Jersey City Fintech CEO Marcus Chen Takes Startup Public on Nasdaq
Marcus Chen rang the opening bell as his Jersey City-based payments company Ledgerline completed its Nasdaq debut, capping a decade-long climb from a two-person startup to a public company.
Education
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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.
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.
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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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.
State Economists Project Steady Growth for New Jersey Through 2027
State economists released a forecast projecting steady, moderate economic growth for New Jersey through 2027, citing healthcare, logistics, and financial services as key drivers.
Beauty & Wellness
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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.
Red Bank Skincare Clinics Expand Access to Dermatologist-Backed Facials
Red Bank skincare clinics are expanding access to dermatologist-supervised facial treatments, bridging a gap between traditional spa services and clinical dermatology care.
Atlantic City Resort Spas Expand Wellness Packages for Weekend Travelers
Atlantic City resort spas are expanding multi-day wellness packages aimed at weekend travelers looking for a relaxation-focused alternative to the boardwalk's gaming-centered reputation.
Jersey City Barbershops and Grooming Studios See Rise in Men's Skincare Demand
Jersey City barbershops are adding facial treatments and skincare consultations to their service menus as demand for men's grooming services expands beyond haircuts.
Princeton Spa Introduces Personalized Skincare Consultations Using Skin Analysis Tech
A Princeton-area spa is using digital skin analysis technology to build personalized skincare regimens for clients, replacing generic product recommendations with data-driven plans.