Your trusted source for local Parsippany, NJ news, updated daily with the most important stories from your community.
Student leaders Aashka Katapally and Anisha Mulinti inspired members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany with their commitment to service and leadership. Katapally, a Key Club Lieutenant Governor, and Mulinti, a UNICEF Champion, detailed their roles in shaping positive change locally and globally. Their visit highlighted the vital connection between Kiwanis and Key Club in fostering youth leadership.
Post 249 American Legion hosts its annual Pancake Breakfast on September 28, inviting the community to enjoy a meal while supporting local veterans. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 6 to 12, with activities for kids included. Proceeds will support local Legion projects, including Operation ChillOut for homeless veterans.
Falafel, a Havanese dog rescued from a puppy mill, seeks a forever home after enduring neglect. WISE Animal Rescue has provided her with care, and she is learning to trust and thrive in a calm environment. Families interested in adopting can apply through WiseAnimalRescue.org.
Lake Hiawatha Seniors will host a bus trip to Wind Creek Casino on September 15, 2025, for $35 per person, which includes $25 in casino slot money. The fundraiser aims to support senior engagement and activities within the community. Reservations are due by September 3.
The Parsippany High School Redhawks Field Hockey team launched a Chicken Wing Fundraiser to support athletic scholarships. Orders for bone-in and boneless wings, available in various flavors for $15 per dozen, must be placed by August 31, 2025, with pick-up scheduled for September 4. Proceeds will directly benefit Redhawks athletes and graduating seniors.
Local students engaged in a week-long Summer Camp at the Parsippany Cube Club, learning to solve various puzzles while developing critical thinking and teamwork skills. The camp culminated in a pizza party celebrating the students' achievements. The initiative, led by Anikait Sota and instructor Rohan Mruthik, fostered confidence and friendships among participants.
Abel Mathukutty, 18, has been indicted for vehicular homicide following a fatal crash in Toms River, New Jersey, on May 24, 2025. The collision resulted in the death of 59-year-old Deborah Barone and serious injuries to her husband, Michael Barone. Mathukutty allegedly fled the scene after driving at 76 mph in a 50 mph zone.
The Global Motivational Counseling Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Parsippany on August 23, celebrating its commitment to mental health services. Founded by Lori LoManto, the center offers both in-person and virtual counseling, focusing on accessibility and community support. Local officials emphasized the center's role in enhancing residents' well-being and the importance of mental health.
Jennifer Lembo and Dawn King launched the “Adopt a Grandparent” initiative in Parsippany to support local seniors lacking family and financial resources. The program offers essential services like lawn care and heating oil assistance, funded through community donations and local business partnerships. As the holiday season approaches, the duo seeks further support from local businesses to expand their outreach.
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council approved multiple redevelopment initiatives during its August 19, 2025, meeting, including amendments to traffic and zoning ordinances. In a separate incident, local resident Maloy Amador faces serious charges following a violent standoff with law enforcement during a drug-related raid.