Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
Good morning, Morristown.
Affinity Foundation raised a record $335,000 in 2025 to support nonprofits across New Jersey including local groups in Morristown through events and grassroots fundraising.
The foundation will expand its outreach in 2026 to help more residents in our region + boost community programs.
Cold War-era missile sites that once guarded New Jersey skies have been decommissioned and transformed into community spaces such as parks, schools, and housing developments.
The preserved Nike installation at Sandy Hook now offers guided tours on select weekends from April through November.
New Jersey schools must complete 180 days of instruction and may reclaim days like spring break or extend the school year if snow days run out — parents should check refund policies for spring travel.
NJ Transit resumed train, light rail, and bus services on modified schedules Tuesday after a major snowstorm dropped up to two feet of snow; public workers cleared roads + power while officials warned of icy conditions tonight.
ShopRite pharmacies are offering free Wellness Your Way Starter Kits for customers prescribed GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, which include a protein shake sample, hydration multiplier, collagen powder and coupons for select groceries + are available while supplies last.
Voters are invited to join NorthJersey Eats’ Chicken Parm Madness contest today through Friday, Feb.
27 to select North Jersey’s top chicken parm; the Elite Eight round begins March 3 with further rounds on March 10 and finals on March 17 before the April 2 winner announcement.
Jack Hughes, his brother Quinn and their mom Ellen appeared on NBC's Today (Feb.
24) after he scored an overtime winner against Canada, giving the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team its third gold medal.
North Jersey high school boys basketball tournaments offer live brackets updated with game scores; public school sectional winners will advance to state semifinals on Mar 10-11 and finals on Mar 14-15 while non-public winners meet on Mar 12.
High school girls basketball state tournaments begin in North Jersey with brackets for teams from Bergen, Passaic, Morris, and Sussex counties.
Public school sectionals lead to semifinals on March 10-11 and finals on March 14-15, while non-public winners advance to state finals on March 12 (scores update live).
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