Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of September.
Good morning, Morristown.
🏘️ Community
The Morris County Chamber of Commerce will host its Fall Golf Classic on Sept.
28 at Knoll Country Club West, offering nine or 18 holes and an evening networking event with dinner. Proceeds support chamber programs that benefit local businesses and the community.
🎭 Culture
Danny DeVito, a 2010 Hall inductee, will host the New Jersey Hall of Fame ceremony on Sept.
24 at Dream Live Performing Arts Center at American Dream in East Rutherford. He said he looks forward to reconnecting with Garden Staters and celebrating the state's cultural pride.
Four historic home tours are scheduled across North Jersey — visitors can explore Mount Tabor on Sept.
26, tour Macculloch Hall in Morristown on Oct. 4, and join lantern-lit events at Ringwood Manor and Dey Mansion in Wayne this October.
CCM’s Longo Planetarium will offer new family programs and live night sky tours this fall at the college, inviting local residents to explore the universe.
📰 Economy
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 0.25% on Sept.
16, pushing mortgage and loan rates higher for local consumers + urging banks to adjust credit card APRs soon. Lenders expect the change to gradually impact borrowing costs and spending in the coming months.
🎓 Education
The CCM Foundation is hosting its annual Golf Classic on Monday, Oct.
5 at Spring Brook Country Club to raise funds for student scholarships, athletics and campus resources, with registration beginning at 10 a.m., a noon shotgun start, and a special guest appearance from sports journalist John Harper.
🏥 Health
Atlantic Health Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown earned its first U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals listing, giving the facility notable regional recognition for its quality care.
📰 Lifestyle
Local North Jersey cafes now offer creative fall drink options such as maple vanilla lattes and caramel apple shaken espressos with seasonal menus.
Residents can explore spots in Randolph, Montville, Newark, Paramus, Wayne & Cedar Grove.
New Jersey's best hot dog spots have been ranked by experts on Sept.
16, 2026, highlighting classic and creative flavors from places like Hot Grill and Rutt's Hut in Clifton.
NorthJersey.com is hosting a contest to pick New Jersey’s cutest dog, asking residents to email a photo with all details by 11:59 p.m. Sept.
20 + winners will be featured in a follow-up story.
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