Good morning, Morristown.

Departed Soles Brewing Company in Jersey City has released an American-style pilsner—Red Bandana—in honor of 9/11 hero Welles Crowther, whose red bandana saved lives; the beer is available this week at local spots including Stirling Tavern in Morristown and raises funds for 9/11 families.

Today, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated on the Utah Valley University campus — Rutgers students processing the shock, a New Jersey national security expert citing open campus security issues, and Gov. Murphy condemning political violence have reacted while authorities have not determined a motive or made any arrests.

Fall arts events in New Jersey offer a mix of musicals, comedy, and talks with shows like the Carole King Musical in Oradell and Passage Theatre’s plays in Trenton, while Mitt Romney holds a public talk at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown at 7:30 p.m. on Sept.

29—events that give residents many cultural choices this autumn.

New Jersey lottery sales reached $119 million during a record 42-draw run that ended after over three months—players received nearly $23 million in prizes while retailers earned about $6 million and $47 million was allocated to the state pension program.

The run followed a $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot split in Texas and Missouri, marking the second-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.

A federal appeals court upheld a New Jersey law banning guns from sensitive places after a long legal challenge.

Attorney General Matt Platkin praised the ruling as a complete victory, noting that the law restricts concealed carry in schools, parks, and similar public areas—an effort to lower gun violence.

Officials in North Jersey are planning a series of commemorative events for the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks next year—Ridgewood will replant trees and Morris County colleges will host memorials as local groups join a larger coalition to honor victims.

The planned ceremonies and tributes will offer community service opportunities and lasting remembrance for those lost.

Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute in Madison was named the top physical rehabilitation center in the Northeast by Newsweek’s America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2025 — a ranking based on quality metrics, surveys, accreditation and patient reviews that shows the hospital's strong role in stroke and neurological care since opening in 2019.

Zufall Health unveiled a new mobile medical unit—known as a doctor's office on wheels—to expand care for underserved neighborhoods in New Jersey.

The unit received a $150,000 donation from BD and is expected to begin service this fall.

New Jersey home listings rose 18% in August to 17,626 while the median listing price fell to $559,900 amid a 31.6% jump in price cuts—mortgage rates dipped slightly compared to last year.