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This 279 Year Old NJ Home Has Secret Passageways, Hidden Doors, and George Washington Visited
This Morris County home has a deep history in New Jersey and overall American history as it played a part in the Revolutionary War. Cricket Hill, built in 1745, is located in the Morris County town of Boonton and it has some intriguing features. The first unique feature is the...
Street is Named After New Jersey Music Legend
New Jersey has spawned quite a few legends in the music business. Our history of providing some of the best to the world of music goes back a very long time. The list seems neverending. As time goes by, those in the younger generation may blurt out names like Bruce...
Morristown mansion where Washington endured epic winter is set to reopen after restoration
The 250th anniversary of the United States is still more than a year away, but preparations for the big date are well underway at Morristown National Historical Park. Some renovations are already complete, including 10 months of meticulous restoration work at the Ford Mansion, which Gen. George Washington used as the Continental Army's headquarters during the "Hard Winter" of 1779-80. The Mansion will reopen to the public on Saturday. ...
NJ counties with the highest cancer rates may shock you
When I was a kid, older folks didn’t even want to say the word cancer out loud. Sometimes, you would hear “the big C.” It was the Voldemort of something that could strike you down. Of course, huge advances have been made. We haven’t beaten the many...
Safety Upgrades at Morris St. & Ridgedale Ave. Intersection
Online Public Information Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 9, 2024. Morris County is receiving Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program Funds from the Federal Highway Administration through the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) for the design, construction and construction inspection services for safety improvements at the Morris Street (CR 510) and Ridgedale Avenue intersection in Morristown.
The Editorial Staff at Mashed.com Select New Jersey’s Best Diner
So I do have to go on record saying we have more than just one diner that is among the best in the nation. Many of our great diners can hold their own to any in America. According to Google AI Overview, "New Jersey is known as the diner capital of the world and has more diners than any other state in the United States." It's estimated that New Jersey has over 500 diners around the state.
Despite the Rain, Thousands of People Descend on Morristown for the 30th Annual Fall Festival
MORRISTOWN, NJ – On Sunday, September 29th, Morristown’s historic downtown came alive as it hosted the 30th annual Morristown Festival on the Green, the premier fall festival in Northern New Jersey. The perpetual rain didn't keep the happy spirit, thousands of attendees and area businesses away. Since 1994, this cherished community event has drawn people from across the state to experience the vibrant atmosphere of Morristown. The festival-goers enjoyed a day filled with exciting activities and entertainment for all ages. Spread across five entertainment areas, the festival featured non-stop performances, ranging from live music to family-friendly...
Chick-fil-A could be coming to new locations in Somerset County
For years it’s been the number one go-to favorite fast food in New Jersey. The food is great. Finding more friendly and polite workers would be a challenge. Heck, they even have been trained to never say you’re welcome but to say “my pleasure” instead. (True story. Pay attention next time and thank them for something and you’ll see.)
Oh, no! Port strike could trigger booze shortage in New Jersey
🍷 The majority of imported beer, wine and spirits arrive at East Coast ports. 🍌 Fresh fruits and veggies are rotting at Port Philadelphia. The strike by dock workers in New Jersey, Philadelphia and along the entire East Coast shows no signs of ending anytime soon and the possibility of product shortages grows by the day.
Niche Ranks Morris School District as the No. 65 "Best School District in New Jersey"
MADISON, NJ – Niche.com just released its 2025 Best School Districts in New Jersey and the Morris School District was ranked No. 65. The Morris School District was ranked No.10 as the Best School District in Morris County but the No. 1 Most Diverse School in the county.Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest was ranked No. 1 with Princeton Public Schools at No 2, Millburn Township at No.3, Ridgewood Public School District at No. 4, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional at No. 5, Tenafly No 6, Summit at No. 7, Mountain Lakes at No. 8, School District of the Chathams...
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