Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
Good morning, Morristown.
🏛️ Government
Attorney General Matt Platkin announced a new real-time tracking system for rape kits that lets survivors check kit status today—following investigations that found thousands of kits went untested—and ordered law enforcement to test all kits requested by survivors.
The Murphy administration announced today $150M in County Aid to support local infrastructure projects across New Jersey’s 21 counties.
Counties must submit eligible projects to NJDOT by December 1 to secure funds based on population and road mileage—ensuring roads and bridges remain safe.
🏥 Health
Health officials in Somerset and Middlesex counties issued alerts after a Piscataway skunk tested positive for rabies and a teenager in Warren received treatment following a fox attack in early July.
They urge local pet owners to vaccinate animals and avoid contact with wild creatures—officials note that rising development increases wildlife interactions.
Today, Atlantic Health System announced that Morristown Medical Center ranked second and Overlook Medical Center ranked third in U.S. News and World Report's 2025–2026 Best Hospital rankings.
The rankings show strong care performance—making Atlantic the only system in New Jersey with two top-three hospitals.
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