Vincent Matrisciano for Congress

New Jersey native Vince Matrisciano is running for Congress in NJ District 11 as a “Common Sense Independent.” Running as an Independent, he is not controlled by either party or special interests. His campaign is grounded in transparency, accountability, and respect for the rights and responsibilities of every American. He believes that strong leadership requires both economic strength and compassion, and supports policies that promote innovation, expand opportunity, and help communities thrive. 

Morris County

New York City Metropolitan Area

Jefferson

New Jersey

New Jersey native Vince Matrisciano is running for Congress in NJ District 11 as a “Common Sense Independent.” Running as an Independent, he is not...

PSE&G

Public Service Electric &amp; Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation’s largest utilities. PSE&amp;G has won the ReliabilityOne® Award for superior electric system reliability in the Mid-Atlantic region for 24 consecutive years. In 2025, for the fourth consecutive year, J.D. Power named PSE&amp;G number one in customer satisfaction for residential electric service in the East among large utilities.  PSE&amp;G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc., (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a predominantly regulated infrastructure company named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for 17 consecutive years (www.pseg.com).

Somerset County

Alexis Tarrazi

Bridgewater

Public Service Electric & Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation’s...

Below is a roundup of state news for Aug. 13:<a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/westfield/union-county-woman-celebrates-103-birthday#.U-vMOF5SlFk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Union County Woman Celebrates 103 Birthday</a><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/montclair/tutu-spoiled-throws-birthday-party-raise-funds-childhood-cancer-research#.U-vMUl5SlFl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tutu Spoiled Throws Birthday Party to Raise Funds for Childhood Cancer Research</a><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/cherry-hill/new-jersey-police-officers-now-wearing-body-cameras#.U-vMo15SlFk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Jersey Police Officers Now Wearing Body Cameras</a><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/point-pleasant/flash-flooding-point-pleasant-beach-closes-parts-six-streets#.U-vMgV5SlFl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Flash Flooding In Point Pleasant Beach Closes Parts Of Six Streets</a><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/westfield/union-city-high-school-dedicates-football-season-fallen-player#.U-vMMl5SlFk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Union City High School Dedicates Football Season To Fallen Player</a><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/ocean-city/philadelphia-woman-who-legally-obtained-gun-questions-possible-nj-jail#.U-vMYF5SlFl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philadelphia Woman Who Legally Obtained Gun Questions Possible NJ Jail Sentence</a><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/manchester/man-stable-after-being-hit-car-wawa-parking-lot#.U-vMcV5SlFl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Man 'Stable' After Being Hit by Car in Wawa Parking Lot</a><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/ocean-city/somers-point-native-recalls-working-robin-williams#.U-vMQl5SlFk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Somers Point Native Recalls Working With Robin Williams</a><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/brick/barrier-island-road-projects-year-away-brick-officials-say#.U-vMdV5SlFl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barrier Island Road Projects A Year Away, Brick Officials Say</a><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/toms-river/ocean-county-prosecutors-office-opens-probe-dog-gassed-owner#.U-vMe15SlFl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Opens Probe Into Dog Gassed By Owner</a><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/hillsborough/stolen-middlesex-county-municipal-vehicle-found-union-county#.U-vMPF5SlFk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stolen Middlesex County Municipal Vehicle Found In Somerset County</a>

Below is a roundup of state news for Aug. 13:

<a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/westfield/union-county-woman-celebrates-103-birthday#.U-vMOF5SlFk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Union County Woman Celebrates 103 Birthday</a><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/montclair/tutu-spoiled-throws-birthday-party-raise-funds-childhood-cancer-research#.U-vMUl5SlFl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tutu Spoiled Throws Birthday Party to Raise Funds for Childhood Cancer Research</a>

<a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/cherry-hill/new-jersey-police-officers-now-wearing-body-cameras#.U-vMo15SlFk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Jersey Police Officers Now Wearing Body Cameras</a><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/point-pleasant/flash-flooding-point-pleasant-beach-closes-parts-six-streets#.U-vMgV5SlFl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Flash Flooding In Point Pleasant Beach Closes Parts Of Six Streets</a>

