Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of June.
Good morning, Morristown.
Wawa is launching its annual HoagieFest this week — the promotion offers two meal deals with a hoagie or wrap, chips and a drink until July 26.
Customers can choose between a $6 shorti meal and a $8 classic option at local stores.
A new study by Innerbody Research shows that New Jersey tops the nation in ice cream love.
The study highlights that while strawberry is the favorite flavor nationwide, locals prefer chocolate chip & cookie dough.
A new list of five high-paying jobs over $100K appears in Greater North Jersey, offering roles in media, IT, medical technology and construction.
The opportunities range from remote to on-site work and provide promising options for local job seekers.
A WalletHub study released ahead of Independence Day shows New Jersey ranked among the 15 most independent states and came in 13th overall based on factors such as debt, savings, and public assistance (using 39 metrics).
A feud between Amtrak and NJ Transit has delayed over $300 million in repair projects on the Northeast Corridor today — state lawmakers say letters exchanged by both sides have kept funding unsettled.
William Livingston planned a quiet life at Liberty Hall in Elizabethtown but became governor when the Revolution called.
He guided New Jersey through fierce challenges and helped shape early state government—his work later contributed to the nation’s founding.
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has paused the Next New Jersey Program-AI to review tax breaks given to data centers after concerns about rising utility costs, while Governor Sherrill’s office will study whether the benefits justify the expenses for local communities.
A new survey by RV Windshield Replacement shows three budget-friendly New Jersey road trips for families to explore this summer, featuring routes from Newark to Cape May via Asbury Park, another from Trenton through Toms River to Batsto Village, and one from the Hudson area to Morristown to the Delaware Water Gap.
New Jersey’s housing affordability report card gives the state a D rating with a score of 36.4, an eight-spot drop from last year.
The report measured 2025 data and noted high new construction premiums (71.6%) along with rising listing prices, reflecting ongoing affordability challenges.
The Devils traded former No.2 overall pick Simon Nemec and right winger Maxim Tsyplakov to the Calgary Flames on June 23 in exchange for two conditional first-round picks, a 2026 second-round pick and defenseman Etienne Morin.
On Monday, Golfweek released New Jersey’s top 14 public golf courses.
Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg led the list with Ballyowen ranked first plus two other courses, while Seaview Golf Course in Galloway and several North Jersey favorites rounded out the top picks.
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