New Jersey Community Colleges See Surge in Vocational and Trade Enrollment
Enrollment in electrical, HVAC, and welding programs is climbing sharply across New Jersey's community colleges as students weigh trade careers against rising four-year tuition costs.
Education
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The College of New Jersey Reports Record Applications for Fall 2026
TCNJ received a record number of applications for the fall 2026 cycle, a jump admissions officials attribute to the school's growing reputation for affordability and outcomes.
Rutgers-Camden Nursing Program Reports Record Enrollment Amid Statewide Shortage
Rutgers University-Camden's nursing school enrolled its largest class ever this year, part of a broader statewide push to train more nurses as hospitals face persistent staffing gaps.
Seton Hall University Breaks Ground on New Nursing and Health Sciences Building
Seton Hall's new $85 million health sciences building will nearly double capacity in its nursing program, addressing one of New Jersey's most persistent workforce shortages.
William Paterson University Adds Cybersecurity Bachelor's Degree
William Paterson University launched a new cybersecurity bachelor's degree this spring, responding to employer demand from financial and healthcare companies across North Jersey.
Stevens Institute of Technology Climbs Into Top 50 National Engineering Rankings
Stevens Institute of Technology's Hoboken campus cracked the national top 50 for undergraduate engineering programs, driven by gains in research funding and faculty hiring.
Healthcare
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Trinitas Regional Medical Center Expands Mental Health Crisis Services
Trinitas Regional Medical Center expanded its mental health crisis response team, adding mobile units able to respond directly to crisis calls across Union County.
New Jersey Hospitals Report Progress on Nursing Shortage Amid New Training Pipelines
New Jersey hospital systems say new partnerships with nursing schools are beginning to ease staffing vacancies, though officials caution the shortage remains far from resolved.
Rutgers Health Partners With Hospitals Statewide on Rural Access Initiative
Rutgers Health is partnering with hospitals in Sussex, Warren, and Salem counties to place medical residents in underserved rural areas as part of a new access initiative.
Englewood Health Opens New Behavioral Health Center
Englewood Health opened a dedicated behavioral health center adding inpatient psychiatric beds and an expanded outpatient crisis stabilization program for Bergen County.
Atlantic Health System Breaks Ground on New Emergency Department in Morristown
Atlantic Health System is more than doubling emergency department capacity at Morristown Medical Center to address years of overcrowding and rising patient volume.
Business Leaders
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Atlantic City Hospitality Group CEO Denise Carter Reinvents Boardwalk Tourism Strategy
Denise Carter's hospitality group Shoreline Collective is betting on family entertainment and non-gaming attractions to diversify Atlantic City's tourism economy beyond casinos.
Jersey City Tech Founder Anthony Delgado Raises $50 Million Series B for AI Startup
Anthony Delgado's Jersey City-based startup Clearlane AI raised a $50 million Series B round to expand its supply chain forecasting software beyond its initial retail customer base.
Cherry Hill Retail Executive Angela Ruiz Named to National Business Leadership Council
Angela Ruiz, chief operating officer of Cherry Hill-based retail chain Harborview Home Goods, was named to a national business leadership council recognizing executives driving regional retail growth.
Jersey Shore Real Estate Developer Michael Grant Breaks Ground on Waterfront Revitalization
Michael Grant's development firm Shoreline Partners broke ground on a mixed-use waterfront project aimed at revitalizing a long-underused stretch of the Jersey Shore.
Princeton-Trained Engineer David Okafor Launches Robotics Manufacturing Firm in Trenton
David Okafor is building warehouse automation robots at a new Trenton manufacturing facility, betting that reshoring pressure will drive demand for domestically built automation hardware.
Finance & Economy
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Asia Nails: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.
New Jersey State Budget Adds Record Investment in Infrastructure
New Jersey's newly signed state budget includes a record infrastructure allocation targeting transit, bridge repair, and coastal flood mitigation projects.
Newark Startup Incubators Report Record Venture Funding Year
Startups affiliated with Newark's growing network of business incubators raised a record amount of venture funding this year, signaling growing investor confidence in the city's tech ecosystem.
Jersey City Waterfront Condo Prices Climb Amid Limited Supply
Condo prices along the Jersey City waterfront continue climbing as new construction fails to keep pace with demand from buyers priced out of Manhattan.
Regional Banks in New Jersey Expand Branches in Underserved Communities
Several regional banks are opening new branches in New Jersey communities that have lacked convenient access to traditional banking services, part of a broader financial inclusion push.
Beauty & Wellness
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US Beauty Award August 2026 Spotlight Honors Verified TOP Salons Across the United States
The US Beauty Award announces seven Verified TOP Salon recipients for August 2026, recognizing beauty establishments across six states for their commitment to quality, craftsmanship and client care.
US Beauty Award Unveils High-Level Jury Panel to Strengthen Independent Beauty Standards
US Beauty Award has announced its High-Level Jury Panel, bringing together specialists across artistry, hospitality, customer psychology, brand strategy and salon operations to support an independent and professional evaluation framework.
Maximizing Chair Occupancy: How Go Nails Boosts Online Bookings and Staff Efficiency
Go Nails is an ultra-affordable, booking-first platform that helps U.S. nail salons capture 24/7 online bookings, streamline staff scheduling, and protect profit margins, all starting at $24.99.
US Beauty Award Spotlight (Part II): Celebrating the Vanguards of Innovation and Community Prestige
The US Beauty Award launches the second installment of its Spotlight Series, celebrating the 2025 visionaries who masterfully harmonized cutting-edge operational technology and profound local trust to achieve elite market distinction.
New Jersey Nail Salons Adopt Safer Ventilation Standards Amid Client Demand
New Jersey nail salons are voluntarily adopting improved ventilation systems as clients and workers increasingly prioritize air quality alongside traditional service quality.