Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of August.
Good morning, Morristown.
After Sophie Hsieh’s hot dog cart was damaged, donors helped her get a new cart when Glenbrook Brewery’s online fundraiser quickly exceeded its $10,000 goal on the Morristown Green; local fans rallied to keep her decades-long tradition alive.
New Jersey is ranked the second-best state to live in for 2026 by WalletHub.
The study compared 50 states on 51 key factors including affordability, safety and health—helping locals understand quality of life.
Filmmaker Peter Ferriero, raised in Lyndhurst and Paramus, debuts his documentary 'The Best Pizza is in LA' that suggests LA’s diverse pizza styles offer a bold alternative to local favorites—streaming on Prime, Apple TV and more today.
The Farmers' Almanac forecast for winter 2026-27 predicts an active season with heavy wet snow inland and mixed precipitation along coastal areas in the Mid-Atlantic as a strengthening El Niño shapes storm tracks.
Residents in northern New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania must watch changing conditions.
After Monday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot reached $975 million without a full winner, making it the eighth largest in game history.
The estimated cash option for Wednesday will be $422.3 million and a Double Play winner was reported in New Jersey (from local ticket sales) during a separate drawing.
The New Jersey Health Department reported zero West Nile virus cases as of Aug.
9 even as 227 mosquitoes tested positive across 18 counties, while New York City officials noted an increase in infected pools but no human illnesses have been recorded (residents are advised to remove standing water).
Residents seeking affordable housing can use the Affordable Homes New Jersey online portal to view 154 listings in more than 40 towns.
The portal — run by CGP&H, a state-approved administrative agent — lets users submit preliminary applications to join waiting lists across North Jersey.
New Jersey may host matches for the 2031 Women’s World Cup as a signed document from March 16, 2026 highlights the state's top tier stadium and transit options.
Gov. Sherrill’s spokesperson said the bid would be independent of New York (a shift from past joint hosting with the state).
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