Good morning, Morristown.

The Jersey Eats Podcast shows the best appetizer spots in North Jersey, including Jack’s Surf and Turf’s lobster bisque, Star Tavern’s fried calamari, and Saddle River Inn’s wagyu beef tataki.

The weekly podcast helps listeners find local food treats.

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution designating February 2026 as Black History Month to mark the 100th anniversary of the first Black History Week (a centennial milestone).

Officials noted efforts to preserve historic documents and plan an annual Juneteenth reception in Morristown.

Sen. Kristin Corrado's bill to support New Jersey's craft beverages advanced out of the Senate Economic Growth Committee, aiming to launch a retail promotion program and grant fund for local brewers, wineries and distilleries — the program will use tax receipts from craft beverage sales to boost industry growth.

The County College of Morris Foundation received a $1M grant from Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation to fund new dental programs at its Center for Health Professions, currently under construction in Randolph Township.

The 80,000 sqft facility is scheduled to open in winter, marking the largest corporate gift in CCM history.

New freshwater fishing regulations will take effect Feb.

17, expanding trout opportunities by eliminating the lake closure and revising wild brown trout limits in the Pequannock River while adding 23 stocked ponds for families.

Since the Jan. 25 snowstorm, several North Jersey towns have reminded pet owners to pick up dog waste from public areas (including parks) to prevent health risks.

The law requires immediate cleanup with fines ranging from $50 to $2,000 for violations.

As Valentine's Day nears, FirstEnergy urges residents to secure helium-filled foil balloons after 24 outages occurred in the JCP&L service area last year — with metallic balloons causing 96 outages companywide.

Customers are advised to secure and safely dispose of balloons to prevent future power issues.

The NJ Board of Public Utilities certified the state’s 25th electricity auction, setting new supply rates for residential service starting June 1.

JCP&L customers will see a 1.6% increase to an average of $137.47 while bill credits will help offset rising costs.

Local businesses are turning superstition into deals this Friday as Krispy Kreme gives away coupons for 13,000 dozens of Original Glazed donuts + Blairstown Diner serves spooky menu specials.

North Jersey tattoo shops also host flash sales with themed discounts all day.