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![Mom, Baby Hospitalized After Eating At NJ McDonald's: Lawsuit](https://img4.findglocal.com/438/972/977464494389726.jpg)
A woman claims she and her young child needed to be hospitalized after eating food from a New Jersey McDonald's.
Mom, Baby Hospitalized After Eating At NJ McDonald's: Lawsuit The mother and her child became severely ill after eating "dangerously defective" chicken products, the lawsuit claims.
![Paris-Trained Pastry Chef Has New Bakery Opening In Morristown Soon](https://img4.findglocal.com/772/748/977420277727481.jpg)
The husband and wife team at Kirshenbaum Baking Co. will bring their cookies, cakes, sandwiches, and more to Schuyler Place this summer.
Paris-Trained Pastry Chef Has New Bakery Opening In Morristown Soon
!['Welcome Home,' Teen Says Before Shooting NJ Native, Girlfriend To Death: Police](https://img4.findglocal.com/772/835/977411567728352.jpg)
The details of this story are disturbing.
'Welcome Home,' Teen Says Before Shooting NJ Native, Girlfriend To Death: Police Matthew Szejnrok, a 2020 graduate of North Brunswick Township High School, was killed in a double homicide in Florida earlier this month.
![Shakespeare's Legacy, Live Music, 4-H Fair: This Weekend In Morris County](https://img4.findglocal.com/439/507/977411014395074.jpg)
Check out our list of local farmers' markets, and some other ideas for fun things to do this weekend.
Shakespeare's Legacy, Live Music, 4-H Fair: This Weekend In Morris County
![Honesty Of NJ Online Daters Among Lowest In U.S., Survey Says](https://img4.findglocal.com/772/935/977401557729353.jpg)
Garden State residents are more like to lie about their relationship status, age, and appearance while online dating, the survey revealed.
Honesty Of NJ Online Daters Among Lowest In U.S., Survey Says
![Downed Power Lines Close Madison Avenue In Morris Township: PD](https://img5.findglocal.com/440/231/977338584402317.jpg)
A detour is in place, and officials said to expect delays.
Downed Power Lines Close Madison Avenue In Morris Township: PD
![NJ Woman Killed In Maine Plane Crash](https://img5.findglocal.com/107/030/977325331070309.jpg)
A New Jersey woman was one of two people who died in the crash.
NJ Woman Killed In Maine Plane Crash Two people died on Thursday when the small plane crashed near a Maine runway, after leaving from the Morristown Municipal Airport.
![Deli Meats That May Be Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Recalled](https://img4.findglocal.com/773/976/977297447739764.jpg)
Several deli meats are being recalled after a multi-state listeria outbreak left two people dead and sickened nearly three dozen others.
Deli Meats That May Be Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Recalled
![Paris Summer Olympics 2024: When To Watch NJ’s 23 Qualifiers Compete](https://img5.findglocal.com/440/775/977284164407759.jpg)
Twenty-three athletes from New Jersey will be competing in the Paris Summer Olympic Games, which open Friday.
Paris Summer Olympics 2024: When To Watch NJ’s 23 Qualifiers Compete
![NJ Public Schools Among Top 5 In The Nation, Analysis Says](https://img3.findglocal.com/108/051/977223301080512.jpg)
New Jersey public schools are among the best in the country, according to a newly released analysis from WalletHub.
![Swimming Restricted At Some Lake Hopatcong Beaches, Due To Harmful Algal Blooms](https://img3.findglocal.com/446/109/976750824461093.jpg)
Environmental officials confirmed the presence of advisory-level Harmful Algal Blooms at the Hopatcong State Park Beach, and others nearby.
Swimming Restricted At Some Lake Hopatcong Beaches, Due To Harmful Algal Blooms
![Narcan Vending Machines Coming To Morris As Officials Aim To Reduce Drug Deaths](https://img3.findglocal.com/446/194/976742274461948.jpg)
Morris County officials are working with a local nonprofit, Prevention is Key, to expand harm reduction efforts and overdose awareness.
Narcan Vending Machines Coming To Morris As Officials Aim To Reduce Drug Deaths
![USS New Jersey Crew Takes Shore Leave In Morris County](https://img3.findglocal.com/446/998/976661944469981.jpg)
Eight crew members visited historic Morristown as part of their “Namesake Program.”
USS New Jersey Crew Takes Shore Leave In Morris County Eight crew members visited historic Morristown as part of their "Namesake Program."
![COVID-Defiant NJ Gym Owners' License Remains Revoked](https://img4.findglocal.com/114/322/976596141143228.jpg)
An appeals court ruled that Bellmawr Borough didn't violate the rights of Ian Smith and Atilis Gym, which openly defied pandemic protocols.
