Patch • September 9, 2019

I Could Have Been Mallory Grossman

This National Suicide Prevention Week, there are steps we can take to avoid losing another child to bullying. [COLUMN]

Patch • August 26, 2019

'This Is War:' Cops Called 5X To Olympian's Farm Before Shooting

Police were called to a Long Valley farm at least five times before an early August shooting, records show. The 911 calls were released.

Parsippany, NJ Patch • July 17, 2019

'Black Out:' Chilling Details In NJ Cop's Alleged Murder Of Wife

JEFFERSON, NJ — A Newark police officer accused of killing his estranged wife and seriously injuring her boyfriend told investigators that he "blacked out" upon realizing the two were inside a bedroom together in the estranged couple's Jefferson Township home. Lt. John Formisano, a 24-year veteran of the Newark Police Department, said he did remember shooting Christine Formisano, 37, who was using the name Christie Solaro at the time of her death. He also remembered shooting her boyfriend, iden

Patch • November 6, 2018

Democrat Sherill Beats Republican Webber, Flips GOP Seat In NJ

Democrat Mikie Sherrill bested Republican Jay Webber, becoming the first Democrat to represent NJ-11 in nearly three decades.

Patch • June 15, 2018

2 Killed, 43 Injured In Rt. 80 School Bus Crash

A student and a teacher from Paramus were killed when their school bus was involved in a crash with a dump truck Thursday morning.

Patch • June 15, 2018

School Bus Driver In Fatal NJ Crash Released From Jail

A judge has decided Hudy Muldrow Sr. can leave jail but must forfeit his license as the death by auto charges against him are pending.

Patch • June 14, 2018

1 Year Later, Mallory Grossman Lives On In Anti-Bullying Efforts

Mallory Grossman's suicide death a year ago today has sparked a massive anti-bullying movement, spearheaded by her mother.

Patch • June 6, 2018

Student Rides Dirt Bike Through NJ High School, Gets Arrested

See video of a prank that will go down in Roxbury High School history... and possibly on the student's rap sheet. Viewer discretion advised.

Patch • May 25, 2018

Bus Driver In Fatal NJ Crash Ordered To Stay In Jail (Video)

Hudy Muldrow Sr., the driver in the school bus crash, appeared in court Friday for the first time. Here is what happened. Watch video below.

Patch • May 17, 2018

'In The Blink Of An Eye,' Chatham 3rd Grader Faces Cancer Battle

Jimena G. and her family have "a long way to go before they can see the light at the end of the tunnel," a family friend said.

Patch • February 23, 2018

Paralympian Encourages Edison Teen Amputee To Stay Athletic

Paralympian and fellow amputee Dan Monzo met with Lance Vargas to encourage the varsity athlete to continue his athletic career.

Patch • February 21, 2018

Hackettstown Student Suspended For Calling Fictional Cop 'Pig'

A lawsuit filed against the school says the student was suspended after calling a police officer in a play a "pig" during English class.

Parsippany, NJ Patch • February 8, 2018

School Recess Would Be Mandatory In NJ Under New Bill

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Think back to your elementary school days: you probably spent recess periods outside, jumping rope and climbing on monkey bars. You might consider recess a vital part of your youth, but the unstructured playtime has never been required in New Jersey schools. Now, two state senators want to change that. Sen. Shirley Turner (D-Hunterdon and Mercer) and Sen. Patrick Diegnan (D-Middlesex) introduced a bill making recess mandatory for younger students, and it's gaining support. The

Patch • January 26, 2018

NJ Fights ICE Arrests: 2 Dads Busted After School Drop-Offs

New Jersey lawmakers want ICE to back off after arresting two NJ fathers this week. Another is seeking protection at a church.

Patch • January 25, 2018

Metuchen Dad Arrested By ICE After School Drop-Off, Advocates Say

Roby Sanger had just finished dropping his children off at school Thursday morning when he was arrested by ICE.

Patch • January 11, 2018

Sam's Club In Mount Olive Closes Abruptly

The store was one of many nationwide that closed unexpectedly on Thursday.

Patch • January 3, 2018

Morris County Is Colder Than Antarctica Right Now (PHOTOS)

It's currently two degrees colder in Morris County than it is in Antarctica-- but that hasn't stopped residents from going outside.

Patch • December 19, 2017

Rockaway Rescue Temporarily Closed Over Puppy's Parvo Diagnosis

A local adopter says the rescue stuck her with over $1,100 in vet bills after letting her adopt a puppy infected with parvo.

Patch • December 13, 2017

Family Of Boy With Epilepsy Wants Strangers To Send Him Cards

The family of Nico Amadio, an 11-year-old with a brain abnormality, wants to cheer him up by asking strangers to send him Christmas cards.

Patch • December 7, 2017

Largest Planetarium In Western Hemisphere Opening In Jersey City

The new Chalsty Planetarium is the fourth largest in the world. See a preview of a new show here.