Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of June.
Good morning, Morristown.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and team members joined North Jersey nonprofit I Want To Mow Your Lawn on June 18 at 4:35 p.m. to clean a Leonia home as part of HOPE Week, which supports older adults, veterans and those facing financial hardships.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy praised Bucky's Pizza in Chatham on Thursday, June 18, 2026, giving it an 8.5 for its taste, crunch, and steady slice.
The pizza’s success—born from a parking lot start and a true local dream—is already drawing excited diners.
The Folk Project brings live music, dance and open mic events to Morristown starting tonight with its $20 Friday Troubadour concert—offering two main acts and community participation; upcoming events include a comedy night on June 26 and folk, bluegrass and storytelling shows through July.
A bipartisan Senate bill will provide nearly $65M for farmland preservation and stewardship projects, including $56.6M for easements, $2.6M for conservation, and $5.5M for administration.
Sponsored by Sen. Parker Space (R-Morris, Sussex, Warren), the bill now advances to further legislative review.
New Jersey awarded $16.2 million for local recycling programs, with Parsippany-Troy Hills receiving $134,006 to improve recycling centers and education efforts statewide.
The funds come from a $3-per-ton trash surcharge designed to support the state’s $6 billion recycling industry.
Gov. Sherrill signed a bill on Thursday that requires public schools to display free meal program links and videos; state officials announced over 680,000 children will soon receive a $120 Summer EBT benefit.
The law aims to reduce barriers for families facing food insecurity.
This summer, local food writer Kara VanDooijeweert spotlights five rooftop bars from Wood-Ridge and Weehawken to Morristown, where guests enjoy creative cocktails and curated menus — a fresh way to savor North Jersey’s skyline views.
Local boys lacrosse teams ended their season with championships and finalized the Top 10 ranking.
Delbarton won the Kirst Cup final on June 18 while Sparta earned its first Group title & several teams secured their final spots in the rankings.
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