Good morning, Morristown.

More than 30 top NJ chefs will cook tableside on Oct.

15 at The Rockleigh in Rockleigh to raise funds for Table to Table, North Jersey’s largest food rescue organization — acclaimed chef Kwame Onwuachi is the honoree and guests will join for a cocktail hour and dinner.

North Jersey communities held ceremonial events on Sept.

11 to mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks and honor nearly 3,000 victims, with NorthJersey.com staff covering events across local towns.

Taco and Churro, two missing geese, were safely returned today to their owner in Morristown after a coordinated search+help from community members and the local detective bureau led to their recovery, with the Monmouth County SPCA Offices providing transport.

Chef Lauren Covas visited the News 12 studio to show three creative twists on classic football party foods ahead of football season (French Onion turkey meatball sliders, pizza eggrolls drizzled with hot honey, and Buffalo chicken-stuffed garlic knots).

Historical researcher Larry Kidder will present the Revolutionary World of a Free NJ Black Man at CCM's Learning Resource Center, Room 121 in Randolph on Wednesday, Sept.

23 at 12:30 p.m. The free program, in partnership with the Morris County Library, will stream live on Zoom+ with prior registration required.

NJ Transit is launching interactive safety programs for K-12 students covering rail, bus and pedestrian safety during the 2026-27 school year.

Schools in North Jersey can book sessions starting fall 2026 (with additional options for spring 2027) to access customized safety education.

Officials from the NJBPU approved a settlement with Optimum that gives affected customers $37 refunds for overcharges between Dec.

18, 2018 and May 5, 2023 and extends six months of free broadband to low-income subscribers over the next two years — new reporting rules will help ensure compliance.

New Jersey residents approved for the ANCHOR tax relief program may start receiving payments as early as Sept.

15—it will roll out in waves based on processing times, with some expecting funds by Jan. 31. Applicants can check their status on the state portal, and the deadline to apply is Nov. 2.

The CDC reported a 17% rise in rabies cases nationwide this summer, including a beaver attack on a child in Mahwah and raccoon bites in Ridgewood.

New Jersey officials will test vaccine cubes coated in fishmeal to help immunize wildlife in wooded areas.

After recent rain, lawns in Morristown show mushrooms emerging as part of natural soil recycling (experts stress most are harmless but some toxic varieties may affect children and pets).

Football season begins with local fans facing rising costs on tickets, tailgate supplies, and team merchandise — trends fueled by inflation and higher prices for mobile betting and fantasy leagues.

The mounting expenses may force some to adjust their game-day spending.