New Jersey Adds 14,900 Jobs in September as Unemployment Falls to 4.2%

October 15, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey employers added 14,900 nonfarm jobs in September, while the state’s unemployment rate fell to 4.2%

Rutgers Poll Finds 83% Support for New Jersey’s School Cellphone Restrictions

October 13, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

83% of New Jersey adults support restrictions on nonacademic cellphone use throughout the public school day, according to a Rutgers Poll.

October 13, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey’s 2026 black bear hunt runs Oct. 12–17, with archery and muzzleloader dates, harvest limits and check station requirements.

October 13, 2026October 9, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Boonton seeks public input Oct. 20 on a proposed downtown improvement district that would assess property owners to fund services.

October 6, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Morris Township approved 14 homes at 291 James Street, including three affordable units. A formal resolution is still pending.

October 6, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Zufall Health and St. James Health receive $665,928 from NJ to expand integrated primary, mental health and addiction care.

September 29, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Most workers will receive a 56-cent increase in the wage floor, while separate rates apply to small employers, farmworkers and direct-care staff.

September 24, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Morris County’s proposed flood maps enter a appeal period Sept. 25. Learn how to review your property’s flood risk and submit an appeal.

September 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey proposes raising its newborn blood screening fee from $150 to $260. Public comments are due Nov. 20.

September 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey lost 1,700 payroll jobs in August 2026 while unemployment fell to 4.3%, with significant differences across industries.