Updated Forecast The U.S. hotel industry finished 2023 with record highs in average daily rate and revenue per available room, said Amanda Hite, president of STR, CoStar’s hospitality analytics firm. The overall economy held up better than anticipated, but there will be some economic slowdown in the U.S. this year. Even so, there are several…
Morristown Medical Center has proposed a nearly $1 billion expansion plan, which includes the construction of an 11-story tower. MORRISTOWN, NJ — A second meeting has been scheduled to provide more details on the long-anticipated plans for a major expansion of Morristown Medical Center, Morris County’s largest healthcare facility. Last month, Atlantic Health hosted a…
Holiday Report Shows That Shoppers Expected to Choose Experiences Over Gifts Amid a post-pandemic shift in spending from goods to services, shoppers are willing to shell out less on gifts this holiday season so they can put more toward fun and entertainment. According to a recently released report from global commercial real estate services firm JLL,…
Morris County’s 39 municipalities are home to a fascinating tapestry of historic sites recognized on the state and national level for their significance. Some famous, some little know, together they preserve the story of the people, industries, and culture that shaped our community. In this blog series, MCHS highlights the sites to be found in…
Morristown, NJ – The historic Wick House Barn in Morristown National Historical Park is undergoing critical preservation work funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund. This project is halting the barn’s deterioration and enhancing its overall condition, ensuring its preservation for the enjoyment of visitors. “Preservation of the Wick House Barn provides…
Morris County Commissioner Deputy Director Stephen Shaw joined Mayor James Lynch, Sheriff James Gannon and residents yesterday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the historic Stone Arch Bridge in Boonton. The bridge, constructed by local mason John Carson Sr. in 1866, originally served as a viaduct providing fire protection for the Boonton Ironworks. It now…
Morris County Commissioner Deputy Director Stephen H. Shaw yesterday presented a Historic Preservation plaque to Madison Mayor Robert H. Conley, recognizing the preservation of the 200-year-old Madison Masonic Lodge. The Federal-style brick building, supported by nearly $700,000 in county preservation funding since 2020, will soon transition into a community hub for seniors and local organizations, ensuring its legacy endures for future generations. In…
Historic Preservation Helps State Children’s Theater Grow Growing Stage Announces 42nd Season During Fundraising Event Morris County Commissioner Director Krickus joined local officials and community leaders at the Growing Stage’s “Party at the Palace” in Netcong on Saturday, where he was presented with the organization’s Founder’s Circle of Friends Award, which recognizes role the county’s…
Morristown’s Dublin Pub, a neighborhood spot renowned for its live music and Irish pub fare, is making progress with its renovations. MORRISTOWN, NJ — After months of remodeling, a decade’s old Irish pub is getting a new life in the heart of Morristown. Dublin Pub, which was first opened to the Morristown community in…