Top 10 Greater Morristown Stories Of 2021: Year In Review

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Congratulations on making it through the year! It wasn't an easy one for many around Greater Morristown, but making it through a year like 2021 is an accomplishment in itself.

Patch would like to thank you for your readership, tips, comments and contributions that helped community journalism thrive this past year. As we get ready to turn the page, here were some of the top stories around Greater Morristown:

Morristown Restaurant Customer Refuses Tip Due To COVID Rules

'I'm sorry the server gets screwed on this. Don't kick paying customers out after 90 mins,' they wrote on an $86 bill.

CBS Pilot 'Ways And Means' To Film In Morristown This Week

In the show, Patrick Dempsey plays a Congressional leader. In Morristown, crews will fill up parking on some streets.

Morristown Man Charged In Beating Death Of Boy In Custody: Police

Edwin Urbina, 27, was arrested Tuesday and faces charges four days after police said he beat his girlfriend's 3-year-old son to death.

Low Doses Force Morristown COVID-19 Vaccine Site To Alter Course

Smaller health centers like Zufall face unique challenges in meeting the vaccine demand. So they're prioritizing their 40K patients.

3 Morristown Bars Sued In Connection With Triple-Fatal Crash

Two families of victims filed wrongful-death lawsuits against Iron Bar, Revolution Social Brew House and Horseshoe Tavern.

Morristown First Lady Pleads Guilty To Falsifying Election Report

The state dropped Mary Dougherty's bribery charge, but the Office of Attorney General will recommend probation.

3 Morristown Restaurants That Moved To New Locations Around Town

The Midtown Shopping Center is no more, but many of the local favorites moved nearby.

Chef's Journey Takes Authentic Flavor From Italy To Morristown

After many stops in his journey, including two stints at a restaurant in Italy, 'Chef AJ' opened ESO Artisinal Pasta.

Officer Convinces Man To Step Back From Ledge In Morristown

The officer talked to him as police made their way up the five-floor building.

Morristown Resident Looks Back On Making History Through Tennis

Leslie Allen never imagined that 40 years after her victory, Black women would dominate tennis and use their voices to impact change.

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