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Morristown Wed. May 21 2025

NJ Prisons Launch 37 Freedom Libraries & Celebrate 3rd Year of the Inside Literary Prize

New Jersey Department of Corrections partners with Freedom Reads to open curated libraries and host the Inside Literary Prize at Edna Mahan and Northern State Prison.

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

NJ Prisons Launch 37 Freedom Libraries & Celebrate 3rd Year of the Inside Literary Prize

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Morristown Tue. May 20 2025

Transportation Update: I-80 Eastbound Reopens May 21, NJT Rail Strike Ends

DOT confirms paving is complete and detours will end as eastbound lanes reopen; westbound progress continues toward June 25 full reopening. Meanwhile NJT Rail Strike ends today.

Chris Connors Editor

Transportation Update: I-80 Eastbound Reopens May 21, NJT Rail Strike Ends

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Morristown Tue. May 20 2025

What to do in Morristown - Wednesday, May 21 - Tuesday, May 27

Check out our community calendar to find out what's happening this week. Learn about concerts, info sessions, boating exams, memorial day celebrations and more!

Chris Connors Editor

What to do in Morristown - Wednesday, May 21 - Tuesday, May 27

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Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Grand Opening - Thu May 29 3:00 pm
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Chris Connors Morristown Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. May 22 2025

Morris County Honors 14 Veterans at Memorial Day Ceremony
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Chris Connors Morristown Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. May 22 2025

MCPO Joins NJOHSP Active Shooter Presentation Hosted by Randolph PD
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Chris Connors Morristown Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. May 22 2025

New Jersey American Water Announces 2025 Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Grant Recipients
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Chris Connors Morristown Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. May 22 2025

Affordable Rentals in Parsippany
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John Lange Morristown Public Notices and Press Releases - Wed. May 21 2025

NJ Health Department Issues Measles Exposure Alert After Infected Non-Resident Attends MetLife Concert
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Chris Connors Morristown Public Notices and Press Releases - Wed. May 21 2025

Morris County Vocational School District Host Ribbon Cutting for Career Training Center
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Chris Connors Morristown Public Notices and Press Releases - Wed. May 21 2025

May 2025 Affordable Housing Update for Randolph Township
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Morristown Thu. May 15 2025

NJ Transit Strike Could Begin Friday, Threatening Major Disruptions for Commuters

A contract impasse between engineers and New Jersey Transit may lead to the state’s first rail strike in over 40 years, with limited alternatives in place for affected riders.

Chris Connors Editor

NJ Transit Strike Could Begin Friday, Threatening Major Disruptions for Commuters

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Morristown Wed. May 14 2025

NJ Sues Trump Admin for Withholding Billions in Federal Aid Over Immigration Enforcement

Lawsuits challenge DHS and DOT requirements that tie billions in emergency and infrastructure funds to immigration enforcement cooperation

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

NJ Sues Trump Admin for Withholding Billions in Federal Aid Over Immigration Enforcement

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Morristown Wed. May 14 2025

Netflix Breaks Ground on $1 Billion Studio at Fort Monmouth, NJ

State-of-the-art facility will feature 12 soundstages and generate thousands of jobs, marking a major step in revitalizing the historic Army base and New Jersey’s film industry.

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

Netflix Breaks Ground on $1 Billion Studio at Fort Monmouth, NJ

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Morristown Wed. May 14 2025

Attorney General Announces Largest Statewide PFAS Settlement in NJ History

Largest statewide PFAS agreement in state history will fund drinking water treatment and long-term remediation; AG Platkin and DEP Commissioner LaTourette call it a national model.

John Lange Morristown Minute

Attorney General Announces Largest Statewide PFAS Settlement in NJ History

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Morristown Tue. May 6 2025

NJ Joins 18-State Lawsuit Challenging Trump Admin’s Halt on Wind Energy Development

New Jersey and 18 states argue that the federal freeze on wind projects threatens clean energy goals, economic investment, and affordable electricity.

Eric Blair Morristown Minute

NJ Joins 18-State Lawsuit Challenging Trump Admin’s Halt on Wind Energy Development

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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