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“Grove of 13” trees planted in Central Park of Morris County
Trees representing the original American colonies were planted in observance of Constitution Day and the nation’s 250th anniversary, on the former grounds of Greystone Park State Psychiatric Hospital in Morris Plains.

Greater Morristown weekend preview: Opening Night at MPAC; Rascals, Cheap Trick, Air Supply, Virginia Woolf and more
So much fun, so little time...

Morris Plains school board candidates tackle AI, online safety and high school options
Three candidates discuss technology, parental involvement, budgets and better communication at virtual forum.

NJDOT denies McDonald’s request for left turn waiver in Morris Plains
It's a victory of sorts for residents who unsuccessfully fought to stop the project.

Morris Plains school board candidates debate tonight, Sept. 14
Five candidates are vying for three seats.

‘It became completely dark’: Retired FBI agent recalls 9/11 at Morris Plains memorial
Twenty-five years have not dimmed the memories: Bill Bolinder recounts rushing to Manhattan, witnessing the towers’ collapse, spending weeks helping identify victims — and the public's overwhelming support.

‘Canada is not our enemy’: A quarter century after 9/11, Morris Plains ‘plane people’ returning to Gander
Maureen Murray and Susan Riccardelli are heading back to the Newfoundland community that took them in after the 9/11 terror attacks.

Morris Plains Farmers Market to host E-Bike and E-Scooter education day, Sept. 12
Morris Plains police will be on hand offering safety tips and guidance on e-bike laws.

Greater Morristown weekend preview: Who’s afraid of Labor Day weekend?
Parades, fireworks, carnivals and Albee’s famously combustible couples send summer packing.

Greater Morristown weekend preview: History marches on, jazz swings in
Washington and Rochambeau share the calendar with Lynette Sheard, Vet Songs, farmers markets and more.