Good morning, Morristown.

North Jersey will celebrate Fourth of July with fireworks, parades, and festivals marking the nation’s 250th anniversary (local events feature drone shows, live music and food trucks in Fair Lawn, Paramus, Newark, and more) as additional gatherings are scheduled.

More than 15 free attractions are open today across North Jersey for families and visitors to explore culture and history, including museum visits, nature centers, parks, and the Morristown National Historic Park (with free parking available at most venues).

In 1776, George Washington led 2,400 troops across the Delaware on Christmas night and won at Trenton before establishing a winter camp in Morristown.

The campaign is honored by exhibits and a new museum opening this summer at New Jersey’s Washington Crossing State Park — marking the 250th anniversary —.

Meteorologists say upcoming storms may bring straight-line winds, tornadoes & microbursts that can knock down trees and power lines.

Residents should follow weather updates as the system moves in over the next few days.

NJ Transit launched the DoorDash Meadowlands Rail Line on Thursday from Secaucus to MetLife Stadium, cutting train ticket prices from $150 to $98 with a $1.7M sponsorship by DoorDash.

Event days will feature trains every five minutes and buses every seven minutes — guided by multilingual ambassadors to assist fans.

New Jersey farmers are now eligible for federal emergency loans after Gov. Sherrill announced a USDA disaster designation for all 21 counties on Thursday + the move follows an April freeze that caused millions in crop losses.

Z Transportation Inc. purchased the 126,000 sqft former Casio America headquarters in Dover today for its new corporate base as part of its 20th anniversary, buying the property from Legacy Real Estate Developers.

The facility is located off Mt. Pleasant Avenue near Route 80 and the Rockaway Townsquare mall.

Homebuyers in Morristown are advised to use climate risk tools when shopping for properties.

Resources include NJ's Flood Indicator Tool (showing flood zones) and FEMA's Strong Homes Scale to assess risks from natural hazards.

After a comeback on June 10, the Knicks are one win from an NBA championship; the title game is set for June 13 as the World Cup begins at the renamed New York New Jersey Stadium (readers are invited to vote on which event matters more).

Organizers prepare local fan experiences and transit plans as NJ welcomes the World Cup; matches start at MetLife Stadium tomorrow at 6 p.m. with Morocco facing Senegal and several fan events planned around the region — ticketed transit services are encouraged to ensure safe travel.