Good morning, Morristown.

As rising fuel costs from the Iran conflict drive up gas and airline prices, many local travelers are shifting to nearby vacations—such as cruises departing from Bayonne—increasing local travel demand.

Flights abroad have seen fewer bookings as cost concerns lead more residents to choose local trip options.

New Jersey college graduates struggle to secure jobs as companies prefer experienced workers in a slow-hire economy, driving many from Rutgers and Montclair State to choose gap years or career pivots while economic uncertainty + inflation add pressure.