Good morning, Morristown.

North Jersey communities will celebrate MLK Day on Jan.

19 with events including an interfaith breakfast in Morristown + a commemorative service at the Presbyterian Church and marches in Newark and Paterson; organizers say the free events honor King's legacy + boost community unity.

New Jersey homeowners face higher 2026 property taxes with average bills above $10K and some over $13K.

The new Stay NJ program will aid seniors by offering 50% credits up to $6,500—with the first check arriving in February—and residents can apply with one form that bundles ANCHOR and Senior Freeze.

Gov. Murphy signed legislation today classifying tianeptine (gas station heroin) as a Schedule II controlled substance, tightening its regulation for sale and possession to curb opioid-like abuse.

The new law is expected to remove these dangerous products from retail shelves.

Gov. Murphy unveiled the New Jersey Youth Mental Health Strategic Plan to expand care and prevention for young people — the plan outlines efforts to train educators, support families and boost digital citizenship while building on new state laws that improve crisis intervention and counseling.