<a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/westfield/union-city-high-school-dedicates-football-season-fallen-player#.U-vMMl5SlFk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Union City High School Dedicates Football Season To Fallen Player</a><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/ocean-city/philadelphia-woman-who-legally-obtained-gun-questions-possible-nj-jail#.U-vMYF5SlFl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philadelphia Woman Who Legally Obtained Gun Questions Possible NJ Jail Sentence</a>

<a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/manchester/man-stable-after-being-hit-car-wawa-parking-lot#.U-vMcV5SlFl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Man ‘Stable’ After Being Hit by Car in Wawa Parking Lot</a><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/ocean-city/somers-point-native-recalls-working-robin-williams#.U-vMQl5SlFk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Somers Point Native Recalls Working With Robin Williams</a>

<a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/brick/barrier-island-road-projects-year-away-brick-officials-say#.U-vMdV5SlFl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barrier Island Road Projects A Year Away, Brick Officials Say</a><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/toms-river/ocean-county-prosecutors-office-opens-probe-dog-gassed-owner#.U-vMe15SlFl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Opens Probe Into Dog Gassed By Owner</a><a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/hillsborough/stolen-middlesex-county-municipal-vehicle-found-union-county#.U-vMPF5SlFk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stolen Middlesex County Municipal Vehicle Found In Somerset County</a>

Plus: Tutu Spoiled hosts birthday party to raise money for childhood cancer research.

Union County Woman Turns 103, NJ Cops Now Wearing Body Cameras and HS Football Team Honors Fallen Player Top NJ News

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 Jack Slocum

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The Presbyterian Church in Morristown

Some stories begin with loss. They don't have to end there.Join Ryan Nealon for an evening of songs and stories about grief, healing, belonging, and the people who help us find our way.Part concert, part conversation, and part reflection, this special Forum on the Green event is an invitation to consider how we move through difficult seasons—and how we create connection and hope for ourselves and others.Reserve your seat at this free community event today: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fryan-nealon-an-evening-of-stories-worth-singing-tickets-1997751220679%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0SjZJdFM0dkdqblFVYzdSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHo4WqQkrQzHVWce2EYz7-NHUSZe3L2ywrBoK7O9aVNs6CEPJu_KQvHHBY22K_aem_kA_Nbg4F7infQ38-oBy7jw&amp;h=AUDSJRXRW3bNe6JzN-kwh8F5sUW4aF36kAQrJ0HLkjWxQRGQOwSiMO0IO98ZW4vkvZ4wET7O6gVIF0gg06pZzXi_4f7__KNUpVZq29W9E32tlqEE8IWkjXaVTY-lJSO1IKJJw3sNw6WDwg&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUCCE2ATjYgTwtbUkKtQPDkGLrgm3kEf5rnLx_klys4kn7oGbzJDgUBZh9vYBg1oomeqFLVU_pEkjhvi02bedxk1OLGrep_UbW--81ohPejnQrkT0RdDbhAGjVW22ZlnW8f1Bad4PqMBzRnl2tjSzFnL5o0klPAno68" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/.../ryan-nealon-an-evening-of...</a> See lessBelonging in the Age of Loneliness:
Many people experience loneliness or isolation due to life changes or the pull of digital connection that often replaces deeper relationships. Over time, this can quietly impact our wellbeing and sense of belonging. The Forum on the Green will explore this reality with speakers who bring lived experience and insight, helping us understand the causes of loneliness and how we can address it, both personally and as a community.
Event details:
<ul><li>6:15 pm: Doors open</li><li>6:30 pm: Pre-event music</li><li>7:00 pm: Event begins</li></ul>
Parking at the Presbyterian Church in Morristown
<ul><li>Street Parking (Metered): Find PCM parking around the Green (S. Park Place, N. Park Place, or W. Park Place), along South Street or Speedwell Ave</li><li>Garage Parking (Paid): Find PCM parking in our neighboring parking garage Headquarters Plaza Garage at 52 Headquarters Plaza (entrance on Water Street).</li><li>Parish House Parking (Free): Limited parking available at 65 South Street, Morristown.</li><li>On-site Church Parking (Free): Limited parking found behind PCM is reserved for handicap/special needs parking.</li></ul>

Local Event: Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing

Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing

Some stories begin with loss. They don't have to end there.Join Ryan Nealon for an evening of songs and stories about grief,...

