Morris County's Declaration of Independence Reading is July 8 Published on July 02, 2026 Morris County will join communities across the nation on Wednesday, July 8, for a synchronized public reading of the Declaration of Independence, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the document's first public reading in Philadelphia and concluding the county's weeklong "Light to Unite" celebration of America's Semiquincentennial. Tagged as: , General News, America 250
Morris County 9/11 Memorial to Close Temporarily for Sidewalk Work Published on July 01, 2026 The Morris County 9/11 Memorial, located at 460 West Hanover Avenue in Parsippany-Troy Hills, will be temporarily closed to the public from Tuesday, July 7, through Friday, July 10, for work necessary to replace a section of sidewalk leading from the parking lot to the top of the memorial circle. Tagged as: , General News, Infrastructure
Local Morris County Celebrations Will Mark America's 250th Published on July 01, 2026 Morris County communities are commemorating America's 250th anniversary with Independence Day celebrations throughout the holiday week, including parades, fireworks, concerts, historical reenactments, public readings of the Declaration of Independence and family-friendly events. Tagged as: , General News, America 250
Let’s “Light to Unite” Red, White and Blue in Morris County Published on July 01, 2026 Beginning tomorrow, July 2, Morris County is inviting residents, businesses, schools, places of worship, community organizations and local governments to join the nationwide "Light to Unite" campaign in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Tagged as: , General News
Cooling Centers Open in Morris County Beginning July 1 Published on June 30, 2026 The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning from noon Wednesday, July 1, through 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees. Tagged as: , General News
Historical Society Launches African American History Driving Tour Published on June 29, 2026 Morris County Historical Society (MCHS) is extremely pleased to announce the launch of another self-guided driving tour, this one highlighting African American history across Morris County in recognition of Juneteenth. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, General News
Commissioners Tour Picatinny Arsenal’s Revolutionary Roots Published on June 29, 2026 The Morris County Board of County Commissioners recently visited Picatinny Arsenal for a tour highlighting the military installation’s rich history, modern technological mission and longstanding ties to Morris County dating back to the American Revolution and the nation’s founding 250 years ago. Tagged as: , General News
Schuyler Place Access/Exit to Ann-Bank Garage Temporarily Closed Published on June 29, 2026 The Morristown Parking Authority announced that, beginning tomorrow, June 30, it will temporarily close the Schuyler Place entrance and exit to the Ann/Bank Garage in Morristown to accommodate concrete repairs and the application of a protective seal to the parking facility. The MPA advisory noted an alternative access and egress is available for the parking deck via the Bank Street entrance. Tagged as: , General News
Commissioners Invited to 4-H Fair by Youth Published on June 25, 2026 A speckled white rabbit, a pair of chickens and two guinea pigs accompanied a half-dozen Morris County 4-H Club members to the Morris County Commissioners Work Session this week, where the youth shared their experiences in the 4-H program and invited the commissioners to attend the annual Morris County 4-H Fair, scheduled for July 24-26 in Mount Olive. Tagged as: , General News
Morris County Highlights Revolutionary History at State Conference Published on June 22, 2026 Hundreds of historians, preservation professionals, educators, museum leaders, planners and volunteers from across New Jersey gathered in Morris County last week as the 2026 New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference was held at Saint Elizabeth University during the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration. Tagged as: , General News