun continues! Here's what's happening in and around town this weekend. Friday August 12 Late Summer Butterflies; Bamboo Brook Environmental Education Center in Chester; 9:30am - 11:30am Major Attaway at Brookside Cabaret; 6:30pm The Folk Project presents ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey has announced five new monkeypox vaccination sites in Hudson, Middlesex, Morris and Passaic counties. The locations are for residents without a confirmed exposure who think they may have been exposed or are at a high risk for having been exposed to the virus. There are ...
MORRIS TWP. - The Morris County Park Commission’s skating program at the Mennen Sports Arena is being honored by the national Learn to Skate USA organization, which has ranked it No. 1 in New Jersey. Learn to Skate announced the ranking in an Aug. 4 letter noting the Morris County skating ...
Morristown, NJ ─ Frank Bruni, a long-time New York Times columnist, best-selling author, and Duke University professor headlines the 2022 Morristown Festival of Books. Bruni’s most recent best seller is The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found, a wise and moving memoir about aging, affliction, ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Sen. Joseph Lagana has three main inspirations for wanting to keep New Jersey's children safe at school. "I try to use my real-life experience and apply it to my job as a legislator," Lagana (D - District 38) told TAPinto. "And part of (that) is being a father and having three ...
The Historical Society of Old Randolph (HSOR) is pleased to invite the public to its Peach Festival Celebration on Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The festival will take place at the Randolph Museum, located at 630 Millbrook Avenue at the entrance to Freedom Park. Enjoy a tour of ...