Good morning, Morristown.

The regional host committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is launching the Welcome World Reward Program to boost small businesses starting May 25 at MetLife Stadium.

The online system enables shops to join a digital directory, offer promotions, and reward fans with points + tickets and merchandise.

Paramus native Jake Thistle advanced to the American Idol Top 14 on March 30; one betting market gave him less than a 1% chance while another set his odds at 6%.

Fans can vote online if he makes the Top 12.

Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn presents '1776' from April 5 to May 2 with previews starting today.

The musical, echoing debates over compromise during the founding era, uses local historic nods - including a reference to the Raritan River - to connect past and present.

New Jersey native Jamie Ding earned his 13th straight win on Jeopardy on March 31 as he easily beat his competitors; his performance moved him up the all-time money and wins lists and secured a spot in the Tournament of Champions.

County College of Morris will present the musical Yankee Doodle Dandy (running April 15 to 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Dragonetti Auditorium) as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, and CCM student Bryan Torres stars as George M.

Cohan in a fresh take on his Broadway legacy.

Gas prices have surpassed $4 in parts of the state—recording $4.091 in Cape May and $4.015 in Ocean counties—and rose due to tensions in the Middle East as of March 31.

A new report from NJ Policy Perspective says artificial intelligence data centers are driving rising electric bills in New Jersey as they could use nearly 10% of state power over the next four years.

Lawmakers might soon set measures (like cost-sharing and clearer disclosure) to ease household costs.

Atlantic Health introduced artificial intelligence technology to improve colonoscopy screening by contacting patients in advance with personalized guidance and appointment reminders.

The system achieved a 43 percent call response rate and reduced patient call workload by 38 percent in its initial 30 days in Morristown.