Morris Student Wins North Jersey Spelling Bee, Heads to National Competition

Katharine Wang beat 76 competitors in the North Jersey spelling bee Wednesday night.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Person of the Year 2013: Sarah Price

We asked and you voted for the Morristown author whose battle with breast cancer inspired people worldwide.

Donations Pour in for Good Samaritan Who Returned Lost Money

Family for Chanti Carter-Rene have started a GoFundMe campaign to help her and her daughter get a new apartment.

'Train Donations' Arrive Courtesy of Morris Plains VFW

Local contributions made to Marine reservists who sponsor Toys for Tots.

Moderating Temps and Sunshine to Give Area a Winter Break

The northern New Jersey area is in for sun and increasingly warmer temperatures through Saturday, according to Hackettstown's WeatherWorks.

Morris Twp. Toy Drive Topples Expectations

Morris Township Municipal employees 'creativity and generosity' brighten the season for those in need.

Former Professional Baseball Player Gets Behind Plate for Morris Twp. Police

Robert Dombrowski latest member of the police department.

New 'Hobbit' Film Part of Marathon Coming to BowTie Cinemas Thursday

When we last left Bilbo Baggins and the dwarves, they were just about to encounter the fearsome dragon Smaug. What happens next will be revealed in special midnight shows.

SOAR Students, Parents Given Food For Thought

Morris School District administrators serve students and families at Student Outreach and Academic Reinforcement Program dinner.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

‘Spectacular’ AP Scores For Morristown High School

Guidance director says students outpacing state and national numbers.

Who is the Morristown Area's Person of the Year 2013?

Patch is bestowing its second annual honor to someone in Morristown, Morris Township or Morris Plains and we need you to decide who it is.

Food, Friendship and a Visit From a Devil at DARE Breakfast

Frelinghuysen Middle School students rewarded for good decision making skills.

Community Volunteers Sworn in as Advocates for Abused and Neglected Children

CASA volunteer advocates participate in 36 hours of extensive training before officially being sworn in to and earning an assignment to protect a child in the foster care system.

Morris Plains Vets Given Hope For the Holidays

Two local veteran families in need over the holidays get a boost.

Kings Feeds Homeless Solutions $1K

Proceeds of holiday tasting benefits non-profit.

Morris Men (and Women) Get Hairy For Good Cause

Mustaches grown over the last five weeks are part of fundraiser drive for men's cancer research.

Morristown's Got Talent Goes Hollywood

New theme chosen to match new host: Access Hollywood's Tara Bernie.

Middle School Student Standouts Honored

Frelinghuysen’s finest praised for their leadership skills.

Morristown High School Explores Expansion

Finance committee begins ‘high level’ talks to make room for swelling student population.

Morris School District Aces Audit

District passes with ‘flying colors’ for 2012-13.

Morristown Celebrates Century of Christmas on the Green

Santa's Sunday arrival kicks off 100 years of holiday tradition.

Turkey Trot 2013 Takes Off

Thousands flock to the annual fundraiser to benefit the Interfaith Food Pantry and the Literacy Volunteers of Morris County.

Turkey Trot 2013: Share Your Photos

7th annual race kicks off at 8:30 a.m. at the Ginty Field Complex.

Mark Sanchez Volunteers in Morristown, Says He'll Be Back 'Better Than Ever'

The quarterback, recovering from shoulder surgery, says he wants to stick with the Jets.

Props For Playground Pioneers

Morristown athletes focused on more than just their sports for the benefit of the community.

Homeless Solutions Scores $15K

Bank of America Charitable Foundation awards money to support shelter services.

12 New Families Forged on National Adoption Day

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex counties honored as part of ‘Adoption Day’ celebration.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

On the Marc: Morris Plains Custodian Wins Award for Service

Marc Morano receives Educational Support Personnel Award.

Morristown Student Joins Morris Plains Fire Department

Service in the fire department the first stop on the teen’s road to becoming a Navy Seal.

Morristown Competes For Two Super Bowl Titles

Eighth grade and fifth grade Wildcat squads headed to Sayre Woods South for championship bouts.

Grandmother, a 'Beloved' College Student, Battles Brain Cancer With No Insurance

College of St. Elizabeth classmates rally around Clare Baier, a 53-year-old mother of seven who remains positive and keeps fighting.

Morristown Model UN Takes Second Place in Conference

Model United Nation’s Club excels in first conference of the year.

Former Morristown Principal Takes New Post

Linda Murphy now director of community development at Morristown Neighborhood House and Cornerstone Family Programs.

Volunteers Needed to Build All-Access Playground

Alliance for Morris County Parks looking for help through Saturday.

Attention Parents: Check Out Our New FB Page, Just For You!

Parent Station is a place for parents to connect and engage with each other through blogs, news stories and information that’s important to them.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.