Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Authorities and Buddha Dog Rescue & Recovery recovered a dog named Raven in Rockaway Tuesday at 6:39 p.m. after she escaped a shed where she was trapped for four days without food or water — a trap and camera monitoring helped secure her safety.
🎭 Culture
Morris County is set to bring the Revolutionary era to life with reenactors, tours, and trivia during a three-day Living History Weekend in Morristown from Sept.
25 to Sept. 27 as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
Local news spotlights historic New Jersey houses of worship, including a Gothic chapel on a private island and the nation’s largest Hindu temple in Robbinsville, that display centuries of art and faith.
Visitors should check tour schedules before exploring these active sites.
Two NW New Jersey teens, Brennan Scott aged 17 from Denville and Mia Sanchez aged 15 from Franklin, performed as Junior Stardusters at Ellen’s Stardust Diner in Times Square last Tuesday — they were chosen from over 300 applicants to join the Kids’ Night on Broadway program.
📰 Economy
New Jersey lost nearly 26,000 jobs between June and July, including 13,400 in professional services + 7,300 in leisure hospitality.
The state's unemployment dipped as more workers left the job market amid slow national growth.
NJ Transit reported a $4 million loss after operating World Cup shuttles that moved over 370,000 riders this summer.
The agency plans to cover the deficit by selling or leasing real estate before its fiscal year ends on June 30.
🏥 Health
A WalletHub study finds that New Jersey ranked third for teen driver safety in 2026 based on low fatality rates plus strong distracted-driving laws and licensing requirements, with summer proving a popular time for teens to earn their licenses.
🏈 Sports
On Aug. 25, 2026, New Jersey released its Super 25 rankings for high school football ahead of the season; the list, featuring 14 public and 11 non-public teams, includes matchups (Toms River North vs. Northern Highlands, Shabazz vs. Atlantic City, and Red Bank Catholic vs. DePaul) scheduled for early games.
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