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Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ North Jersey will host Oktoberfest celebrations over the coming weeks with bars and breweries serving fresh German beer, food and live music—Morristown’s Glenbrook Brewery Oktoberfest will run from Sept. 26 until Sept. 28 with platters, pretzels and contests. Attendees can visit events across the region, from Jersey City to Montclair, to enjoy traditional festivities through October. Daily Record
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The EIA predicts that New Jersey electricity bills will average about $127.36 a month this fall—costs are rising because AI data centers use a lot of energy and clean energy projects are delayed. Critics say state leaders must act to ease the burden on working families facing higher utility bills. Daily Record
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A WalletHub report released Thursday showed New Jersey ranked ninth nationwide for student debt — borrowers owe over $39,000 on average while the study compared states on metrics like unemployment among young adults and loan defaults. The report highlights the ongoing financial challenge that affects decisions such as housing and saving. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Nellie Pou toured MetLife Stadium with House leaders to review security for the 2026 World Cup—officials discussed screening practices and coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement. The group will use what they learned to help plan improved security for next summer's tournament. Daily Record
- ➤ New Jersey state leaders gathered yesterday to celebrate progress in electrifying medium and heavy-duty vehicles while noting trucks account for nearly a quarter of transportation emissions despite being just 4 percent of vehicles — their efforts aim to cut smog, lower costs, and boost job creation. News 12 New Jersey
- ➤ U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer and Congressman Mike Lawler on Thursday issued a joint statement condemning NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's plan to dismantle the city's use of the IHRA antisemitism definition—warning that his stance could fuel rising hate incidents and urging Congress to pass a bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act. WRNJ Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey joined with New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island to form a public health group that will issue vaccine rules and share health advice as respiratory virus season nears. Officials said the coalition — formed after concerns about federal health changes — will use science-based guidance to help restore public trust. Daily Record
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey wine earned praise from international experts at the Terroir New Jersey Wine Showcase, where 68 of 138 wines were rated as world-class—local events like the Grand Harvest Wine Festival from Oct. 4-5 will let residents taste the growing quality. This growth in our state’s wine industry shows promise for more local innovations. Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Linebacker Swayze Bozeman, a 26-year-old from Mississippi, has had a notable NFL journey from playing in the Super Bowl with the Chiefs to signing with the Giants after a brief stint with the Bears, following a 48-hour period of uncertainty after his release. The Giants will face the Chiefs on Sunday night as Bozeman prepares to contribute on special teams and awaits a defined role on defense—he remains determined ahead of the high-stakes matchup. Daily Record
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