Parsippany, NJ|News|
Parsippany Students Create Outdoor Memorial Exhibit
The red poppies, symbols of remembrance and sacrifice, can be found outside Parsippany Hills High School.
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Morristown, NJ|News|
Who Wore It Better? Morris Co. Cops, K-9 Get In Fashion Showdown
The Morris County Sheriff's officers modeled to spread awareness about safe boating.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
Township-Owned Garbage Truck Hits Car In Parsippany: Police
The Parsippany garbage truck failed to stop in time at a red light, and both vehicles needed towing, police said.
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Morristown, NJ|News|
'I Need A Challenge': Meet Jockey Hollow's New Executive Chef
In a bit of desperation to find a new chef, Jockey Hollow's owner wrote a Facebook post. Joe Mooney now readies for the role of his life.
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Morristown, NJ|News|
How Memorial Day Weekend Will Affect Morristown Garbage Pickup
Morristown won't pick up trash or recycling on Memorial Day. Here's the schedule around the holiday.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
How Memorial Day Weekend Will Affect Parsippany Garbage Pickup
Parsippany won't pick up trash or recycling on Memorial Day. Here's the schedule around the holiday.
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Morristown, NJ|News|
Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival Will Make A Return
After a long pause because of COVID-19, one major Morristown event is coming back.
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Morris Township-Morris Plains, NJ|News|
Unlocked Porsche, With Keys Inside, Stolen In Morris Twp.: Police
Police are looking for two suspects and asked people with potentially helpful camera footage to come forward.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
'Graffiti Cliffs' In Morris County Now Closed To The Public
The closure came after state officials said they didn't have a way to safely remove some of the graffiti at Wildcat Ridge.
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Morris Township-Morris Plains, NJ|News|
ACME To Close Morris County Store
All employees who wanted to continue working for the company will get placed at other stores, a spokesperson said.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
From Parsippany To Africa: County Honors Local Veteran
Evan M. Ruggiero's service took him throughout the Horn of Africa. Morris County awarded him a Distinguished Military Service Medal.
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Morristown, NJ|News|
Greater Morristown Veterans Honored At Memorial Day Ceremony
As Morris County honored the fallen, two locals earned Distinguished Military Service Medals.
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Morristown, NJ|News|
‘60 Minutes’ Interview Sheds Light On UFO Sightings In New Jersey
The Pentagon finally says UFOs — or unidentified aerial phenomena — are real and may explain what you’ve seen in the Garden State skies.
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Morristown, NJ|News|
Morristown Rotary, Nonprofits Gave 24K Meals To Locals In Need
Gov. Phil Murphy recognized the rotary club and several organizations for their efforts in feeding the community during the pandemic.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
Parsippany To Hold Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony
The township will broadcast and livestream the ceremony Monday.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
'MAGA' Graffiti At NJ Park Can't Be Safely Removed, State Says
A longtime visitor says not enough has been done about vandalism and littering at New Jersey's parks.
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Morristown, NJ|News|
NJ School Mask Mandate A 'Joke,' Republican Critics Say
With kids under 12 still ineligible for the COVID vaccine, Gov. Murphy expects younger schoolchildren to continue wearing masks this fall.
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Morristown, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy Nominates Morristown's Attorney To NJ Superior Court
Vij Pawar also serves on the Morris School District's Board of Education.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
Parsippany Mayor: Unsure About COVID Vaccine? Talk To Your Doctor
Michael Soriano said not to shame people for their vaccine views, but he encouraged people to seek advice from medical professionals.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
Hundreds In Parsippany Rally To Support Palestinians
Attacks abroad that have killed more than 200 Palestinians and at least 12 Israelis, prompted four teens to organize a rally.
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