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Morristown
Friday, July 25th, 2025
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation and the Board of County Commissioners unveiled a digital project (ZIP Code: Morris County Postal History) that shows 250 years of local postal history, including early Revolutionary War services. The project invites community members to share stories of postal workers (by contacting Cultural and Historic Resources Specialist Jan Williams) to add to the county record. WRNJ Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Maria Isaza, dean of the School of Health Professions and Natural Sciences at County College of Morris, received the Excellence in Community Engagement Award from the Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network—recognizing her years of strong support for local education and community programs. She has led many initiatives in Morris County and will continue to serve the community with dedication. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer sharply criticized PJM for a recent electricity auction that will increase NJ utility bills by 45%—he called on the federal review to address the grid operator’s mismanagement and rising costs for local families. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ Governor Phil Murphy signed a law on July 24 that lets drivers use a digital driver’s license on their cellphone — the Motor Vehicle Commission will work over the next few years to set up this option while still offering physical cards. News 12 New Jersey
- ➤ The NJ Assembly committee voted on July 24 to advance a bill that will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism into law — a measure to help law enforcement identify hate crimes. The bill now awaits approval in both legislative chambers — then it will go to the governor for final approval. Daily Record
- ➤ Officials warned that a federal plan to transform the Army will shift $500 million in annual funding and could lead to nearly 1,000 job losses at Picatinny Arsenal—a key military research facility in Morris County. Leaders from both parties, including Gov. Murphy, have urged the Defense Department to review the proposal before it harms the base's role in defense and local employment. Daily Record
- ➤ Cameras on low, gray metal posts are already used in Bergen County towns and will soon be installed in Dover to capture photos of cars parked for more than 30 seconds. Municipal Parking Services installs the SafetyStick cameras — and local businesses worry the system may hurt quick parking stops as tickets cost about $50 each. News 12 New Jersey
- ➤ Assemblyman Michael Inganamort testified Thursday in support of Assembly Bill 3558 that would adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition of antisemitism — he said the measure clearly separates protected speech from hate-fueled language — during a contentious state committee hearing. He added that his district’s small Jewish community does not limit his duty to serve all residents — stressing his commitment to uphold justice for everyone — in his remarks. WRNJ Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hackettstown Medical Center and Newton Medical Center received the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2025 Lantern Award — honoring their teams for outstanding leadership, education and innovation in emergency care. The award will be displayed in the departments and recognized in upcoming ENA publications as well as at the Emergency Nursing conference in New Orleans from Sept. 17-20. WRNJ Radio
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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