Good morning, Morristown.

New Jersey Catholics expressed shock and joy on Thursday when cardinals elected an American pope in Vatican City.

Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost) is a Chicago native (a 1977 Villanova graduate) who many expect will relate well to American society.

County College of Morris has opened a modern baking kitchen in its new Center for Entrepreneurship and Culinary Science that will fully open next spring.

The lab has special ovens—like combi ovens, marble-topped tables, and a dough sheeter—and local chefs will help students learn to bake bread and pastries.

Lincoln Park Middle School in Morris County warned its students not to try the dangerous TikTok trend known as the 'Chromebook Challenge' that risks sparks, smoke and fire on school-issued laptops—school officials said students who damage their devices will face full repair costs and disciplinary action. Officials across the country are cautioning against the trend, and a Connecticut student was hospitalized on May 8 after a Chromebook fire and now faces criminal charges.

NJDEP Fish and Wildlife advises residents to leave young wildlife undisturbed as spring arrives in Morristown — the agency notes that deer fawns are best protected when they remain hidden from predators while their mothers feed.

This week, Morris County officials—including the Tourism Bureau, 250th Anniversary Steering Committee, and the Board of County Commissioners—launched a new website, morriscounty250.org, to serve as the central hub for events and updates celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

The site, designed with local partners, will provide residents with educational resources and details on public programs through 2026.

The American Red Cross urged New Jersey residents to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season starting June 1 by gathering emergency supplies and checking insurance coverage.

Officials recommend assembling a go kit (including food, water, medication, and flashlights) and downloading the free emergency app (with tips for before, during, and after storms).