![Listeria Recall: Produce Sold At Walmart, Aldi Pulled From Shelves](https://img4.findglocal.com/114/515/976576841145158.jpg)
JUST IN: The recall includes 20+ kinds of produce sold at Walmart and Aldi stores in New Jersey.
Listeria Recall: Produce Sold At Walmart, Aldi Pulled From Shelves Several kinds of produce sold at Walmart and Aldi, including cucumbers and green beans, have been recalled over listeria concerns.
![$4M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In NJ](https://img4.findglocal.com/786/406/976054447864064.jpg)
There's a new millionaire in New Jersey!
$4M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In NJ The winning ticket matched five of five white balls drawn and was purchased with the Megaplier option, according to officials.
![Woman, Fugitive Posed With Dismembered Body In Toms River Slaying: Affidavit](https://img5.findglocal.com/453/507/976011024535073.jpg)
The killing of Kerry Rollason was uncovered during a search of the phone of the woman accused of harboring the fugitive, documents say.
Woman, Fugitive Posed With Dismembered Body In Toms River Slaying: Affidavit
![Trump Shooter Researched JFK Assassination Before Attack: FBI Director](https://img3.findglocal.com/120/403/975988111204031.jpg)
An FBI analysis of Crooks' laptop showed that on the day Trump's rally was announced on July 6, he searched for the distance Lee Harvey Oswald was from Kennedy when he shot him in 1963.
Trump Shooter Researched JFK Assassination Before Attack: FBI Director FBI Director Christopher Wray provided new details Wednesday on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13.
![Who Will Replace Bob Menendez In NJ? Here Are Some Possibilities](https://img4.findglocal.com/787/430/975952007874308.jpg)
Sen. Bob Menendez said he will resign. Gov. Phil Murphy plans to name a temporary replacement. Here's where things currently stand.
Who Will Replace Bob Menendez In NJ? Here Are Some Possibilities
![Unusual Small Tropical Fish Spotted In Jersey Shore Waters](https://img5.findglocal.com/788/024/975892647880244.jpg)
Have you seen this tiny orange fish?
Unusual Small Tropical Fish Spotted In Jersey Shore Waters Have you seen this tiny orange fish? It's been spotted from Sea Bright down through Ocean City, and it's far from home:
![NJ Town Among 50 Best Places To Live For Families, New Ranking Says](https://img5.findglocal.com/454/721/975889604547215.jpg)
These top towns are sustainable for both young and old residents, and find creative ways to improve people’s well-being, study authors said.
NJ Town Among 50 Best Places To Live For Families, New Ranking Says These top towns are sustainable for both young and old residents, and find creative ways to improve people's well-being, study authors said.
![7 Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Financial Advisor](https://img5.findglocal.com/788/493/975845707884938.jpg)
Considering hiring a financial advisor? Here's what you need to know beforehand. (Sponsored)
7 Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Financial Advisor Considering hiring a financial advisor? Here's what you need to know beforehand.
![27 Local Grads Honored At Morris Educational Foundation Scholarship Reception](https://img3.findglocal.com/792/985/975396507929858.jpg)
This year, two students received full-ride scholarships to Rutgers University. See the full list of awardees:
27 Local Grads Honored At Morris Educational Foundation Scholarship Reception
![Interactive K9 Demo Comes To The Morris County Library](https://img4.findglocal.com/126/448/975383611264481.jpg)
The Morris County Sheriff's Department will present a free Search and Rescue K9 Demo at the Morris County Library on Aug. 2
![Bridgewater Approves Shared Services Agreement With Raritan Borough](https://img4.findglocal.com/126/510/975377421265100.jpg)
Under the agreement, both municipalities will share court structure, enhance efficiency, resource management, and commit to quality services
Bridgewater Approves Shared Services Agreement With Raritan Borough
![Sixers To NJ? Gov. Murphy Lobbies For Team To Move To The Garden State: Report](https://img4.findglocal.com/126/739/975354521267390.jpg)
The Sixers have hit roadblocks with a controversial proposal to move to Center City. Murphy told Action News that NJ could be the solution.
Sixers To NJ? Gov. Murphy Lobbies For Team To Move To The Garden State: Report
![Murphy Met Privately With Trump In NJ Amid VP Chatter: Reports](https://img4.findglocal.com/460/152/975346494601526.jpg)
Gov. Phil Murphy's name has been floated as a possible Democratic vice presidential candidate to run with Kamala Harris, reports say.
Murphy Met Privately With Trump In NJ Amid VP Chatter: Reports
![NJ Sen. Menendez To Resign: Reports](https://img4.findglocal.com/127/085/975319851270857.jpg)
JUST IN:
NJ Sen. Menendez To Resign: Reports Democrat Robert Menendez, convicted on corruption charges July 16, has been defiant in refusing to step down until now, new reports say.