Recognized Students, Theater Closing Top Morristown News

Here's a look at the top stories this past week on Morristown Patch

Morristown Theater to Close Despite Bow Tie Cinema Efforts

Clearview Cinema Headquarters will close on May 19, an announcement that comes on the heel of Cablevision selling its Clearview Cinema Theaters chain.

Morristown Named One of ‘America’s Best High Schools’

MHS was in Newsweek’s annual list of the top 2,000 high schools in the nation. Morristown High School was ranked No. 1272.

Kevin Spacey Thanks Morristown Student for Volunteerism

Zachary Certner, 17, was named one of America's top 10 youth volunteers of 2013 today by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awardsduring the program's 18th annual national award ceremony at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Morristown Students Selected as Presidential Scholars

MHS' Catherine Wong, is one of 20 students in the country to be selected as a Presidential Scholar in the Arts for her writing. Also selected as a Presidential Scholar is Thomas Hartke, who attends Delbarton School in Morristown.

Black Bear Sightings in Morris Township

There have been sightings of a black bear roaming through Morris Township, said township police. Residents don't need to notify police unless the bear becomes aggressive or damages property.

Keep it Local: Morristown Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day is in a few days and you still don’t know what to get for your mom? Support local businesses and there are so many different options from beauty to dining and everything in between.

Morristown Garden Club Marks Centennial with Plant Sale

Garden Club of Morristown marked its 100th year with a Centennial Celebration Plant Sale. There were hundreds of perennials will be for sale, along with trees, shrubs, planters and more

On Wednesday, they launched the Hyatt Morristown’s Neighborhood Beer Club. The concept for the Neighborhood Beer Club is centered on building a sense of community and offering a variety of local beers for its patrons. Friday night was the kick off of the beer club and patio with the first tapping of NJ's River Horses' Summer Blonde beer.

Morristown Man Launches Music Web Series

David Patiño, a New Jersey-based photographer and director, launched the first episode of his latest project, “Cadences,” on April 17. Cadences is an online interview series centered around working class musicians and offers an intimate look into the lives of each subject. Every episode profiles two musicians with a five minute interview each.

Two Morristown Churches Honored at County Dinner

The Mental Health Association of Morris County(MHAMC) recognized eight local churches at their 11th Annual Food for Thought Benefit on Monday night at the Birchwood Manor in Morris Plains. St. Peter's Episcopal Church and Church of the Redeemer are two of eight churches that were honored 

Morristown Scouts Spruce Up Donated Chicken Coop

Normandy Park girl scouts donated money from cookie sales for a new chicken coop at Urban Farm at Lafayette. They spent a Friday painting and decorating the new coop.