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Morristown
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Francesca’s filed for bankruptcy on Feb. 9 and plans to close its 17 New Jersey stores in major malls; it is offering discounts between 25% & 40% while facing ongoing supply chain and system challenges. Daily Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lunar New Year celebrations will enchant North Jersey residents from Feb. 15 onward as towns host lion dances, cultural shows and festive markets. Nearby communities such as East Rutherford, Englewood and Fort Lee plan family events to honor the Year of the Fire Horse. Daily Record
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices across New Jersey may reach just over $3 a gallon by spring as forecasts show a 10–30 cent increase from current levels; refineries will switch to the more expensive summer blend as demand picks up with warmer weather. Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey ranks as the sixth most educated state in 2026 according to WalletHub’s study — the report shows that college graduates earn about $600 to $1,400 more per week and compares 18 metrics across all states. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey has started mailing paper checks today under its Stay NJ property tax relief program for qualifying seniors and disabled residents. The first quarterly payment averaging $637 is issued to about 430,000 taxpayers, with additional benefits scheduled later this year. WRNJ Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey now lets pharmacists dispense FDA-authorized at-home COVID-19 and flu test kits without a prescription — officials say this will help residents test early and get treatment faster. WRNJ Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lenape Valley Regional High School varsity cheer team competed at the national championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando and earned the top Medium Game Day score among New Jersey teams, finishing 14th – a milestone for the 22-member Patriots coached by Millan, Verdon and Blazier. WRNJ Radio
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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