Good morning, Morristown.

Doherty-owned Applebee’s restaurants will offer kids a free meal with the purchase of an adult entrée this Labor Day weekend, Sept.

5–7 — the deal is available for children 12 and under with a limit of two free meals per adult order at all locations in New Jersey.

AAA reports gas prices have risen to $4.04 per gallon compared to $3.05 last Labor Day.

With the holiday travel period from Sept. 3 to Sept. 7 and busy roads to the Jersey Shore, local travelers are urged to leave early to avoid delays.

AAA reports that gas prices remain above $4, making this August likely the priciest one on record.

Morristown residents may see similar increases at the pump that could impact daily travel.

Morris County officials celebrated the one-year anniversary of the ARRIVE Together program on Wednesday, Aug.

26 in the county. The initiative — a partnership between law enforcement and mental health professionals — has completed over 3,600 crisis interventions since its expansion in July 2025 to connect residents to needed care.

Local girls volleyball teams in Morris and Sussex counties gear up for a season that starts on Sept.

2. The capsule preview spotlights key returning players and new talent as local coaches expect a competitive season.

High school football in Morris and Sussex counties ended Thursday with scores like a 42-12 win for Chatham over Randolph; today's schedule features Morristown at Passaic at 1 p.m. on the NFHS Network, with more games planned through Saturday.