Morristown|News|
“Morristown First” Ticket Cruises To Victory In Election
Dougherty, who has served as Morristown's mayor since 2010, took victory alongside his three running mates, unofficial results show.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
- Morristown, NJ
Hi! I'm Jack Slocum, and I am a local editor for Patch.com, covering primarily Morristown, Mendham/Chester, Long Valley, Parsippany, and Wayne. My email is jack.slocum@patch.com, and I am open to any questions, concerns, or news tips you might have for me. I have been a dedicated journalist for the last five years and am proud to help you stay in the loop. I graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2021 with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism. When I'm not writing or out in the field, you can find me playing my guitar, cooking in the kitchen, or (rather poorly) swinging a golf club.
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Hackettstown, NJ|News|
NJ Woman Set Up Fight Between 2 Kids, Cops Say
The fight broke out at a Dunkin' Donuts, according to officials.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
These 5 NJ Counties Flipped Blue In Tuesday’s Election, AP Says
Five counties are projected to flip from red to blue in support of Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill, AP reports.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
Barberio Inches Ahead In Mayoral Race, Democrats Take Council Seats: Unofficial Results
Republican James Barberio narrowly won mayorship, but two Dems have swept the council race, replacing a Republican incumbent, unofficially.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
Barberio Narrowly Pulls Ahead In Mayoral Race: Unofficial Results
Barberio has a tight lead against Democratic opponent Desai, whose running mates have a lead for two council seats: unofficial results.
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Morristown|News|
Dems Hold Lead In Morristown's General Election 2025: Unofficial Results
Three people are vying to become Morristown's next mayor, and six candidates are seeking three seats on the council.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
Parsippany's General Election 2025: Unofficial Results
Two candidates are vying to become mayor, and four candidates are vying for two seats on the council.
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Wayne, NJ|News|
Republicans Ahead In Wayne's General Election: Unofficial Results
Three candidates are vying for mayor, and eight candidates are vying for three council seats.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Trump Threatens To Withhold SNAP Benefits As Murphy Mobilizes National Guard
Trump said he would continue to fund the food aid program only when “the Radical Left Democrats open up government.”
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Morristown|News|
Genre-Bending Internet Sensation To Play Mayo PAC
The group is known to rework popular modern music into different vintage genres, especially early 20th-century forms such as swing and jazz.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
NJ Gubernatorial Race Results Should Arrive Sooner This Year: Here’s Why
This will be New Jersey's first gubernatorial race under several bills signed in 2022, some of which may expedite the tallying process.
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Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
NY Woman Caused Fatal Chester Car Crash, Prosecutors Say
Authorities said the woman was driving at "an excessive rate of speed” before the crash.
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Wayne, NJ|News|
See Who Is On The Ballot In Wayne
Three people are seeking the Mayor's seat, and eight candidates are vying for three spots on the council.
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Wayne, NJ|News|
Meet Wayne Mayoral Candidate Don Pavlak
Patch is putting together a series of candidate profiles so readers can learn more about who's on their ballot this November.
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Morristown|News|
See Who Is On The Ballot In Morristown
Three candidates are vying for mayor, and six a vying for three seats on the council.
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Wayne, NJ|News|
2 NJ Teens Disappear From Group Home, Police Seek Help
The two missing children, 13 and 16, are known to frequent Elmwood Park.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
See Who Is On The Ballot In Parsippany
Two candidates are vying to become mayor, and four candidates are vying for two seats on the council.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
SNAP Benefits Partially Restored: What It Means For NJ
More than 800,000 Garden State residents rely on the program.
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Wayne, NJ|News|
Child, Teen Shot In Passaic Co. Over Halloween Weekend
Both shootings are under investigation.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
NJ’s Embattled Tylenol Maker To Be Bought For $48.7 Billion
The deal, called one of the largest corporate takeovers of the year, comes weeks after controversy regarding Tylenol.
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