Good morning, Morristown.

New Jersey shoppers at 70 Walmarts and eight Sam's Clubs can soon tap their payment at checkout with contactless methods like Apple Pay & Google Pay.

Walmart plans to roll out these options across 4,600 stores by the end of 2026, while gas stations will switch by mid-2027.

AAA said average regular gas is $4.16 per gallon today, up 7 cents from yesterday, as Labor Day travelers prepare for the holiday.

Drivers may face even higher prices at some stations + ongoing supply challenges driven by global events.

New Jersey public schools must enforce a full ban on cell phones during class, lunch, hallways and bathrooms this school year, according to state law signed last year.

School leaders in districts like Clifton and Paterson have informed parents of the new rules and expect adjustments from students and families.

Gov. Sherrill signed legislation on Sept.

1 legalizing balcony solar units to help cut electric bills. The law lets renters & condo owners use small panels available online or at home improvement stores to offset energy usage.

Crystal Temptations of North Arlington issued a recall on its Halloween-themed Chocolatey Eyeballs candy sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls and other stores in New Jersey and 12 states after milk was not listed on the packaging, and no illnesses have been reported so consumers with milk allergies should discard it.

Panorama Produce issued a recall of 302 boxes of Martina-brand mangoes sold at select Walmart stores in NJ after the FDA found potential salmonella contamination from fruit distributed between Aug.

10 and Aug. 21 — no illnesses have been reported.

Morris County officials, families, and recovery advocates gathered outside the Human Services Complex in Morris Plains on Aug.

31 to mark the 25th International Overdose Awareness Day and honor local advocate Carol Egan (a key figure in substance prevention). The event noted lowering overdose deaths as community efforts continue.

A preview of Morris and Sussex county high school boys cross country capsules highlights returning runners and new talent — key for the season starting Sept.

8 as coaches outline plans for individual and team improvement.

High school girls from Morris and Sussex counties will showcase their teams in cross country preview capsules ahead of the season starting Sept.

8 — local schools host events featuring returning stars and new runners.