Good morning, Morristown.

Wakefern Food Corp is asking local suppliers from states including New Jersey to apply via RangeMe for its 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit taking place this fall—applications must be submitted by August 12 and ten finalists will present their health-focused products for placement in ShopRite and other Wakefern banners.

Bumsuk Lee, 67, owner of New Paradise Spa on Route 46 in the Kenvil section of Roxbury, Morris County, was arrested on money laundering and promoting prostitution charges after authorities found money and items linked to prostitution during searches at the spa and his Flushing home — Sujin 'Rose' Huh, 43, was charged with engaging in prostitution.

A WalletHub report — released Tuesday — said New Jersey ranks 4th in early education among US states based on 12 key measures.

The study highlighted that only 11 states offer universal pre-K education — including metrics like pre-K enrollment, spending per child, and childcare fees — which shows New Jersey’s strong investment in early learning.

A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will visit the Washington Township Police Department on August 11 to review its policies, procedures, management and operations as part of a voluntary move toward accreditation+ verifying that the department meets best practice standards. The public and department employees can send comments by phone or email between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on that day.

Yesterday, U.S. News and World Report released its rankings showing six North Jersey hospitals among the best in the state—Hackensack University Medical Center became the first New Jersey hospital to be ranked among the top 20 nationally, reflecting the region's growing focus on advanced healthcare amid an aging population.