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Morristown
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Morris Family Justice Center celebrated 10 years of service to abuse survivors on Friday. County officials — law enforcement leaders and community partners honored a decade of coordinated support in the community. WRNJ Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey’s Jamie Ding won his 22nd straight Jeopardy game on Monday, Apr. 13, closing in on a Top 5 record and earning a Tournament of Champions spot. Ding, a Lawrenceville resident working in affordable housing, received praise from Gov. Sherrill + local fans for his success. Daily Record
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Highlands Council has launched a new tourism website — enjoynjhighlands.com — that highlights hiking, history and dining across the region. It offers curated itineraries, planning tools and details on lodging and events to boost visitor numbers and local economy. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ North Jersey inflation increased 4.5% in March as gas prices surged 18.2% and costs for groceries, rent and medical care climbed. Local experts say rising living costs—combined with stagnant wages—may strain household budgets. Daily Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey laws protect bird nests on Morristown properties, so residents must not remove or relocate them without a permit. DEP official Vincent Grassi said only authorized agencies may act in emergencies (this helps keep young birds safe). Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers and regulators are considering new energy tariff rules to protect everyday ratepayers from subsidizing data center costs and rising electric bills; the proposal calls for grid-impact studies and risk-based pricing to separate AI energy expenses in New Jersey. Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Residents can vote for the Morris/Sussex Baseball Player of the Week—recognizing April 6-12 achievements—until 5 p.m. Thursday (nominations were provided by local coaches). Daily Record
- ➤ Ian Curley (22-year-old Drew University senior) has revived the Park Regional boys lacrosse team by implementing team lifts and shared dinners at Hanover Park High School since last October. The coach aims for a .500 record and a county win with his fast-paced offense. Daily Record
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