The Montville Township Historical Society and Montville Township are bringing back Canal Day on Saturday, April 18 from 12 to 4 p.m. along Macculloch Drive. The free community celebration is the first of its kind since the Morris Canal’s dedication ceremony in 1988. The event will transform the area along the historic canal into a…
New Jersey is preparing for an unusually busy tourism year in 2026 as it cohosts the FIFA World Cup with New York while also marking the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding with a yearlong slate of historical commemorations across the state. Eight World Cup matches, including the tournament final, are scheduled for MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, drawing…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation announces “We the People: Reflections at 250,” a special webinar series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by exploring the enduring principles that shaped our nation’s foundation. This five-part series brings together distinguished scholars and civic leaders to examine how the ideals of 1776 continue to guide America’s journey toward fulfilling its founding promise. Running from April…
The FIFA Fan Festival™ NYNJ that was set to celebrate World Cup over several weeks at Liberty State Park in Jersey City has been canceled. Instead, Governor Mikie Sherrill has launched a new $5 million initiative to support communities across the state in creating fan experiences throughout the World Cup. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New…
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County will celebrate this year’s Grand Marshal, Michael G. Bannon, with a special Grand Marshal Reception on Friday, March 6, 2026, organizers announced. The reception will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Mansion at Mountain Lakes. Admission is listed as a $110…
Overhaul of Crucial Planning Tool Conducted Through 2025 The Morris County Board of County Commissioners has formally adopted a new and updated official Morris County Map, an important tool for planning and decision making at all levels of government. Updated from a 2007 version, the new Official Morris County Map outlines and identifies significant aspects of the county’s current…
As part of its commitment to modernize its rail fleet, enhance service reliability and improve the customer experience, NJ TRANSIT has fully exercised a contract option with Alstom for the purchase of 200 additional multilevel rail cars. The purchase was authorized by the NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors in May 2025. These modern rail cars…
The ranking was calculated using several factors, including college readiness, test performance, and graduation rate. MENDHAM, NJ — West Morris Mendham High School is considered one of the best high schools in New Jersey, according to a new ranking. A new ranking from U.S. News and World Report has placed West Morris Mendham as the…
The solo travel market has unquestionably come a long way since the days of backpacking trips and hostel stays. Today’s solo travelers are a diverse and discerning group – which is evidenced by the increasing numbers of suppliers catering to the upper end of this market. With a variety of packages, tours and activities now…
