Good morning, Morristown.

Glen Ridge High School senior Esmae Keswin, 17, is making an impact by launching Hands4Hope, writing Mossy the Bear to teach kindness, and raising over $2,700 for children in foster care while building a Reading Garden at Cooper School in Montclair.

Jersey Mike’s, a New Jersey-founded sandwich chain, began trading on the New York Stock Exchange Thursday (JMKE) and said it plans to expand to 15,000 restaurants worldwide; former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and actor Danny DeVito attended the event.

A new LendingTree study finds New Jersey ranks fifth for raising a child as families spend nearly $32,000 a year during the first five years, with infant day care costing about $20,213.

The report uses data from two-earner households earning the national median income.

The Joe Kubert School is moving to County College of Morris for the fall semester, with a signing event on August 17 at CCM’s Randolph campus.

The move offers students access to tutoring, academic advising and facilities — preserving its legacy as a launchpad for cartoon and graphic art careers.

County College of Morris will launch its new Associate of Science degree in Theatre Technology this fall — enrollment is open for Fall 2026 and students will gain hands-on training in lighting, sound, stage operations and scenic design at the college's performance venues.

A Rutgers study shows that many people are using at-home FIT kits incorrectly, which has led to more late-stage colon cancer cases in New Jersey.

Local health centers are now testing new methods (such as mailing FIT kits) to help improve regular screening.

Lidl recalled its 11.6-ounce Eridanous Shortbread Cookies due to undeclared allergens including wheat, soy, milk, and eggs.

Customers in Morristown should discard or return any box distributed between July 22 and July 25.

Three Atlantic Health emergency departments earned the 2026 ENA Lantern Award—recognizing excellence in emergency nursing and innovation as the Union campus department marked a record sixth consecutive cycle while Morristown and CentraState added to 126 honored nationwide.

The Jersey Eats Podcast named top burger spots in North Jersey yesterday, highlighting favorites like The Committed Pig in Morristown and Steve's Burgers in Garfield and featuring a mix of classic meat bombs and fusion burgers on its 20-minute show, available on major platforms.