Good morning, Morristown.

Pizza Bowl VI is set for Feb.

7 at Redd's Restaurant in Carlstadt, where top pizzerias from New Jersey’s north, central and south regions will compete from noon to around 6 p.m.-raising funds for Tunnels to Towers and challenging the possibility of a first-ever repeat champion.

The chamber will host keynote speaker Seth Mattison at its 105th annual meeting on Feb.

12 from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Hanover Marriott Hotel in Parsippany; the event will feature addresses by chamber president Meghan Hunscher and County Commissioner Stephen H. Shaw, plus awards for community leaders.

A new guide highlights six under-the-radar restaurants in North Jersey that bring creative twists to global recipes — including innovative Thai dishes in Hillsdale, artisanal Italian fare in Sparta, and family-style pierogies in Morristown, inviting locals to explore diverse flavors.

Harvey Silikovitz, a NJ native and attorney, won $12,998 on Jeopardy! on Jan.

8 and advanced to the semifinals set for Jan. 12-14. He met Michael J. Fox after the show and has since worked with Fox’s foundation to support his journey with Parkinson’s.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law on Jan.

8 that bans cell phone use in public and charter schools for the 2026-27 school year to reduce cyberbullying (including restrictions during emergencies and school events) while boards develop detailed policies. The Education Department will issue guidelines by March.

Rep. Gottheimer praised the House vote on Jan.

8 to extend ACA premium tax credits (which had expired and caused steep premium hikes) and urged the Senate to act quickly so Jersey families can regain affordable health care.

The New Jersey Department of Health reported 12,211 flu cases for the week ending Dec.

27 compared to 5,796 last year, and over 10% of emergency visits were flu-related instead of 4.7%, as rising cases after holiday gatherings may lead residents to seek care quickly.

Today, The Jersey Eats Podcast — hosted by Kara VanDooijeweert and Matt Cortina — explores favorite sandwich spots across North Jersey, featuring selections from Senatore Sandwiches to Town Hall Deli with creative twists on classic flavors.

Four-time NJSIAA champion Anthony Knox signed with Rutgers University and will start his collegiate wrestling career next season; he chose Rutgers for its history (and family-friendly environment) and looks forward to an electric debut at Jersey Mike's Arena.