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Walk-a-Thon steps off Sunday in Woodcliff Lake

October 1, 2026

WOODCLIFF LAKE—New Concepts for Living invites the community to walk, wheel, run or stroll for a cause Sunday, Oct. 4, at its annual Walk-a-Thon at Wood Dale County Park, 100 […]

Park Ridge Council race gets new challengers

September 28, 2026

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Two Republican candidates were recently nominated for two council seats up for election Nov. 3, said local Republican officials. Selected by the local Republican County Committee were Marc […]

New School Street signs aim at field traffic

September 28, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Police plan to add approximately $250 in signs to discourage wrong-way driving on School Street near Memorial Field, following council concerns about traffic during sporting events. In […]

Council repeals sign rule amid case; mayor warns, ‘We’ll regret that’

September 28, 2026

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Despite warnings from a resident that repealing a local sign ordinance violated state ethical standards and the U.S. Constitution and that repealing it affected an ongoing municipal court […]

New direction doesn’t discount the road behind

September 28, 2026

SPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESSBY ROSA L. ANTONINI I was standing behind the counter of a check-cashing store in Union City when a decision I didn’t know I was making began […]

Officials echo resident’s concerns over plate readers

September 28, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—A resident’s objections to automated license plate readers drew sympathetic responses Sept. 8 from Mayor Peter Calamari and Councilor Michael Ullman, though neither endorsed his call to [...]

At the time of our 1860s stagecoach trip, the Pascack Reformed Church was already half a century old — but it was still the only church in the valley.The Frederick Wortendyke Jr. House (Benjamin Hill’s place in the 1860s) as it looks today. It is located at 12 Pascack Road. The oldest home in Park Ridge, it has been purchased by the borough to ensure the structure is preserved.

An 1860s trip through the Pascack Valley — Part 2

September 28, 2026

PASCACK VALLEY—Let’s continue our stagecoach journey through the 1860s Pascack Valley. We’ll follow the route the stagecoach took through this area 165 years ago. The route began at the old [...]

One card, 64 libraries, a summer well spent

September 28, 2026

MONTVALE, N.J.—Late in the day, Paul Low was behind a Dunkin’ in Cliffside Park, looking for a library with no sign. He had already been there once. His car’s directions [...]

Giant puppets, audio flash mob and light displays coming to Hackensack Oct. 3

September 26, 2026

HACKENSACK — A giant puppet procession, a synchronized audio adventure and nighttime light installations will bring art into downtown streets Saturday, Oct. 3, during Illumination 250, a celebration of America’s [...]

Council approves clerk’s three-year agreement

September 26, 2026

HILLSDALE, N.J.—The Borough Council approved a three-year employment agreement for Clerk Denise Kohan on Sept. 8, with supporters citing her performance and the value of retaining an experienced employee, while [...]

A driver is consoled beside his damaged Infiniti after striking a traffic light stanchion at Kinderkamack Road and New Milford Avenue in Oradell on Sept. 24. The crash brought down the signals, a camera and a delayed-green warning sign. Police Chief David Gangemi said the driver was uninjured. Photo by John Snyder.

Driver unhurt as car takes down traffic light pole in Oradell

September 24, 2026

ORADELL, N.J. — A car struck and toppled a traffic light stanchion at Kinderkamack Road and New Milford Avenue around 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24, bringing down signals, a mounted camera and a delayed-green warning sign. [...]

U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, left, joins Hayley and Adam Kupperman at Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen in Montvale on Sept. 22 as Adam shares their daughter Kylie’s story. The bipartisan “Kylie’s Law” would give pediatric cancer experts a greater voice in state cancer planning. Photo by John Snyder.

A room full of love for Kylie, and a push to give children with cancer a voice

September 22, 2026

MONTVALE, N.J. — Family and friends packed the room at Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen, alongside hospital staff, cancer advocates, and supporters. Among those gathered were the doctor who had treated Kylie Elana Kupperman and the [...]

Georgia man charged after WTPD officer finds loaded pistol during traffic stop

September 22, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J. — A Georgia man was arrested Sept. 20 after police found a loaded handgun during an early morning traffic stop on Linwood Avenue, according to Township Police. An officer stopped a [...]

Four women, four perspectives in ‘Between Forms’

September 21, 2026

WESTWOOD, N.J. — Four women artists bring distinct approaches to color, texture and imagery to “Between Forms,” a group exhibition on view through Oct. 23 at Sfumato Gallery, 24 Booker St. Featuring Brittany Clifford, Marina [...]

Tribute to ‘Our Irish Rose…’

September 20, 2026

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Luke Farrelly held a pint of Guinness in one hand and wiped his eyes with the other. Around him, outside P.J. Finnegan’s, were people who had come to remember his wife, Rose Marie, with [...]

New direction doesn’t discount the road behind

September 28, 2026

SPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESSBY ROSA L. ANTONINI I was standing behind the counter of a check-cashing store in Union City when a decision I didn’t know I was making began to take shape. I had [...]

HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. — Master Gardener Lynne Proskow will present “Crazy Composting Year-Round: Ins and Outs” at the Garden Club of Harrington Park’s meeting Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting takes place at [...]

Bergen election officials to discuss voting, ballot security Sept. 22

September 19, 2026

PASCACK VALLEY— Bergen County election officials will answer residents’ questions about voting procedures, ballot security and voter rights during a virtual information session Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. The program, “Voting and Security: Bergen [...]

The stagecoach to Closter departed from Park Ridge’s Pascack Trading Post, a center of commerce for the Pascack Valley’s early settlers. This view shows the weathered building before its demolition in the 20th century. Its cornerstone, dated 1770, is preserved at the Pascack Historical Society’s museum.

An 1860s trip through the Pascack Valley: Part 1

September 19, 2026

It’s a fine morning and autumn is in the air. Let’s take an imaginary ride through the Pascack Valley and try to picture the countryside as it appeared in those last few years before modernity [...]

Illumination 250 brings free arts festival to downtown Hackensack Oct. 3

September 12, 2026

HACKENSACK — Giant puppets, cultural performances, art installations and an interactive audio adventure will fill downtown Hackensack on Saturday, Oct. 3, during Illumination 250, a free, all-ages celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Activities run from [...]

‘Once Upon a Time in Jersey’ screening, Montvale after-party Sept. 12

September 8, 2026

MONTVALE, N.J. — Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 5 Park St., will host a 2:30 p.m. after-party Saturday, Sept. 12, following a Northeast Film Festival screening of “Once Upon a Time in Jersey” at Teaneck [...]

Concerts not to miss at PCAT: Violinist Elli Choi and organist Daniel Ficarri perform free this month

September 7, 2026

TENAFLY, N.J.—The Presbyterian Church at Tenafly will present two free September concerts featuring internationally recognized musicians Elli Choi and Daniel Ficarri. Choi, a 2020 graduate of Tenafly High School and an award-winning violinist, will perform [...]