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Morristown
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chris Farella of Brothers Smokehouse in Ramsey is competing on Food Network’s 'BBQ Brawl' at Star Hill Ranch in Austin, Texas — the show pits pitmasters against celebrity-led teams in intense challenges. Episodes debuted May 11 and now stream on HBO Max. Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State Sen. Anthony Bucco’s bill to boost school bus safety for students with disabilities advanced in the Senate Education Committee. The bill would require 911 calls during emergencies, add interior cameras, and provide state funding for training and equipment upgrades. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey Operation Lifesaver has received nearly $200,000 in federal funding for a rail safety outreach campaign that will use high-visibility billboards and safety blitzes at train stations in September — an effort paired with NJ Transit's plan to educate pedestrians, cyclists and motorists about safe practices. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ NJ Transit is set to upgrade services with a refreshed app (with 40% fewer clicks) for buying tickets, checking schedules and tracking real-time departures. Gov. Sherrill said riders will see these changes this summer and additional improvements as the agency modernizes trains and buses. Daily Record
- ➤ NJ Transit has lowered round-trip World Cup ticket fares to $98, following earlier reductions from $150 to $105. Gov. Sherrill announced the price drop Tuesday evening — tickets are on sale today via the NJ Transit app. News 12 New Jersey
- ➤ The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Hope Hub Program received the Outstanding Community Partnership Award at the 2026 Excellence in Policing Awards ceremony, recognizing its work since launching in March 2021 to connect law enforcement and healthcare professionals and over 80 partners in supporting at-risk families. WRNJ Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Atlantic Health in Morristown introduced the Phagenyx System, a neuromodulation therapy using low-energy electrical pulses to restore swallowing function for stroke patients. The system was first used at Morristown Medical Center in February and later at Summit’s Overlook Medical Center. WRNJ Radio
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