BusinessEconomic Development US Hiring Slows in June

US Hiring Slows in June

U.S. employers added 57,000 jobs in June – less than half the number of jobs added in May – and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.2% as the labor force shrank, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Employment continued to trend upward in professional and business services (+36,000), social assistance (+25,000) and healthcare (+22,000). Leisure and hospitality lost jobs (-61,000), reflecting…

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BusinessEconomic DevelopmentHistory Morristown Medical Center Receives Historic Gift from Crum & Forster

Morristown Medical Center Receives Historic Gift from Crum & Forster

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is proud to announce it has received a financial commitment from Crum & Forster for the development of the Crum & Forster Noninvasive Diagnostic Suite. Focused on comprehensive noninvasive diagnostics, this new space within Atlantic Health Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute will facilitate early detection of cardiovascular conditions, enabling precise diagnosis and evidence-based treatment access for more patients.…

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Business NJ Utility Companies are Powered by New Innovations

NJ Utility Companies are Powered by New Innovations

As technology evolves at a breakneck pace, New Jersey’s utility companies are continuing to identify and adopt new innovations in an effort to conquer some of the sector’s biggest challenges. This includes modernizing infrastructure, improving resilience against extreme weather, and reducing carbon emissions, all while maintaining reliability for millions of residents and businesses. “The electric…

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BusinessCommunityEconomic Development Morris County Celebrates “The Rule of Law and the American Dream” for Law Day 2026

Morris County Celebrates “The Rule of Law and the American Dream” for Law Day 2026

The West Morris Mendham High School mock trial team, winners of the Morris County Mock Trial Competition for a 21st consecutive year, were honored May 1 during the 2026 Law Day celebration in Courtroom No. 1 of the historic Morris County Courthouse. The team extended its record-setting run in the county competition and advanced to the New Jersey…

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BusinessCommunityRetail April Small Business Checkpoint from Bank of America

April Small Business Checkpoint from Bank of America

Key takeaways • Gasoline spending per small business client surged 23% year-over-year (YoY) in March, with higher fuel costs spilling over into freight, fertilizer, and inventory expenses. The pressure is especially pronounced in agriculture and transportation, while small wholesalers are also grappling with inventory cost increases exceeding 60% YoY alongside ongoing tariff headwinds, according to…

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Arts & CultureBusinessSportsTourismTravel Red Bulls, RWJBarnabas Health Open New Performance Center in Morris Township

Red Bulls, RWJBarnabas Health Open New Performance Center in Morris Township

Red Bull New York has officially opened the new RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center, a newly built training facility aimed at strengthening player development and supporting the club’s long-term growth. Developed in partnership with RWJBarnabas Health, the 80-acre site centralizes all levels of the organization, allowing professional, developmental, and youth players to train within the same environment.…

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BusinessEconomic Development Solabia Opens New North American R&D Laboratory and Customer Experience Center

Solabia Opens New North American R&D Laboratory and Customer Experience Center

Mayor Pulkit Desai joined business leaders, community members, and company representatives to celebrate the grand opening of Solabia’s new North American Research & Development Laboratory and Customer Experience Center on Friday, March 27. Located at the company’s Parsippany headquarters, 2 Cranberry Road, the state-of-the-art facility highlights Solabia’s commitment to innovation, scientific advancement, and customer collaboration.…

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