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Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Morris County expanded its Joy for All Pet Program this holiday season by partnering with the Housing Authority to deliver 36 robotic pets to seniors in county-supported housing; 26 have been delivered to residents 60 and older to ease loneliness (sponsored by the County Office on Aging). WRNJ Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WRNJ’s annual Musical Christmas Card airs today from 9 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m. on Christmas Day + offering festive tunes to brighten the holiday season at home, on the road, or with family. WRNJ Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey lawmakers approved bill A4882 that limits smartphone & tablet use in classrooms by directing the DOE to create guidelines for school boards. The measure now heads to the governor's desk for final review. WRNJ Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the NJ Department of Health released its strategic plan for 2025 to 2030 and announced a reorganization that includes a new Population Health Branch and a Division of Health Data and Analytics — efforts designed to improve health services for 9.5 million residents. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ The New Jersey Lottery warned parents this holiday season against gifting scratch-off tickets to kids — citing rising youth gambling concerns and urging careful gift choices. The agency noted that research shows a significant number of minors already face gambling issues. Daily Record
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ This New Year's Eve, North Jersey restaurants including Blue Morel in Morristown will host festive celebrations with prix-fixe menus, open bars, and live music to welcome 2026. Customers are urged to reserve tables soon as special events require bookings. Daily Record
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