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Morristown Tue. May 6 2025

Outdated Systems and Staff Shortages Trigger Air Traffic Control Crisis at Newark Airport

Brief but critical communication failure on April 28 cascaded into prolonged delays, cancellations & renewed scrutiny of FAA infrastructure at one of the nation's busiest airports

Chris Connors Editor

Outdated Systems and Staff Shortages Trigger Air Traffic Control Crisis at Newark Airport

Chris Connors Editor

Morristown Fri. May 2 2025

NJ Transit Rail Strike Looms, Forcing Major Service Reductions and Contingency Plans

A threatened walkout by NJ Transit engineers could halt all rail service starting May 16, leaving thousands of commuters dependent on limited bus and light rail alternatives.

John Lange Morristown Minute

NJ Transit Rail Strike Looms, Forcing Major Service Reductions and Contingency Plans

John Lange Morristown Minute

Morristown Fri. May 2 2025

State Cracks Down on Illegal Waste Sites in Overburdened NJ Communities

NJ officials announce lawsuits and penalties targeting illegal waste operations in overburdened communities, part of an ongoing statewide environmental justice initiative.

John Lange Morristown Minute

State Cracks Down on Illegal Waste Sites in Overburdened NJ Communities

John Lange Morristown Minute

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Morristown Wed. Apr 30 2025

NJ Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Block Trump Administration’s Dismantling of AmeriCorps

New Jersey stands with 24 other states in challenge to mass layoffs and program terminations that could halt vital service initiatives nationwide.

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

NJ Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Block Trump Administration’s Dismantling of AmeriCorps

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Morristown Tue. Apr 29 2025

Trump Moves to Restrict Truck Driver Eligibility with English Proficiency Requirements

New executive order ignites debate over language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers, despite limited evidence linking English skills to crash rates.

Chris Connors Editor

Trump Moves to Restrict Truck Driver Eligibility with English Proficiency Requirements

Chris Connors Editor

Morristown Mon. Apr 28 2025

NJ Sues Federal Government Over Threat to Withhold Over $1 Billion in Education Funding

New Jersey joins an 18-state coalition challenging new federal conditions on K-12 funding tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.

John Lange Morristown Minute

NJ Sues Federal Government Over Threat to Withhold Over $1 Billion in Education Funding

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Morristown Thu. Apr 24 2025

Waretown Teen Charged in 15,000-Acre Wildfire Linked to Improperly Extinguished Bonfire

Authorities allege an improperly extinguished bonfire sparked one of NJ’s largest wildfires in two decades, leading to evacuations, destruction, and ongoing containment efforts

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

Waretown Teen Charged in 15,000-Acre Wildfire Linked to Improperly Extinguished Bonfire

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

Morristown Wed. Apr 23 2025

New Jersey Awards $1.3 Million in Grants to Expand Computer Science Education in Schools

Twelve school districts and three universities will receive funding to launch high school courses and train educators through statewide computer science initiatives.

John Lange Morristown Minute

New Jersey Awards $1.3 Million in Grants to Expand Computer Science Education in Schools

John Lange Morristown Minute

Morristown Wed. Apr 23 2025

NJ Sues RealPage, Major NJ Landlords for Alleged Rent-Fixing Scheme That Inflated Prices

Lawsuit accuses tech firm and 10 large landlords of colluding to drive up rents for tens of thousands of New Jersey renters through algorithmic pricing.

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

NJ Sues RealPage, Major NJ Landlords for Alleged Rent-Fixing Scheme That Inflated Prices

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Morristown Mon. Apr 21 2025

State Sues Discord for Failing to Protect Children from Online Predators, Harmful Content

Attorney General Platkin alleges messaging platform misled families and failed to enforce safety promises, exposing minors to explicit content and exploitation risks

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

State Sues Discord for Failing to Protect Children from Online Predators, Harmful Content

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

Morristown Mon. Apr 21 2025

Over 600,000 New Jersey Residents to See $927 Million in Medical Debt Forgiven

Fourth round of state-backed medical debt relief pushes total forgiveness past $1.1 billion, benefitting more than three-quarters of a million New Jerseyans since 2024

John Lange Morristown Minute

Over 600,000 New Jersey Residents to See $927 Million in Medical Debt Forgiven

John Lange Morristown Minute

Morristown Wed. Apr 16 2025

NJ Opposes Federal Rule Change to Affordable Care Act Threatening Coverage for Millions

Multistate letter challenges proposed federal rollback that could strip health insurance from millions, shorten enrollment, and raise costs for states and residents.

John Lange Morristown Minute

NJ Opposes Federal Rule Change to Affordable Care Act Threatening Coverage for Millions

John Lange Morristown Minute

Morristown Wed. Apr 16 2025

NJ Joins Multistate Effort to Block Social Security Office Closures and Layoffs

NJ joins 20-state coalition supporting a lawsuit aimed at halting staffing cuts & shutdowns at the Social Security Administration, citing risks to millions of Americans’ benefits

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

NJ Joins Multistate Effort to Block Social Security Office Closures and Layoffs

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

Morristown Fri. Apr 11 2025

State Charges 39 in Major Racketeering Case Linked to Lucchese Crime Family

Operation dismantles illegal gambling network stretching across North Jersey, with connections to organized crime, online sportsbooks, and poker clubs.

John Lange Morristown Minute

State Charges 39 in Major Racketeering Case Linked to Lucchese Crime Family

John Lange Morristown Minute

Morristown Fri. Apr 11 2025

Morris County Shifts Toward Redevelopment and High Density Housing in 2024

The annual planning report highlights the decline in new subdivisions, rise in multifamily housing, and transformation of office sites into mixed-use developments.

John Lange Morristown Minute

Morris County Shifts Toward Redevelopment and High Density Housing in 2024

John Lange Morristown Minute