Born and raised in Edison, this NJ native has spent the past three years covering Morris County, and the past year and a half covering Edison and Metuchen. Before joining the Patch team, Katie previously worked at MTV News, Fox 5 New York, and News 12 New Jersey. She is a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College in New York City.
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Only a single vote separates two candidates in the Mendham Township Committee election. The town clerk explains what's next in the election.
There might have been an election in Parsippany yesterday, but voters went with more of the same, voting in all 3 incumbents.
Republicans won all county-level races, and either won or lead in all statehouse races in the county during the 2019 general election.
Police say the threat was not credible, and did not mention Parsippany or any other Morris County school.
Find live results for the race between Republicans Sen. Anthony Bucco and Brian Bergen, and Democrats Lisa Bhimani and Darcy Draeger.
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Three students from Morristown schools were honored at the Mayo PAC this week.
Students from Mendham and Chester schools were honored at the Mayo PAC last month.
A Kinnelon High School senior was honored at the Mayo PAC late last month for her flute talent.
A Parsippany middle schooler was honored at the Mayo PAC late last month for her flute talent.