Morning
Morristown
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dunkin' has launched its limited-edition Valentine's Day menu at North Jersey stores, available from Jan. 28 through Feb. 17, featuring new sweet sips and returning donuts including the Brownie Batter donut — each special 25-count Munchkins tin purchase donates $2 to support a local charity. Daily Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, The Jersey Eats Podcast features recommendations for the best local pizza spots, including Stirling Tavern in Morristown, as part of its weekly discussion on North Jersey food. The podcast guides listeners to classic slices, Detroit-style pies + unique local recipes. Daily Record
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mikie Sherrill took office on Jan. 20 as New Jersey faces slow job growth and a 3.4% GDP in Q3 2025 that trails the national average. The administration will use a Get to Yes strategy & invest in local startups and long-term projects to boost affordability & business growth. Daily Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local experts advise residents to set thermostats at 68 to 70 degrees to battle the ongoing deep freeze, and lowering the temperature when asleep or away may cut heating bills + save energy. Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than 40 local groups gathered at St. Peter's Episcopal Church yesterday for Project Homeless Connect while official counters begin the annual Point-in-Time Count today at 8 a.m. and continue until midnight—county officials announced an extra $300,000 for homelessness prevention and emergency services. Daily Record
- ➤ A U.S. Census Bureau report shows New Jersey added 41,861 residents from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025 and grew from about 9.51 million to 9.55 million; the state ranked 10th in numeric growth nationwide as international migration sharply fell. Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Orangetheory Fitness in Morristown is offering a $2 per day membership (valid through January 31) that gives expert coaching and a mix of strength and cardio workouts for all fitness levels as locals work toward their 2026 fitness goals. Daily Record
- ➤ Three Atlantic Health centers, including Morristown Medical Center & Overlook Medical Center, were named among America’s Best Hospitals for 2026 per Healthgrades research; Chilton Medical Center earned recognition among America’s 250 Best Hospitals. The awards reflect top clinical performance with Morristown Medical Center noted for 11 consecutive years of excellence. WRNJ Radio
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Morristown families can explore kid-friendly Valentine’s Day gift ideas like themed books, toys, crafts, and treats for toddlers to tweens. The guide highlights affordable picks ahead of Saturday, Feb. 14 (offering options for every age). Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chatham boys won their first indoor title while Roxbury girls clinched a county win since 2006 at the Morris County track meet. It took place on Jan. 28 at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex — records were broken and standout performances emerged. Daily Record
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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