July 4 Firetruck

Independence Day Events to Kick Off 4th of July This Week

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Fireworks, parades, and historical re-enactments will take place across Morris County over the next few weeks for the 4th of July, and America declaring itself an independent nation almost 250 years ago. The patriotic pyrotechnics begin in the last week of June, with fireworks over Lake Hopatcong and Mountain Lake, at…

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How To Prepare Your Small Business for the Holidays

How to Prepare Your Small Business for the Holidays

How to Prepare Your Small Business for the Holidays   For America’s 33-million-plus small businesses, the days are getting merrier and brighter. That’s because the holiday shopping season is just around the corner. Today’s consumers want to support local, independently owned businesses, which makes the holidays a critical time for the small business community. Make sure you’re…

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How Small Businesses Impact Our Economy

How Small Businesses Impact Our Economy

Every year since 1963, U.S. presidents have issued a Small Business Week proclamation to recognize the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. The theme of Small Business Week 2024, which runs from April 28 – May 4, is “Building on the Small Business Boom.”   How Many Small Businesses Are There in the United States? A…

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hotel distribution lobby

Hotel Distribution Grows in Importance in Tandem with Tech Needs

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Hotel distribution experts believe their discipline remains one of the most underlooked and misunderstood — yet increasingly important — parts of the overall industry, and that will only become more true with the rise of artificial intelligence and automation. Sarah Fults Speaking during the “Fourth Leg of the Commercial Stool” session…

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Historic Preservation Plaque Dedicated to Madison Masonic Lodge

Historic Preservation Plaque Dedicated to Madison Masonic Lodge

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…

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harm reduction efforts

Harm Reduction Efforts Expanded in Morris County

County Programs Target Overdose and Substance Use Disorders The Morris County Sheriff’s Office (MSCO), Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Morris County Board of County Commissioners are working with the nonprofit Prevention is Key (PIK) in Rockaway to expand “harm reduction” efforts in the county. These efforts are designed to combat overdoses and address substance use disorders. They do this…

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