Good morning, Morristown.

FirstEnergy Foundation announced a $1.3 million grant to 25 hunger relief organizations, including local groups serving Morris County (offering 3.8 million meals statewide) as part of a $5 million program.

The funding will support food banks and pantries during Hunger Action Month.

A new report shows gas prices may hit record highs—drivers in Morristown could see prices over $4 a gallon this Labor Day weekend.

Residents should prepare for a possible rise in fuel costs as the holiday approaches.

Kroll Bond Rating Agency has upgraded New Jersey’s credit rating from A+ to AA- after improvements in pension funding, reduced long-term liabilities, and better budget management.

The upgrade signals stronger financial conditions for the state.

NJ Transit is adding extra rail and bus service today to help travelers start Labor Day weekend, with outbound trains running from 2 to 4 p.m. on several lines and extra buses leaving Port Authority from noon; the Family SuperSaver Fare letting kids ride free extends through Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Gov. Sherrill reached a deal with 17 government employee unions on Sept.

2 to keep health care premiums unchanged for 690,000 workers in 2027 and to form a taskforce for cost reforms.

Rutgers football ended a rocky opener on Sept.

3 with a 37-21 loss to UMass; quarterback Dylan Lonergan threw two touchdowns and three interceptions while the defense struggled, leaving the team facing a tough challenge in its Sept. 11 game against Boston College.

Thursday's high school football games in Morris and Sussex counties produced wins, including Boonton 30, Dumont 22 and Morris Catholic 28, Hopatcong 6, while Friday's schedule features Christ the King at Morristown Beard at 4:30 p.m. today + more games are set for Saturday.