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Morristown
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ White Castle invites New Jersey customers to try its new Cheddar Smoked Sausage Slider and Pretzel Nibblers — available at test locations in Ledgewood and Pohatcong Township — as feedback may lead to a national rollout. WRNJ Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Jewish community will celebrate Hanukkah from sunset on Sunday, Dec. 14 until sunset on Monday, Dec. 22 — an eight-day holiday marked by candle lighting, gift giving and festive family meals in Morristown. Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new report shows chronic kidney disease in NJ rose from 3.9% in 2016 to 6.1% in 2024 while hospital admissions reached 18.3% and kidney transplants nearly doubled from 452 to 875. Experts say the increase is tied to diabetes, hypertension + obesity, with Black patients facing worse outcomes. Daily Record
- ➤ Atlantic Health’s Morristown, Overlook, Chilton and Newton centers earned the 2026 High Performing designation in maternity care from U.S. News & World Report & Newton Medical Center also received its third Maternity Care Access Hospital recognition, validating its commitment to quality care. WRNJ Radio
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local food writer Kara VanDooijeweert presents 12 gift ideas for food lovers this holiday season, featuring treats from Beenie's Ice Cream in Morristown and a colossal cookie from Essex mom Wendy Kou (crafted with gooey indulgence). Daily Record
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In November, local housing inventory steadied with its 25th consecutive month of growth and stable pricing as over 1 million U.S. homes were listed nationwide while Morris County recorded fewer new listings than last year based on Realtor.com data. Daily Record
- ➤ A Zoocasa report shows that since 1965, home prices have soared nearly 2,000%, and saving for a down payment now takes almost 15 years rather than under five. The data suggests buyers face slower equity building — a tougher challenge for local newcomers. Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school girls wrestling teams in Morris and Sussex counties are gearing up for the season with coaches like John Gardner and Darren Bruseo counting on returning letter-winners and newcomers to compete strongly on the mat. Daily Record
- ➤ Morris and Sussex county girls basketball teams are previewed, with coaches highlighting returning players and new talent ahead of the 2025-26 season tips-off; teams from local towns focus on defense, speed, and teamwork in preparation for strong competition. Daily Record
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