Travel Tuesday is Real and Growing!

Travel Tuesday is Real and Growing!

You’ve heard of Black Friday. But today’s consumers increasingly shop for trips on Travel Tuesday. How can travel industry players benefit from this trend? Shoppers in the United States are generally aware of Black Friday—the day after the Thanksgiving holiday, when many retailers offer special, one-day deals and discounts. Lore holds that this late-November day got…

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A Sherlock Carol Comes to Life this Season at CCM

A Sherlock Carol Comes to Life this Season at CCM

Tickets on Sale Now for New Entertaining Holiday Production Get ready for a delightful holiday mystery as “A Sherlock Carol” takes the stage at County College of Morris (CCM), presented by the Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts, and Music Technologies. This entertaining production combines the enchanting stories of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Sherlock Holmes” in a wildly fun mashup that is…

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NJ Honored for Leading AI Solutions to Improve Access to Benefit Programs

NJ Honored for Leading AI Solutions to Improve Access to Benefit Programs

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) today announced they are recipients of the “2025 SEED Award” by US Digital Response. This award recognizes NJDOL’s efforts in utilizing the state’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to improve translations for Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Paid Family and Medical Leave (Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance…

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Report Shows Positive Impact of State’s Warehouses and Distribution Centers

Report Shows Positive Impact of State’s Warehouses and Distribution Centers

A new report released today by The Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) at Rutgers University highlights just how critical New Jersey’s warehouse and distribution centers (key components of the logistics industry) are to the state’s economy and prosperity. The data shows that existing warehouses and distribution centers support over 764,000 direct jobs and…

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Morris County’s Spirit Christmas Now Open

Morris County’s Spirit Christmas Now Open

The seasonal pop-up shop is brought to you by the owners of Spirit Halloween. MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it won’t be long until the Christmas season is upon us. Luckily, Morris County residents can get a head start on decking their halls with everything Spirit Christmas has to offer.…

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Morris County’s 2025 Open Space Recommendations

Morris County’s 2025 Open Space Recommendations

Denville, Mendham Township & Rockaway Township Sites Tapped for Preservation The Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Committee has recommended the Board of County Commissioners approve $6.95 million in grants to preserve more than 192 acres across Denville, Mendham Township and Rockaway Township. The recommendations were presented during the Commissioners’ public meeting this afternoon in Morristown. The proposed grants range from 11.7 acres to more than…

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Peak Tourism Season Brought Weak Hiring

Peak Tourism Season Brought Weak Hiring

When summer hits the tri-state area, the temperature isn’t the only thing to heat up. The economies in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania heat up too. Across the area, consumer spending, tourism, and seasonal hiring typically push employment upward. But, this year, New Jersey’s economic numbers tell a more nuanced story. The data suggests…

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Paramount Designated as Studio Partner by NJEDA Board

Paramount Designated as Studio Partner by NJEDA Board

Following the announcement earlier this week that Paramount will lease space at 1888 Studios in Bayonne, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board has designated the global media company as a Studio Partner under the state’s Film and Digital Media Tax Credit program. As a Studio Partner, Paramount would be eligible for a 40% base tax credit for qualified production expenses on…

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