Morristown Local News – Saturday, January 31st, 2026

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Saturday, January 31st, 2026

Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Saks Off 5th (a Saks Global brand) is closing three NJ stores today as part of a plan to shutter 34 locations following its bankruptcy filing. Additional closures will occur on Feb. 2 while the Bergen Town Center location remains open. Daily Record

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Matthew Whitaker, 24, from Hackensack will compete for a Grammy on Sunday for his arrangement 'Super Mario Praise Break' with the 8-Bit Big Band; the music prodigy, who began his career at age 3, continues to tour internationally (noted for his video game-infused jazz). Daily Record

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Atlantic Health named Dr. Melissa Lozano as its new system medical director for women’s health, and she will lead the growth of care across local hospitals and clinics. Officials say her appointment will boost coordinated services for women in Morristown. WRNJ Radio
➤ Dr. Kenneth L. DiStefano opened the NJ Hair Institute clinic at 10 Lanidex Plaza West in Parsippany, offering personalized hair restoration services with techniques like follicular unit extraction and scalp micropigmentation. The clinic is now accepting patients from New Jersey+ nearby areas. WRNJ Radio

LIFESTYLE NEWS

➤ Real Dog Rescue featured three adoptable dogs—Maxi, Bree and Phoebe—after their owner died, and the rescue hopes the trio finds homes together. Interested adopters should call 201-632-3644 to apply. Daily Record

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