American Legion Post 278

Join the Armed Forces Relief Committee for an exciting evening of casino games, amazing prizes, and a hot buffet to benefit local veterans and our military. Tickets are $75 per person and include game chips, a hot buffet, and soft drinks, with a cash bar also available. Win some FABULOUS prizes, play a little poker, craps, or maybe some black jack, and win some fabulous prizes, all to benefit our Veterans.&nbsp; &nbsp;Please note this is an over-21 event with limited seating and advance ticket sales only.&nbsp; Order your tickets right on line and join us for this great event!

Local Event: Annual Bets For Our Vets Casino Night

Annual Bets For Our Vets Casino Night

Join the Armed Forces Relief Committee for an exciting evening of casino games, amazing prizes, and a hot buffet to benefit...

Join us for a day of furry friends, community, and the opportunity to help pets in need find loving homes! On Sunday, October 4th, we are hosting our 6th Annual Pet Adoption Day (from 11am-3pm) at our Elmwood Park Financial Center at 680 River Drive, Elmwood Park NJ. Five local rescue organizations will be bringing their adoptable pets to the Financial Center parking lot to find their fur-ever homes! There will also be refreshments, food and giveaways. We hope to see you there!

Local Event: Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day

Elmwood Park

Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day

Join us for a day of furry friends, community, and the opportunity to help pets in need find loving homes! On Sunday, October...

66 Ford Rd.

Lace up for a cause and join the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association to help keep families whole one step at a time. Whether you choose to walk, run, or volunteer, bring your community spirit to this meaningful event; registration is available for individuals and groups.<a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Denville/HCMABigHearted5K?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Denville/HCMABigHearted5K?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw</a>

Local Event: Bighearted 5K

Denville

Bighearted 5K

Lace up for a cause and join the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association to help keep families whole one step at a time....

Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church

Doors open at 5pm - &nbsp;Calling starts at 7pm

Local Event: Annual Tricky Tray

Annual Tricky Tray

Doors open at 5pm -  Calling starts at 7pm

Morris Co. Mother Walks In On Stepfather...

The man sexually assaulted his stepdaughter at least five times over the course of three to four months, police records show. 

Morris Co. Mother Walks In On Stepfather Abusing Daughter, Police Say

NJ Mother Walks In On Stepfather Abusing Daughter, Police Say

Crime & Safety

Across New Jersey

NJ’s Best High Schools Ranked In New Analysis

Here are the New Jersey public and private high schools featured among Niche’s 2027 top-ranked schools nationwide.

Schools

Monmouth County

Rumson-Fair Haven

Nor'easter Tears Through Jersey Shore

The weekend storm brought coastal flooding, heavy rain, mass power outages and wind gusts over 50 MPH to parts of New Jersey.

Passaic Co. Pair Hit By Car During Nor'Easter,...

The inclement weather made the initial plan for a helicopter evacuation too dangerous, officials said. 

Passaic Co. Pair Hit By Car During Nor'Easter, Seriously Injured: Police

North Jersey Pair Hit By Car During Nor'Easter, Seriously Injured: Police

NJ Pair Hit By Car During Nor'Easter, Seriously Injured: Police

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You won’t want to miss Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing on the Jefferson Patch calendar

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Union County Woman Turns 103, NJ Cops Now Wearing Body Cameras and HS Football Team Honors Fallen Player Top NJ News

Plus: Tutu Spoiled hosts birthday party to raise money for childhood cancer research.

Megan Taros, Patch Staff

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Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing

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Bighearted 5K

Annual Tricky Tray

Vincent Matrisciano for Congress

PSE&G

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Union County Woman Turns 103, NJ Cops Now Wearing Body Cameras and HS Football Team Honors Fallen Player Top NJ News

Plus: Tutu Spoiled hosts birthday party to raise money for childhood cancer research.

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