Brush fire spreads from cornfield into woods in Sussex County

WALPACK TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — Firefighters responded to a large brush fire Wednesday afternoon near Old Mine Road and Rosenkrans Lane in Walpack Township after flames spread from a cornfield into a wooded area. Emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 1:38 p.m. to a reported brush fire in...

This NJ Pasta Restaurant Is No. 1 in the Country on Yelp. Does It Live Up to the Hype?

The Pasta Shop in Denville was named the No. 1 pasta spot in the country on Yelp’s Top 100 Pasta Places of 2026 list. My colleague and I at New Jersey Monthly decided to see for ourselves if it lived up to the hype. Located in downtown Denville, the...

Waldwick/MP wins the day(s)

WALDWICK – “Win the Day.” That’s what Waldwick/Midland Park football lives by and what it is trying to accomplish everyday. It was just last year that Waldwick/Midland Park lost to Glen Rock in the first round of the state sectional football playoffs. The Warriors finished with a 6-4 record, but showed promise towards the end of the regular season finishing with five straight wins to grab a playoff berth. And, they returned most of their young core this season.

ICE Facility Debate Causes Mayhem in Roxbury

ROXBURY - Anti-ICE protesters shut down Tuesday's council meeting, turning town hall into a stage for a half-hour demonstration. A chant quickly broke out among most of the 80 or so people in the room. "What do we want?" was the question. "ICE out" was the answer. "When do we...

Driver arrested for DWI after crashing into trees in Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, NJ — The Fairfield Police Department announces the arrest of 52-year-old Damien-Adel Pacheco, of Lake Hiawatha, for driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle crash on Clinton Road. On Nov. 7, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Fairfield police officers responded to the area of Clinton Road and Matt Drive...

Elizabeth Man Remains Missing In Long Island Construction Disaster, Police Say

The deceased and missing victims of the scaffolding collapse at a Long Island bridge construction site were identified Thursday, Nov. 12 by police. Kleiton De Madeiros, 39, of Montclair, NJ, was killed Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the shocking collapse at the Loop Parkway bridge over Reynolds Channel on Lo…

Driver extricated after SUV overturns in two-vehicle crash in Sussex County, police say

SPARTA TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — A driver was injured and had to be extricated from an overturned SUV following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of West Mountain Road and County Route 517 in Sparta Township, according to the Sparta Police Department. Police said the crash...

Men's Basketball Welcomes William Paterson Wednesday

Rider Broncs (0-3) vs. William Paterson Pioneers (0-0) - Rider hosts William Paterson Wednesday in Canastra Hammer Arena. - The Broncs had a balanced scoring attack against Binghamton, with four players finishing in double figures, led by 15 from Khalil Farmer. Rich Brisco and Horace Simmons Jr. each chipped in 12, and Ty Bevins added 11 points in the game. Mark Butler nearly became a fifth Bronc with double digits, closing out the game with a season-high nine.

Parisi Speed School to Celebrate New Ownership with Ribbon Cutting at Parsippany PAL

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany PAL and Parsippany Community Professionals are inviting residents, families, athletes, and local business leaders to celebrate an exciting new chapter for Parisi Speed School as the athletic training organization marks its transition to new ownership with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event will take place...

Pennacchio retirement signals big shift in Morris County GOP politics

Morris County Republicans, already bracing for change on the county and local level after a "Blue Wave" midterm election, are facing another seismic shift in the political landscape, this time from within their own party. State Sen. Joseph Pennacchio, the conservative Republican firebrand who has represented much of Morris County in District 26 since 2001, announced his retirement on Nov. 10, effective at the end of his current term in January 2028. His statement set off a flurry of campaign announcements from other Morris Republicans seeking his Senate seat and other higher offices. “I have entered the seventh decade of my life, and I have been doing this for a long time," Pennacchio told the Daily Record. “After much thought and reflection, I have come to the decision that my service in elected office should draw to an end with the completion of my current term.” Soon after Pennacchio made his announcement, longtime Republican District 26 Assemblyman Jay Webber made his own declaration that he would run for Pennacchio's Senate seat in the 2027 election, when all 40 Senate and 80 Assembly seats are on the ballot. Webber, who has served in the Assembly since 2008, ran for Congress in

Little Falls Police Department – October 2026 Activity Report

UPDATE: 4 Hospitalized When Dump Truck Slams Into Jeep, Triggers Route 208 Pileup In Fair Lawn

Four people were hospitalized after a dump truck slammed into a Jeep, triggering a four-vehicle crash on Route 208 in Fair Lawn on Tuesday, Nov. 10, authorities said. The crash happened in the northbound lanes about 500 feet south of the Maple Avenue exit when a 55-year-old Paterson man driving a 19…

CCM Brings the Arts to Life With Free Music, Dance and Song Performances This Fall

MORRIS COUNTY — The Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts and Music Technologies at County College of Morris (CCM) presents a dynamic range of music, dance and song performances this fall for the entire community to enjoy. All events are free and tickets are not required. The series...

Public meeting set for Nov. 17 on Openaki Road bridge replacement in Denville

DENVILLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — The New Jersey Department of Transportation and Morris County will hold a virtual public meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17, to present plans to replace the more than 120-year-old Openaki Road bridge over Den Brook and reconstruct the adjacent dam and spillway at Openaki Lake.

Morris Knolls Season Ends After Thrilling 28-27 Defeat

Allendale, N.J. — Many have heard the expression “to see a grown man cry.” It’s humbling to see a team of them. Morris Knolls seniors were struggling to contain their emotions after shaking hands with the Northern Highlands Highlanders following their playoff matchup. The game, a back-and-forth battle of two top teams in the bracket, went down to quite literally the last minute.

New Jersey Locals Furious as Council Meeting Erupts Over Planned ICE Facility and Officials Walk Out: ‘What a Bunch of Cowards’

Tensions boiled over in New Jersey after a heated council meeting over a proposed ICE detention facility ended with local officials walking out. The November 10 meeting in Roxbury Township quickly descended into chaos as frustrated locals confronted council members over the controversial plans, with some refusing to back down. Now, footage of the confrontation is making the rounds online, and residents aren’t holding back their criticism of how officials handled the situation.

Passaic County updates veteran ID card discount program

County seeks to expand business participation and increase awareness among eligible veterans.

After Historic Losses, Christian Barranco Launches Bid for Morris County Republican Chairman: “It’s Time to Save Morris County”

MORRIS COUNTY – A week after Morris County Republicans suffered their worst defeat in more than half a century, Christian “Chris” Barranco today announced his candidacy for Chairman of the Morris County Republican Committee, pledging to rebuild the party’s organization, recruit candidates in every town and win back the voters it lost on Tuesday.

Fans Camp Out In River Edge Overnight For 'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan

Fans have been camping outside a Bergen County liquor store since Wednesday evening, Nov. 11, hoping to meet "Outlander" heartthrob Sam Heughan. The line outside Total Wine & More in River Edge was wrapped around the block ahead of the Scottish actor's scheduled 1 p.m. appearance Thursday, Nov. …

Get To These 4 New Jersey Barbecue Joints Early, Because The Pulled Pork Sells Out Before Dinner

Good barbecue runs on a clock, and in New Jersey that clock often stops well before dinnertime. Pulled pork takes hours of slow smoking, so once the day’s batch is gone, the kitchen can’t just whip up more. That’s why some of the best smokehouses in the Garden...