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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Introducing Small Business Patch

The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.

Patch has launched a new site, Small Business Patch (smallbusiness.patch.com), to educate and empower small businesses with the digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. Readers will have access to exclusive interviews with well-known founders and CEOs and small business industry experts who share their experiences, advice and tips for success. One of the latest articles features an exclusive interview with successful real estate entrepreneur, Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group. In this Q&A, Corcoran discusses the how to take advantage of the size of a small businesses, and why making big “mistakes” made all the difference in her success. Click here to read about the …

Lord William Penn Drive Home Sold For $790K

Three homes sold in Morris Plains, five homes were sold in Morris Township and four in Morristown this past week.

Three homes sold in Morris Plains, five homes were sold in Morris Township and four in Morristown this past week. Here are some details about the houses that were sold:  

5 Cars

5 Cars: Dreaming of Luxury

Picture yourself behind the wheel of one of these five upper-class conveyances.

Every now and again, 5 Cars likes to delve within the realm of imagination, and this week is one of those times. Fresh off of Mother's Day, we're thinking about being pampered and picturing ourselves in a sleek ride. For this installment, we're featuring five previously owned low-mile luxury cars now available for sale in Morris County, in order to offer two things: For normal-folks readers it's a great exercise for the mind, and for certain readers with the inclination and the means, these mindblowing vehicles could really end up their property. Who knows, one day that person might be you or me. Listings and photos come from the individual sellers, Cars.com and AOL Autos. 1. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed - Used - $151,009 …

Friday, May 17, 2013

Morristown Restaurant's Grand Opening Kicks off Spring

The spring party also came with the announcement of Millie's new delivery service

Brothers Brandon and Vince Carrabba squeezed through the crowded room to make sure that enough homemade pizzas were making its way out of the kitchen and to the guests of Millie's Old World Meatballs & Pizza. Thursday was the invite-only grand opening as well as the inaugural spring party for Millie’s. They also introduced another first, which is their delivery service marked by the debut of a jeep with their logo. “Today is all about the customers and to show them that we appreciate them, we want to give back,” said Brandon Carrabba. “We want to do this spring party every year when we lift the garage door.” Millie’s outdoor dining area opens with the garage door. Customers that have enjoyed Millie’s since it opened in February were …

Matt S

1:54 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2013

the meatballs there are fantastic, as is the vodka sauce. we love it!!   more ›

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Shop 'Market in May' to Benefit Morristown Medical Center

Event planned for Friday to Sunday at Hyatt Morristown at Headquarters Plaza.

Shopping can often be a weakness but there's a good excuse to open wallets and pocketbooks coming soon. A shopping event called "Market in May" will benefit the Women's Heart Program at Morristown Medical Center. Designers and vendors from Mansion In May will offer household furnishings, gifts and fashion accessories at insider prices as part of the first "Market in May" sponsored by the Women's Association of Morristown Medical Center. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Hyatt Morristown at Headquarters Plaza, Featured items for sale include furniture, rugs, lamps, art, antiques, pottery, unique gifts and jewelry, and select men's and women's apparel.  “The original …

New Homes For Sale in Morris Township, Morris Plains This Week

Find homes for sale every week, from our partners at Zillow.

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Patch Fan

7:41 am on Friday, April 26, 2013

Hey Patch Editor, I like the improvements in the Real Estate section. More information. Better presentation. Nice job!   more ›

Monday, May 13, 2013

Shop, Eat Local to Benefit Nurses at Morristown Medical

On Tuesday and Wednesday get a 10 percent discount when you mention Morristown Medical Center or “Hospital Week;” businesses will also donate 10 percent to benefit nurses

Last week was National Nurses Week and the nurses in our communities were recognized for their generous efforts. Nurses at Morristown Medical Center were honored throughout last week and they decided to donate $25,000 to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund rather than receive a gift for their service. The week culminated with a special donation ceremony with New Jersey First Lady Mary Pat Christie at Drumthwacket, the official residence of Gov. Chris Christie. However, to keep the momentum going, Morristown Medical Center and the Morristown Partnership teamed up to offer discounts at participating downtown businesses while also supporting nursing at the hospital. On Tuesday and Wednesday shop and dine local and receive a 10 percent …

Morristown Bike Shop Plans 3rd Annual Commuter Challenge

Which is fastest: bikes, cars or mass transit?

As bicycles and vehicles learn to share the road together, one Morristown business is looking to put them to the ultimate test.  Marty’s Reliable Cycle and TransOptions have set the third annual Alternative Commuter Challenge for May 23. Bikes will challenge cars and mass transit in this race where there are no losers, and this year members of the public can join in. The modes of transportation include: In 2011, Vance won through the NJ Transit and his Dahon-brand folding bicycle and in 2012, No. 1 was plug-in hybrid Toyota Prius from Toyota of Morristown The event kicks off at Drip Coffee at 34 Main St., Madison. Here's a look at how the day will go: The commuter challenge is being organized by Marty’s Reliable Cycle and TransOptions to …

Foster up Some Luxury

6:28 am on Monday, May 13, 2013

Perhaps Ms Foster and her mother should be part of this. That is if Ms Foster's mother can take a limo from her luxury condo that she mysteriously received from the Housing Authority. If it looks like a duck.....   more ›

Sunday, May 12, 2013

$550 Million in Local Spending Expected from Super Bowl

Estimated 400,000 people expected in region; team practices to be held in Florham Park and Media Day in Newark

The 2014 Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium is expected to have a $550 million economic impact on New Jersey and New York, with an estimated 400,000 people in the region, according to a report on dailyrecord.com. Businesses should start preparing for the flood of visitors now, according to speakers at The Big Game Huddle, an informational and networking event held Wednesday at Raritan Valley Country Club. “Start the celebration now,” said Wayne Hasenbalg, president and chief executive officer of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. “You don’t have to wait until the week before the game," he told the dailyrecord.com. That impact will be felt in North and Central Jersey, as one of the competing teams will practice at the Atlantic …

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Rosemary

10:10 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013

Don't forget all the cab companies. NJ having non regulated taxi cab rates allows all local cab companies to Jack their prices for a 1 mile ride to and from the Meadowlands area up to $60-$100 a ride or some ridiculous amount. They already do it during any event at the Meadowlands.   more ›

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Holmes Court Home Sold For $1.4M

One home sold in Morris Plains, seven homes were sold in Morris Township and eight in Morristown this past week.

One home sold in Morris Plains, seven homes were sold in Morris Township and eight in Morristown this past week. Here are some details about the houses that were sold:  

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