Good morning, Morristown.

Flemington mother Kaitlin Schmidt is competing in the 2026 Super Mom Competition to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and support families facing childhood medical challenges—she draws on her personal experience with loss and her son’s health struggles to inspire others.

Over one million New Jersey residents plan to travel for Memorial Day weekend from May 21 to May 25 as rising gas prices force careful planning — over 956,000 drivers are set to hit the road, while air travel sees a slight decline.

Stop & Shop will lower prices on thousands of items at 46 New Jersey stores in late May to help shoppers when inflation pushed grocery costs up 5.9% in the past year.

The discounts will include 9% off kaiser rolls, 10% off orange juice, and up to 28% off beef products.

Budd Lake (Morris County) is under a harmful algae bloom advisory after NJDEP tests on May 12 showed algae levels above safe limits; Mount Olive Township Health Department warns residents not to swim, drink or let pets use the water until tests confirm a drop in levels.

The EPA announced $33.6 million to help New Jersey communities test for PFAS and upgrade drinking water systems.

The funds come from a national program addressing emerging contaminants in drinking water.

The New Jersey General Assembly advanced two bills designed to improve mental health support for children and ban harmful social media practices that could trigger eating disorders.

The legislation, led by Assemblywoman Andrea Katz and Assemblyman Michael Venezia, will help hospitals share local care resources and hold platforms accountable.

At the Morris County Track & Field Championships, Kayla Ewing won the 400-meter hurdles on May 19 while West Morris runners broke records in sprints and jumps; the meet continues today at Boonton High School with additional events scheduled.

Four soccer teams will train at local sites in New Jersey for FIFA World Cup 2026—Brazil at Columbia Park in Morris Township, Haiti at Stockton University, Morocco at The Pingry School and Senegal at Rutgers University—to boost tourism as the region prepares to host eight matches including the final.

Morris Knolls girls golf team won its NWJAC title on May 19 at Farmstead Golf and Country Club (Andover Township) with senior Kendyl Croft, junior Olivia Gaglione, and Brielle Malone medaling in the tournament.

The program, established three years ago, has also twice won the NJAC and county championships.