Morning
Morristown
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Twelve new restaurants have opened in North Jersey today, offering house-made pasta, fire-roasted chicken and creative burritos (from Italian in Northvale to Latin American in Morristown) and other diverse cuisines across neighboring towns. Daily Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The visuals desk at The Bergen Record and NorthJersey.com selected favorite March images that captured community events from the Morristown St. Patrick's Day parade on South Street to wildlife rescue efforts in Byram Township. This photo roundup highlights local life in early spring. Daily Record
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A WalletHub study finds New Jersey ranks as the sixth-best state for working at home, noting strong internet access and affordability yet a lower share of remote workers. The report compares key metrics like cost, comfort and cybersecurity from all 50 states and D.C. WRNJ Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ County College of Morris is accepting registrations for Fall 2026 with over 100 career programs including a new accelerated online degree for working adults (CCM Accelerate lets students earn an Associate of Science in Business in 18 months). The semester starts Aug. 27 in Randolph Township. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ Senators Bucco and Tiver introduced a bill to boost school funding for districts in the Highlands and Pinelands. The proposal would give extra aid to districts where development limits revenue (to support students) and ease financial burdens (for families). WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that companies like Kalshi may accept sports wagers as the CFTC holds exclusive control, overturning claims by NJ regulators to oversee prediction markets. NJ Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said she may consider next steps to enforce state gaming rules & safety standards. Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Atlantic Health was named to Fortune and Great Place to Work’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the 17th year and ranked No. 75, highlighting its strong employee culture and focus on well-being. The health system serves the region with over 550 care sites, including our local medical center. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ Larry Grogin is running 100 marathons in 100 days from Franklin Lakes + California to raise awareness for Parkinson’s and promote exercise as medicine. The 71-year-old began his journey on March 24 and has raised about $150,000 for Strides for Humanity through the Davis Phinney Foundation. Daily Record
- ➤ Heath Village in Washington Township will host a free seminar on Tuesday, April 14 at 11 a.m. to help residents plan future healthcare decisions by documenting wishes, completing a living will, and appointing a power of attorney. Registration is required and light refreshments will be provided. WRNJ Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voting is open for Morris-Sussex Softball Player of the Week, recognizing local high school athletes for performances from March 30-April 5; votes must be cast by 5 p.m. Thursday. Daily Record
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