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Morristown
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Morris County officials and community partners hosted Project Homeless Connect this week at St. Peter's Episcopal Church to provide free services and essential resources for residents facing homelessness. The event also launched the county’s annual homelessness count to guide support and funding. WRNJ Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local article explores New Jersey’s star-studded heritage by detailing how celebrities, including Morristown native Peter Dinklage, traced their roots in the state. The report connects famous names from space, film + music to their hometown origins for local pride. Daily Record
- ➤ A local report lists 25 famous New Jersey natives — including Morristown-born actor Peter Dinklage, known for his Game of Thrones role — and details each celebrity’s journey from their hometowns to global fame. Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Paul Aronsohn ended his eight-year term as New Jersey’s disability ombudsman and left a final report with guidance for the next leader to better serve families. His work built the office into a national model by reaching out to people with developmental disabilities. Daily Record
- ➤ FirstEnergy reminds residents that its workers may enter areas near private property for routine maintenance, vegetation management, or emergency repairs without always giving prior notice. Residents with questions should contact FirstEnergy Customer Care. WRNJ Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Many New Jerseyans are choosing bare-bones ACA plans ahead of tomorrow's Jan. 31 enrollment deadline (with bronze selections rising to 30% this year) to avoid fines as soaring premiums push residents to opt for higher deductibles. This shift comes amid reduced federal subsidies and slowed new enrollments. Daily Record
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