Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of August.
Good morning, Morristown.
Morris County and Montville Township officials celebrated Tuesday the opening of the new 1.31-mile gravel hiking and biking trail in Montville Township with a ribbon-cutting ceremony — the project was built with $537,638 from the Morris County Trail Construction Grant Program.
Local customers can try Dunkin’s fall menu (launched Aug.
19) with pumpkin drinks and savory treats, while Starbucks will debut a fall lineup including the returning Pumpkin Spice Latte on Aug. 25 at nearby locations.
Actor Saul Rubinek stars as a blind baker matched with Barkley, a guide dog trained by the Seeing Eye, in the award-winning short film Babka.
A private screening with local puppy raisers took place today in Morristown, highlighting the community’s rich guide dog training legacy.
Chef Robbie Felice, the only New Jersey chef at the U.S. Open, will serve new dishes such as lemon teriyaki ramen (a blend of lemon chicken piccata and teriyaki) and Japanese-Italian fries at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center from Aug.
23 through Sept. 13.
An August LendingTree report shows New Jersey residents carry the highest average credit card balance at $9,733, a trend linked to higher incomes and rising prices.
Financial experts advise using 0% balance transfers (which can ease debt management) or consulting a nonprofit credit counselor to get help.
The NJBPU released a proposal yesterday — offering residents annual performance-based payments for grid support — and stakeholders may provide input at a virtual meeting Sept.
3 and submit written comments by 5 p.m. Sept. 10. The proposal aims to expand home battery storage to enhance energy resilience.
Morris County is one of five New Jersey locations selected to build behavioral health crisis centers, backed by $16.45 million in funding.
The centers will offer immediate assessment & treatment to help reduce emergency room visits, with rollout details to be announced.
Atlantic Health announced Monday that Dr. Vicki LoPachin has been named executive vice president and chief medical officer to lead clinical strategy and quality care — a role aimed at improving patient safety and advancing value-based care in Morristown.
Local food trucks are marking National Soft Serve Day by serving square-shaped soft serve — a fun twist on the classic ice cream that brings a new texture to this summer treat in the community.
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