'Kids Should be Kids': Bill Prohibiting Standardized Testing for Younger Students Passes Assembly

BettyLou DeCroce (R-Morris, Essex, Passaic) sponsors legislation keeping tests away from lowest three grades.

Bill to Tighten Religious Exemptions on Vaccines Goes to Senate

New legislation would force parents to have exemption request notarized, add further explanation to reasoning.

$669K Granted for Patriot's Path Connection to Great Morristown Greenway

Award will help make 35-mile trail more accessible to Morristown residents.

Morris OKs Pact to House Juvenile Offenders From Hudson County

Shared services agreement would bring $215 daily to Morris County for each youth, agreement runs through 2016.

Poll Location Workers Sought in Morris County

Primary, General Elections set in June and November.

3 Former Morris School Administrators Receiving $100K Annual Pensions

Recently retired Thomas Ficarra will bring home $129,000 in his first year away from the district, report says.

Former Mayor Calls Out Christie's Pro-Life Stance

Former Assemblyman Richard Merkt tells Daily Beast the governor's take on major issue may be a political play.

'Wall of Service' Dedicated to Former Morris County Freeholders

Three plaques with more than 260 names now on display in Morristown.

Morristown Firehouse to Open as Warming Center Tuesday Night

Plunging temperatures could be cause for concern for those without heat in Morristown.

$1M State Grant Goes to Ridgedale Avenue Bridge Repair in Morristown

Money given to county as part of statewide grant award from Department of Transportation.

Preserve Greystone Group Appealing Landmark's Demolition Set for April

Remediation process underway after contract was awarded in August.

Rep. Frelinghuysen Re-Elected in 11th Congressional District

Veteran politician earns 11th consecutive two-year term.

Morris Votes: Lyon Re-Elected as Freeholder, Pecoraro as Surrogate

Congressmen Frelinghuysen and Lance both re-elected thanks to huge margins in Morris County.

County Voids $685K in Bonuses Awarded by Morris Sheriff

Department head Ed Rochford put merit pay in contract that was never approved by county, report said.

Morristown Asks State to Shut Down Troubled Group Home

Unruly teens have caused fear, anxiety in fourth ward neighborhood, report says.

Doctors Reassure Freeholders Morris Hospitals Prepared for Ebola

Professionals from Morristown, St. Clare's explain processes at local medical facilities.

Former Morris Freeholder Named Highlands Council Director

Long Valley's Margaret Nordstrom appointed to top spot by 11-1 vote, report says.

Voter Registration Deadline Set for Tuesday

Office will be open until 9 p.m. on final day.

Freeholder 'Incensed' U.S. Not Doing Enough for Marine in Mexican Prison

Board of Freeholders adopts resolution urging president, congress to take immediate action on release of Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi.

Morris Worker Who Took County Vehicles for Personal Use Gets Probation

Two-year pretrial intervention program given to Phillipsburg woman, report says.

County Honors Morris Marine Who Lost Legs Fighting in Afghanistan

Sgt. Aaron Alonso was guest at Leadership Under Fire program.

Morris Needs Poll Workers for November Election

One day employees will receive $200 for 14-hour shift.

Residents Battle Another Proposed Daycare Center in Morristown

Hours-long zoning board meeting spruced up by public’s ire, report says.

Morris County to Observe Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

Sunday, Sept. 7 to mark 13th memorial event in Parsippany.

Watch Morristown Council Debate Over Liquor License Renewals

Sona Thirteen, Dark Horse given permission to continue selling alcohol until June 2015, with conditions.

$34M Bid Awarded For Greystone Hospital Demolition, Restoration

Efforts to preserve Morris County landmark go by the wayside.

Watch Governor Chris Christie Get Doused in ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Garden State's leader nominates U.S. Senator, television host and Facebook CEO to take the next challenge.

Morris Freeholders Appealing Sheriff, Union Rulings on Labor Costs

County Correctional Facility officers received raises when others didn't, and Sheriff is negotiating contracts per court orders.

$334K in Grants Awarded to Morris Plains, Twp. for Road Improvements

30 Morris County municipalities receive more than $5 million for road projects.

Should New Jersey Legalize Pot?

With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

$317M County Budget Has No Increase for 2014

Morris County Freeholders will introduce flat spending plan at Wednesday meeting in Morristown.

Honeywell Trial Changes Resident's Outlook on Twp. Decision

Morris Twp. resident who attended trial says the community should have been involved from the start.

3 Former Twp., School Administrators Receiving $100K Yearly Pensions

Former Principals and town employees from Morris Twp., Morris School District on Watchdog list of '$100K Club.'

Court Decision on Townhouses at Honeywell Campus Could Come This Week

Superior court judge to hear arguments Tuesday and Wednesday.

Communication on Ginty Pool Repairs Lacking from Officials, Resident Says

Mayor's meeting recap a step in the right direction, but still not detailed enough.

Morris Marine Hurt in Afghanistan Doing 'Great'

Sgt. Aaron Alonso, 25, who lost both his legs in an explosion last week could return to the United States soon.

Morris Marine Loses Legs in Afghanistan Explosion

Sgt. Aaron Alonso, 25, was deployed one week after his wife gave birth to their daughter.

Watch Morris Township Committee Commentary

Video of the comments made by the elected officials of Morris Township as submitted by a resident.

Guide Dogs Focus of Newly Enacted ‘Dusty’s Law’

Gov. Christie signs measure that increases penalties for killing, injuring or interfering with a guide dog.

Route 53 Officially Alex DeCroce Memorial Highway

Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, the late lawmaker's widow, called the renaming 'a great honor.'