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Morristown
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lawrenceville resident Jamie Ding extended his winning streak on Jeopardy! to seven straight with a $33,000 victory over Max Gencov and Erin Howard on March 23—boosting his seven-game total to $195,203 as he prepares for the Tournament of Champions. Daily Record
- ➤ New Jersey’s film industry is booming as major studio projects in Newark, Bayonne, and Monmouth County promise more jobs in the coming years. Spielberg’s upcoming film (Disclosure Day) includes scenes filmed in Morristown, spurring local excitement and investment. Daily Record
- ➤ North Jersey was once the cradle of film with studios in Fort Lee, West Orange, and Paterson that launched early hits and stars. The Barrymore Film Center honors that legacy (film historian Richard Koszarski says renewed local interest could revive the area). Daily Record
- ➤ Lucco Cucina + Bar's chicken parm is a finalist in NorthJersey.com's Chicken Parm Madness contest; the final winner will be announced on Thursday, Apr. 2. The dish is praised for its imported Italian tomatoes, quality chicken and Grande mozzarella. Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Centenary University Professor of Psychology Christine Floether was named the 2026 S.H.I.N.E. Educator of the Year by Child and Family Resources at a gala held on March 19 in Hackettstown. She was recognized for her dedication to education and for supporting low-income families in Morris County. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Lt. Spence Osaigbovo received the NAACP President’s Award on March 20 at the Morris Museum, honored by chapter President Vanessa Brown + officials for his work connecting law enforcement with the community. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ The Gateway commission plans to begin tunnel boring for the rail tunnel project between April and late September while Gov. Sherrill vows to fight in court to restore federal funding — contractors remain interested as bid packages resume following previous work pauses. Daily Record
- ➤ Today, the Morris County Office of Planning & Preservation opened the 2026 cycle for open space funding via the county's Preservation Trust Fund; applications must be submitted through a new online portal, with a training session on April 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. and a deadline of June 12. WRNJ Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Drew Fortescue, a top prospect from Don Bosco and Boston College, signed a three-year entry-level contract with the New York Rangers on March 21 and is expected to debut soon—he may join the team in Toronto on March 25 or play Friday night against the Blackhawks. Daily Record
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