A Local Newsroom for the District
Independent local coverage of the district that spans Morris, Essex, and Passaic: the issues shaping the congressional race, a profile of every town, and the civic data that helps neighbors stay informed.
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Boonton
Residents can find details on upcoming local events including the farmers market schedule, historical museum hours, a special school board meeting, and recent news regarding community leaders.
Boonton
Residents can attend a farmers market on Upper Plane Street, visit the historical museum, or join public stargazing nights at Sheep Hill Observatory.
Developing Story
A Kean University professor and registered nurse claims she was thrown to the ground by masked agents while providing medical care, resulting in a fracture and legal action.
Public Safety
From National Night Out gatherings in Rockaway and Montclair to recent arrests for DUI and fraud, law enforcement activities across the district highlight both community partnership efforts and ongoing crime responses.
Transit & Commuting
Eight months after a hospital closure, Jersey City faces an emergency room deficit that impacts hundreds of thousands of daily commuters passing through the tunnel.
Bloomfield
Local officials address a proposed 12 percent tax increase, flood mitigation issues, and health insurance costs while police report recent burglaries in the township.
Denville
Multiple arrests occurred across Denville Township this month involving traffic stops, outstanding warrants, and a significant shoplifting incident at a local pharmacy.
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