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Morristown Wed. Jul 16 2025

NJ Joins Lawsuits Against Trump Admin Over Cuts to Education and Disaster Funding

Attorney General Platkin sues to restore over $158 million in frozen education grants and protect vital FEMA disaster resilience programs.

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NJ Joins Lawsuits Against Trump Admin Over Cuts to Education and Disaster Funding

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Morristown Wed. Jul 16 2025

NJ Cannabis Commission Approves First On-Site Consumption Areas

Four dispensaries, including one in Newark, gain state endorsement to operate designated cannabis-use spaces following local approval and regulatory compliance

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NJ Cannabis Commission Approves First On-Site Consumption Areas

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Morristown Tue. Jul 15 2025

Flash Flooding Forces Emergency Closures as NJ Grapples with Severe Storm Aftermath

Governor declares State of Emergency; key roadways shut down in Somerset and Middlesex counties; DEP advances rule changes to address future flood risk

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Flash Flooding Forces Emergency Closures as NJ Grapples with Severe Storm Aftermath

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Eric Blair Morristown Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. Jul 17 2025

Morris County Schools Awarded Tree Planting Grants as Part of Statewide Initiative
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Public Hearing on Mendham Twp Highlands Conformance - Mon Jul 28 7:30 pm
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Movie in the Park: Captain America – Civil War! - Sat Aug 9 8:00 pm
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Hat Making & Line Dancing - Fri Sep 5 5:45 pm
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John Lange Morristown Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. Jul 17 2025

Fourteen Charged in South Jersey Drug and Weapons Trafficking Case
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Eric Blair Morristown Alert - Thu. Jul 17 2025

Schooleys Mountain Road to Close Weekdays for Gas Main Work Starting July 21
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Eric Blair Morristown Alert - Thu. Jul 17 2025

Sussex Tpke Closure in Randolph Begins July 21 for Gas Main Installation
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Eric Blair Morristown Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. Jul 17 2025

Overnight Closure of I-80 Exit 34B and Route 15 Lanes Scheduled for Friday in Wharton
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Morristown Tue. Jul 15 2025

NJ Towns Adopt Affordable Housing Law Amid Lawsuits: 94% Compliance

Following decades of legal & legislative battles, 94% of NJ towns have submitted plans under a new law, signaling a broad shift in state housing policy and local compliance

Chris Connors Editor

NJ Towns Adopt Affordable Housing Law Amid Lawsuits: 94% Compliance

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Morristown Mon. Jul 14 2025

NJ Secures Ban on Return and Sale of Machine Gun Conversion Devices

ATF and largest national supplier of Forced Reset Triggers agree to restrict distribution following multistate legal challenge.

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NJ Secures Ban on Return and Sale of Machine Gun Conversion Devices

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Morristown Mon. Jul 14 2025

Eight Opioid Manufacturers Agree to $720 Million in Settlements

Attorney General Platkin announces $720M multistate resolution targeting drug companies tied to the opioid epidemic; New Jersey Could Receive Up to $19.8 Million.

Chris Connors Editor

Eight Opioid Manufacturers Agree to $720 Million in Settlements

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Morristown Mon. Jul 14 2025

Unsecured Guns Stolen from NJ Armory Linked to Violent Crimes

Firearms retailer agrees to pay $125,000 and overhaul security following burglary of 18 guns, half of which have since surfaced in crime scenes across NJ and NY.

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Unsecured Guns Stolen from NJ Armory Linked to Violent Crimes

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Morristown Thu. Jul 3 2025

Mount Laurel Police Accused of Failing to Protect Residents from Racial Harassment

State civil rights officials found probable cause that the department neglected repeated bias complaints before a 2021 arrest drew widespread attention.

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Mount Laurel Police Accused of Failing to Protect Residents from Racial Harassment

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Morristown Wed. Jul 2 2025

NJ Sues Trump Admin Over Health Data Sharing With ICE

Lawsuit challenges alleged illegal transfer of personal health records to ICE for immigration enforcement purposes, citing violations of federal law

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NJ Sues Trump Admin Over Health Data Sharing With ICE

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Morristown Tue. Jul 1 2025

Governor Signs Dozens of Bills Shaping New Jersey’s Fiscal, Tax, and Public Policy Landscape for 2025

Legislation includes funding reallocation, tax changes, education programs, and infrastructure upgrades as the state closes out its 2025 fiscal agenda.

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Governor Signs Dozens of Bills Shaping New Jersey’s Fiscal, Tax, and Public Policy Landscape for 2025

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Morristown Tue. Jun 24 2025

Morris County Celebrates Fourth of July with Carnivals, Parades, and Fireworks

From community carnivals to historical reenactments, residents have a range of options to celebrate Independence Day throughout Morris County.

Chris Connors Editor

Morris County Celebrates Fourth of July with Carnivals, Parades, and Fireworks

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Morristown Tue. Jun 24 2025

Morris and Essex Law Enforcement Urge Vigilance Amid Global Tensions

Increased patrols at houses of worship and infrastructure sites as officials respond to a heightened threat environment following international conflict

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Morris and Essex Law Enforcement Urge Vigilance Amid Global Tensions

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Morristown Fri. Jun 20 2025

I-80 East to Shut Overnight, Then Fully Reopen Saturday After Sinkhole Repairs

The final 12-hour closure in Wharton will let crews pave and stripe eastbound lanes, wrapping months of sinkhole work four days ahead of schedule.

Chris Connors Editor

I-80 East to Shut Overnight, Then Fully Reopen Saturday After Sinkhole Repairs

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Morristown Fri. Jun 20 2025

Pair Charged After Dover Man Found Beaten to Death Near Morristown Rail Line

Prosecutors say Enrique Vega and Cassandra West watched the victim suffer fatal head injuries, then moved on to a burglary and trespass in Hanover without calling for help.

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Pair Charged After Dover Man Found Beaten to Death Near Morristown Rail Line

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Morristown Fri. Jun 20 2025

Morris County to Debut Self-Guided Driving Tour of Million-Dollar Historic Landmarks

New online guide maps 18 preservation-funded sites and will launch at a June 24 press conference at Denville’s Ayres Knuth Farm.

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Morris County to Debut Self-Guided Driving Tour of Million-Dollar Historic Landmarks

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