Good morning, Morristown.

NASA astronaut Anil Menon—carrying tri-state pride—will launch in two weeks from his final training session in Russia.

He will study blood flow in space during his eight-month mission to the International Space Station.

Authorities responded Tuesday morning after pepper spray discharged inside a recycling facility in Mine Hill Township, prompting a hazardous materials call — teams secured the site and ensured safety.

Morris County Historical Society launched a self-guided driving tour featuring 19 African American sites across the county (funded by a New Jersey Economic Development Authority grant) as part of its Revolution to Revolutionary series, offering residents a hands-on look at local heritage.

The Morristown Jazz and Blues Festival will be held on Aug.

15 at the Morristown Green. Grammy-winning blues guitarist Christone (Kingfish) Ingram will headline with an 8 p.m. electric blues set, and the event is free for all who attend.

Renowned state climatologist David Robinson retired June 30 after 35 years of making weather simple — his successor John Krasting will continue to inform the public on climate trends.

Robinson now looks forward to travel and new adventures.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to the House floor Tuesday after receiving treatment for depression during an extended hospital stay following health concerns.

He thanked his family, constituents, colleagues and medical providers for their support and stressed the importance of mental health care.

A recent survey found that nine New Jersey hospitals rank among the top 200 nationally for heart care using patient surveys, safety data, and health professionals' reviews (including Morristown Medical Center), amid a long decline in heart disease deaths.

Fans from diverse backgrounds packed MetLife Stadium on June 30 to watch the France vs Sweden match, creating a vibrant community display (with supporters wearing jerseys representing many nations).

Upcoming games include Brazil vs Norway on July 5 and the World Cup Final on July 19.