Attention Creators - 2025 National Poison Prevention Week Contest

Tell us your poison story! Open to all students K-12th grade.

New School Year Brings Concerns About Exposure to Potential Poisons

Be aware of hidden dangers at home and in school that can lead to potentially dangerous mishaps and calls to the poison control center.

Halloween Safety

Although Halloween is a time filled with exciting and fun activities, it’s a busy time for everyone, including the state’s poison center.

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

Local 10-Year-Old Raises More than $2,000 for Tourette Syndrome

Paradise Knoll Elementary School's Jameson Dougherty Hosted a Fundraising Walk for the Second Year in a Row

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

Drop-Off Sites Open for International Christmas Project

Local Families Make Global Impact Through Operation Christmas Child

Christmas In The Village Coming Up In Jefferson

Enjoy the annual Christmas celebration.

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

Spooktacular Haunted House Coming Up In Jefferson

There's a less scary showing offered for younger kids.

Jefferson's Fall Fest Coming Up

The free fest will be fun for the whole family.

Rise for Climate, Jobs and Justice!

Join us in Morristown on Sept. 8 at 11 a.m.!

Youth Cross County Registration Open In Jefferson

Sign your child up for cross country now!

Jefferson Fest Fireworks Coming Up

The fireworks follow a two hour concert.

Jefferson Snowman Loses His Head During Yet Another Snow Day

It was a bad day for a local snowman. Have any photos of the snow? Send them to jefferson@patch.com.

Open House Coming Up At Jefferson Camp

Take a tour of the camp before singing your child up

Summer Camp Registration Coming Up In Jefferson

Expect registration to open in late February or early March.

See Marvel Universe Live With Jefferson Rec

The Recreation Department is sponsoring a bus trip to see Marvel Universe Live in Newark.

Circus Rolls Into Jefferson Next Week

Here's what you need to know about the old-school circus with old-school prices coming to Jefferson.

Jefferson Day Camps Registration Open

Sign up for a summer of fun with Jefferson Day Camps.

Old-School Circus Coming To Jefferson

And the tickets have old-school prices too.

Celebrate Halloween at Jefferson's Annual Haunted House

Get in the holiday spirit at the 28th annual spooktacular Halloween Haunted House at Camp Jefferson Saturday, Oct. 22.

My Mother Was Sick, In A Living Hell. Until 9-11.

Somehow, seeing New York City in ruins, with all that destruction, this New Jersey family - my family - found a way to heal.

One Twin Died, One Lived, And N.J. Parents Can't Leave Europe. Insurance Won't Let Them.

Kim and Fred Spratt, and their daughter, are trapped in Europe, waiting for their surviving twin to recover four months after her birth.

Fundraiser Launched for Morris County Boy Recovering From Lung Transplant

Family incurring expenses not covered by insurance.

March Mess: Share Your Snow Photos With Patch!

Late winter storm blankets Morris County Thursday.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Morris 4-H Seeks 'Science-sational Day' Volunteers

Adult volunteers are needed to make the day a success.

Jefferson, Hopatcong Basketball Teams to 'DUNK for Disabilities'

The rival varsity basketball teams will face off in a charity match to benefit Catholic Charities' Department for Persons with Disabilities.

Moderating Temps and Sunshine to Give Area a Winter Break

The northern New Jersey area is in for sun and increasingly warmer temperatures through Saturday, according to Hackettstown's WeatherWorks.

Lake Hopatcong Resident Earns Fall College Degree at Marietta College

Marietta College is a four-year liberal arts college in Marietta, Ohio.

Who Do You Consider Jefferson's 2013 Person of the Year?

Patch bestows the honor, but we need you to decide who is the honoree.

$3K—And Counting—Raised for Jefferson Family Displaced By Fire

'To raise as much as we have in three days shows the compassion people have from within our lake community and beyond,' organizer Gene Spaeth said.

Jefferson Mom and 8-Year-Old Son Join Ranks of Literary Authors with Release of New Children's Book

A boy's innocent question to his mother led to a teachable moment—and a new book on the market.

New 'Hobbit' Film Premieres at Hackettstown's Mansfield Cinema 14 Thursday

When we last left Bilbo Baggins and the dwarves, they were just about to encounter the fearsome dragon Smaug. What happens next will be revealed in special midnight shows.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.