Morning
Morristown
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ WalletHub's analysis ranked New Jersey 46th overall and the fifth-worst state to start a business in 2026 due to high labor costs and expensive office space; the study measured 25 startup factors affecting local entrepreneurs in Morristown. Local business owners are watching the report closely as challenges continue to mount. WRNJ Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Officials announced a $244.4m state package on Jan. 8 that will upgrade fire alarms, roofs, HVAC and other systems at 23 colleges (including $3.9m for upgrades at Saint Elizabeth University in Morristown) to ensure safe and compliant campuses. Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Six New Jersey college basketball players competed yesterday at the Prudential Center during the Coretta Scott King Classic, where TCU's Olivia Miles scored 24 points in a close game. Other local stars from Michigan and Vanderbilt also shone as they battled on national television (bringing hometown pride to the tournament). Daily Record
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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