Good morning, Morristown.

Target added 3,000 new food and beverage items in Q1 2026 and is cutting prices on thousands of products while investing $2 billion to revamp its stores + launching baby boutiques at several NJ locations with over 2,000 baby items.

AAA reported that national gas prices reached $4.56 per gallon during Memorial Day weekend—the highest in four years as summer travel began.

New Jersey ranked among the costliest for EV charging at 45 cents a kilowatt hour, urging drivers in Morristown to plan ahead.

New Jersey gas prices reached a four-year high ahead of Memorial Day weekend due to global oil supply concerns.

Local travelers can save on fuel by paying cash, filling up at wholesale clubs, and checking discount rates online + planning trips ahead.

The New Jersey Department of Education launched redesigned 2024-25 school performance reports online today, featuring interactive charts on test scores, teacher counts + graduation data to help families and educators track progress.

Enrollment has begun for the 16-week New Jersey Youth Corps program at Project Self-Sufficiency in Newton, where participants work toward a school equivalency diploma and job training.

Open houses are on Thursdays (May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18) and Fridays (May 29, June 5, June 12).

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs warned hotels and short-term rentals not to charge hidden fees ahead of FIFA World Cup matches in June and July, urging clear fee disclosure to protect travelers (per state consumer laws).

North Jersey sellers reduced prices for many properties as buyers act more cautiously in a shifting market.

In Morris County, 124 properties saw cuts in April (a 67.57% year-over-year jump) as sellers adjust high asking prices amid low inventory.

New York residents were offered discounted $50 tickets for 2026 World Cup games while New Jersey locals were excluded from the lottery.

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill is working to boost affordable transit fares for fans traveling to MetLife Stadium.

After increased registration following past World Cup matches, Gov. Sherrill announced plans for 26 new mini-pitches to boost youth soccer.

Players at Jackson Soccer Club are using these events to learn professional techniques + develop their skills.

Morris/Sussex softball teams are entering state playoffs with sectional finals set for June 4-5; key matchups—featuring Whippany Park, High Point, and Morris Knolls—could spark unexpected upsets as teams compete for advancement.

West Morris girls track team clinched the county title on May 21, their first win since 1976, and Morris Hills boys defended their title at the two-day Morris County Track and Field Championships.

Teams set new records in relays — a big win for local athletics.

North Stars Gymnastics Academy from Boonton achieved notable results at national and regional championships, including a balance beam title by Emma Roppatte (17).

Athletes earned multiple top ten finishes at the USA Gymnastics championships in Oklahoma City and the Level 9 Eastern Championships in Savannah.