N.J.'s Best Towns For Families: Parsippany Is Number 71

Family magazine lists all 508 towns based on certain criteria.

Easter Bunny Hops Into Parsippany To Meet With Kids

Furry rabbit will be at municipal building in March.

'Boys Saved My Husband's Life' From Bear Attack, Scoutmaster's Wife Says

Boonton man who encountered bear inside cave still recovering from scratches, lacerations.

My Mother Was Sick, In A Living Hell. Until 9-11.

Somehow, seeing New York City in ruins, with all that destruction, this New Jersey family - my family - found a way to heal.

One Twin Died, One Lived, And N.J. Parents Can't Leave Europe. Insurance Won't Let Them.

Kim and Fred Spratt, and their daughter, are trapped in Europe, waiting for their surviving twin to recover four months after her birth.

Fundraiser Launched for Morris County Boy Recovering From Lung Transplant

Family incurring expenses not covered by insurance.

Parsippany Teachers to Host Community Health Fair at PAL Building

April event will take place rain or shine.

March Mess: Share Your Snow Photos With Patch!

Late winter storm blankets Morris County Thursday.

Volunteer Efforts Net Parsippany Teen Key to the City

Korla Marie King received the Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award, recognition from Parsippany Township.

Interfaith Food Pantry Director Named 'Hero' by NJ's First Lady

Rosemary Gilmartin becomes Mary Pat Christie's 31st New Jersey Hero.

Help Support Morris County's Homeless During Family Promise Week

In nationwide effort to help the homeless, Oct. 12 - Oct. 19 has been named Family Promise Week. The Morris County chapter helps thousands.

Parsippany Teen's Summer Provides Service, Safety For Others

Jacqueline Smith spent her counselor-in-training program helping to save lives.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Nick Limanov Always Prepared to Help

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

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

Parsippany Teen Activist: One Year Later

Jacob Rudolph quickly shot to national fame after coming out as LGBT during a Parsippany High School assembly last January.

Watch Par Hills Students Perform Winter Concert

Did you go see the band and chorus at their 2013 winter concert?

Parsippany Kiwanis Present Member with Highest Honor

Steve Dickens presented Joyce Garrow with the Tablet of Honor during the club’s annual holiday celebration at the Hanover Manor.

Central Middle School Students Compete in GeoBee Competition

Seventh-grader Sejal Murthy moves on for chance to win a $50K scholarship.

DeCroce, Cablevision Visit, Honor Parsippany Students

Assemblywoman Betty Lou DeCroce and Cablevision Power to Learn visited All Saints Academy earlier this month.

New 'Hobbit' Film Part of Marathon Coming to Parsippany Cinema 12 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.

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.

Who Is Parsippany's Person of the Year in 2013?

Patch is bestowing this inaugural honor, but we need you to decide who it is.

Par-Troy Schools to Get Educational Upgrades

These upgrades are possible through a $16,681 gift from the Parsippany Education Foundation.

Parsippany Celebrates Hanukkah with Annual Menorah Lighting

There were musical performances from youth choirs from Temple Beth Am and Adath Shalom Tuesday night.

Parsippany Celebrates Hanukkah with Annual Menorah Lighting

There were musical performances from youth choirs from Temple Beth Am and Adath Shalom Tuesday night.

Curtain Rises for Par Hills Fall Play

Catch ‘Lost in Yonkers’ Thursday – Saturday at 7 p.m.

Parsippany Weichert Realtors Begins Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Their office is open 7 days a week. Drop off new, unwrapped toys.

Red Hawks Seek Hall of Fame Nominations

To be eligible, you have to have graduated from PHS at least 10 years ago (2004 or earlier).

Parsippany Family Ships 100 Boxes for Philippine Typhoon Relief

Before the donation drive started at 9 a.m., 'there were a few cars lined up with people ready to drop off their donations.'

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.

Parsippany Church Votes to Welcome Gay Parishioners

The vote to become a ’reconciling congregation' was passed 51-1 on Sunday to open the congregation up to all people, regardless of their sexuality or gender identity.

Parsippany Honors Couple's 50th Anniversary

Umberto and Luisa Carluccio were married Aug. 11, 1963.

Two Parsippany FDs to Host Pancake Breakfasts Sunday

One will be with Fire District No. 5 and the other with No. 3. Both will benefit the fire departments.