Morris County Honors 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Return

Morris County Honors 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Return

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…

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Shakespeare Theatre Opens Season with Zany Take on Bard’s Plays

Shakespeare Theatre Opens Season with Zany Take on Bard’s Plays

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…

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Bridge Marina Hosts Third Annual Christmas in July Food Drive

Bridge Marina Hosts Third Annual Christmas in July Food Drive

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…

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New Electronic Shopping Firms Created Jobs

New Electronic Shopping Firms Created Jobs

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…

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Circulate NJ Supporting State’s Logistics Industry

Circulate NJ Supporting State’s Logistics Industry

The logistics industry is vital to the economic strength of New Jersey. Despite its necessity, the industry frequently faces criticism and blame. Initial conversations among NAIOP New Jersey, David Greek of Greek Real Estate Partners, and leading members of the state’s logistics industry resulted in a new approach to defending and recognizing the logistics industry’s…

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NJDOL Announces Statewide Apprenticeship Degree Initiative

NJDOL Announces Statewide Apprenticeship Degree Initiative

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has announced a $5 million investment to support a statewide Apprenticeship Degree Initiative through a memorandum of understanding with Thomas Edison State University (TESU).  This three-year initiative aims to develop college-credit pathways for registered apprenticeship programs, integrating workforce training with academic credentials such as an…

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Morristown Marks 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour

Morristown Marks 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour

Weeklong Events Celebrate Revolutionary War Hero’s Legacy Morristown will play a key role this week in a national commemoration of General Marquis de Lafayette’s 1825 Farewell Tour, hosting a series of public events, reenactments and tributes from July 8–14 to mark the bicentennial of his return visit to the United States and honor his legacy in the fight…

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Local Students Honored As 'Outstanding Jazz Musicians' By MPAC

Local Students Honored As ‘Outstanding Jazz Musicians’ By MPAC

The students were nominated by their music instructors based on “their commitment to and excellence in the performing arts.” MORRISTOWN, NJ — Several talented students were recently recognized as the Mayo Performing Arts Center’s (MPAC) Music Students of the Month for their extraordinary musical skill. Nine Morris County students were recognized as “Outstanding Jazz Musicians”…

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Wiss and Rillet Partnership Delivers New Accounting Model for Businesses

Wiss and Rillet Partnership Delivers New Accounting Model for Businesses

Wiss, the Florham Park-based full-service accounting and business advisory firm, and Rillet, an AI-native enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at helping businesses streamline operations, improve financial visibility, and reduce reliance on manual or outdated processes. Rillet’s software automates core accounting tasks such as invoicing, monthly closes, and financial reporting,…

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30-Year PILOT Agreement Paves Way for New Industrial Growth in Parsippany

30-Year PILOT Agreement Paves Way for New Industrial Growth in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Another vacant office building in Parsippany is set to come down as part of a joint venture’s plan to construct a new 128,000-square-foot speculative warehouse just north of Route 10. The project, which includes a 30-year Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, aims to bring long-term…

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