Good morning, Morristown.

Records show that in Nov.

1776 a 7-year-old escaped slavery from Newark along with three others during the Revolutionary War. Nearly seven years later their names appeared on a British evacuation register aboard the Lydia bound for Annapolis Royal, marking a key moment in North Jersey history.

The Morris County Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Outlook Breakfast on Wednesday, Oct.

21 at Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, where David Hanson will speak on economic trends for 2027 + opportunities for local businesses. The event is open to members and nonmembers.

Rutgers' 390-acre research farm in Pittstown helped local farmers test new technology and boost crop production as it hosted Honors College students on a recent tour (which showcased agrivoltaics, drones and autonomous weeders) to support sustainable farming practices.

NJ Transit had service disruptions yesterday due to work on the new Portal North Bridge that will last five weeks.

Commuters are riding diverted trains from the Morristown Line to Hoboken and extra PATH service+ is easing crowding.

Mount Olive Township warned residents about blue postcards — mailed by Mortgage Services Group, LLC — that mistakenly reference local mortgages, and officials stressed these are not official communications while advising homeowners to use verified lender contacts.

After Monday’s holiday, NJ Transit riders used buses, ferries + PATH trains as crews moved final tracks and wires on the Portal North Bridge.

The work will last five weeks and is set to finish Nov. 15, ending frequent delays from the 116-year-old swing bridge.

A recent feature highlights 14 of New Jersey’s top taco spots for Taco Tuesday, showcasing options with house-made tortillas + fiery salsas from Union City to Norwood; Morristown’s Orale Mexican Kitchen offers creative tacos among the choices.

The Giants will host the Saints at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct.

18 at 1 p.m. as the game preview highlights a spread with the Saints as slight favorites — the Giants look to use their strong home record to extend their NFC East lead.