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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Morristown Fri. Apr 11 2025 Three Killed, Two Children Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Route 10 in Randolph Authorities confirm fatalities and launch an investigation following a Thursday afternoon collision involving a school transport van near Millbrook Avenue. Eric Blair Morristown Minute
Morristown Wed. Apr 9 2025 House of Representatives to Vote on Ending Overdraft Fee Cap New Jersey joins a 25-state coalition opposing a resolution that would end the $5 overdraft fee cap for large financial institutions. John Lange Morristown Minute
Morristown Tue. Apr 8 2025 Save the Bees with No Mow May April Showers Bring May Flowers, and Bees! Mowing your lawn less during the spring creates a habitat for bees to thrive! Participate in No Mow May! Chris Connors Editor