CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham High students produced an average SAT score of 1,246, which ranked No. 40 among New Jersey schools and No. 2 among Morris County public schools, according to the report on the 2023-2024 school year. The top Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores in the state came from students at Edison Academy Magnet School with…
Morris County Unveils ‘ZIP Code’ History Project The Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation and the Morris County Board of County Commissioners are proud to announce the release of “ZIP Code: Morris County Postal History,” a new local history project exploring the evolution of postal service in Morris County. This online endeavor highlights how the postal service within the county…
Airlines are rethinking how they sell their offerings and service their customers. Understanding common misconceptions about airline retailing could help accelerate growth. Travel not only has recovered but also is exceeding prepandemic levels: In 2024, airline gross bookings reached 115 percent of their 2019 total. At the same time, evolving consumer expectations and behaviors are reshaping…
MADISON, NJ – Movie signs were spotted in Madison on Wednesday. The signs said “To Set”, “Trucks”, “Catering” which sent social media buzzing as to what was being filmed and hoping to get a glimpse of some famous actors. Turns out, it was Adam Sandler. He was spotted at Drew University filming for his upcoming…
The spirit of 1825 returned to Morristown on Sunday, as Morris County and local officials joined residents, special guests and history enthusiasts in a series of events to honor the bicentennial of Gen. Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour in the United States. Lafayette, a French hero of the American Revolution, was celebrated as a “Guest…
There’s nothing better than the midsummer arrival of New Jersey corn season. Now, even America’s favorite corn flake will have a Jersey connection, at least on the corporate level. Italian food giant Ferrero Group, with its North American base in Parsippany, announced July 10 that it will acquire WK Kellogg Co. and its “iconic portfolio of breakfast cereals,” including…
MADISON, NJ – The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey starts off the season with a hilarious take on “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged).” This remarkable compilation of comedies and dramas is deftly performed by three astute actors: Ty Lane, Patrick Toon and Kayla Ryan Walsh. Directed by Jeffrey M. Bender, who has also…
Lake Hopatcong, N.J. – Bridge Marina will hold their Christmas in July Food Drive, Saturday July 26th to Sunday July 27th at their marina on Lake Hopatcong. Guests are invited to bring a non-perishable food donation that will support Sparta Community Food Pantry’s efforts in supplying resources to local families and individuals in need. Those…
The retail industry supports over a quarter of U.S. jobs, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook, 18% of retail salespeople in 2023 were employed by firms that sold clothing, accessories, shoes and jewelry. How has this industry been faring? The 2022 Economic Census shows that the number of U.S. Clothing and Clothing Accessories retail firms…