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Morristown
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ County College of Morris President Dr. Anthony J. Iacono was named New Jersey's top community college leader by Business in New Jersey as part of the inaugural Best: Higher Education Leaders ranking. He is credited for boosting student success and launching workforce programs — efforts that serve community needs. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The NJ Department of Labor added eight businesses to its enforcement list (The WALL) for unpaid wages and workers’ compensation violations, including a Morris County pizzeria that owes $45,000 and is barred from receiving public contracts until its debts are settled. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ Today, Assemblyman Chris Tully introduced bill A 3070 to ban potassium bromate in flour, which many local pizza makers support because they already use unbromated flour. The move follows New York's Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act and could boost healthier pizza dough in our community. Daily Record
- ➤ A new state law signed by Gov. Mikie Sherrill on May 7 bans third-party platforms from trading restaurant reservations, with a $500 daily fine for violations to protect local eateries from scalping & empty tables. Daily Record
- ➤ Morris County and FDU leaders honored 90 seniors who enlisted in the armed forces last week at FDU's Florham campus. The ceremony celebrated the 10th anniversary of Our Community Salutes of North Jersey and featured an Oath of Enlistment by retired Army Maj. Gen. Edward Chrystal. WRNJ Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined 21 state attorneys general urging the FDA to keep strict rules for flavored vape products – they say that easing oversight could expose kids to higher nicotine risks. The group warned that relaxing limits might increase access to harmful flavors. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ Fifteen of New Jersey's 68 hospitals — including Morristown Medical Center — have maintained an A safety rating for patient care over the past two and a half years, showing steady improvements in infection control after the COVID challenges. Daily Record
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In April, New Jersey recorded 16,411 active listings—with 11,592 new and a median price of $554,495—while homes took about 32 days to sell. North Jersey counties showed mixed trends, as most saw an increase in price reductions. Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Jersey Fan Hub will host 16 World Cup watch parties at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison this summer. Adults pay $10 while kids attend free; Family Day on June 14 features meet-and-greets, youth programs and a concert series (including Kidz Bop and KYGO). Daily Record
- ➤ Today, the New York Giants released their 2026 NFL schedule featuring 17 games, including a home game against Washington for Thursday Night Football on Nov. 12. The schedule shows prime time matchups + travel dates so fans know when and where each game will be played. Daily Record
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