Morning
Morristown
Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 39-year-old man from Yonkers was charged with resisting arrest after a traffic stop near Church Street in Mount Olive Township on July 15 at 3:39 p.m. when he resisted an officer's effort to take him into custody for having a suspended license and an outstanding arrest warrant in Elizabeth, and he was released on his own recognizance pending a court appearance. WRNJ Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Happy Gilmore 2 will debut on Netflix on July 25 and stars Adam Sandler along with familiar faces returning in this iconic sequel. The film was shot across New Jersey and an open casting call in Morristown drew thousands—causing a traffic backup that showed strong local interest. Daily Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Select schools in Hunterdon, Warren and Morris counties were awarded state grants as part of the Trees for Schools program to plant over 4,500 trees on campuses in spring 2026—40 institutions will receive grants ranging from $10,000 to $250,000. The funding will cover planning, purchasing, planting and maintenance for three years. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law on Thursday that expands driver education to include pedestrian and cyclist safety—this law updates tests and coursework with new rules and penalties, and it takes effect immediately amid rising traffic fatality concerns. Local drivers can expect revised guidelines at DMV schools as New Jersey works to improve road safety. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new law in Maplewood on Thursday that requires drivers to learn road-sharing rules—covering passing techniques and penalties—to help protect motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. The law will take effect in August and comes after more than 690 families lost a loved one in traffic crashes over the past year. News 12 New Jersey
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross reminded pet owners in New Jersey to protect their pets from heat stroke by providing fresh water, shade, and careful exercise as summer temperatures soar—owners should start cooling pets with water and check rectal temperatures if signs like heavy panting or red gums appear. WRNJ Radio
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
One is not born, but rather becomes, oneself.
~ Simone de Beauvoir
About Morning Morristown
Welcome to the Morning Morristown, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Morristown, New Jersey community. If you like the Morning Morristown, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Morristown.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Morristown and across New Jersey. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Morning Morristown
A free Morristown community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://morningmorristown.com/sitemap