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A portrait of Serenity Lynn rests beside the poem “Serenity’s Tree” at the foot of the magnolia planted in her memory at Brookside Park. The tree was dedicated Oct. 17 during Westwood’s first Autumn Arbor Fest. Photo by John Snyder.

A tree for Serenity

October 24, 2026

WESTWOOD, N.J.—For Anouska Lowndes, a magnolia growing in her back garden offers a particular kind of comfort: something beautiful to watch grow in memory of the infant she lost nine […]

Early voting opens in Bergen County; mail-ballot deadline is Oct. 27

October 24, 2026

BERGEN COUNTY — In-person early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Saturday, Oct. 24, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 1, with 10 locations available across Bergen County. The […]

Woodcliff Lake council candidates outline development, spending priorities

October 24, 2026

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — Two Republican incumbents and two Democratic challengers are seeking two Borough Council seats Nov. 3, with development, municipal spending and schools among their priorities. This roundup […]

Park Ridge council hopefuls debate costs, water and development

October 24, 2026

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Mill Pond restoration, drinking water quality, property taxes and development are central issues for four candidates seeking two three-year Borough Council seats in the Nov. 3 […]

Following Councilman Michael Ullman’s resignation for personal reasons, the council named Daisy Velez vice president in his place. Velez moved to appoint Realtor Michael Polito to fill the remainder of Ullman’s term. Courtesy photos.

Polito named to council, replacing Ullman

October 24, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—After rejecting two candidates to fill the unexpired term of recently resigned Councilman Michael Ullman, the Township Council voted unanimously Oct. 19 to appoint Planning Board member […]

The Cider Barn Band returns to the Wortendyke Barn Museum on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Cider Barn Band returns to Wortendyke Barn Oct. 25

October 24, 2026

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — The Cider Barn Band returns to the Wortendyke Barn Museum on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. for its 16th annual bluegrass performance, closing [...]

Montvale's Theresa Cudequest is running unopposed for re-election to the Borough Council.

Cudequest opposes AI data center; race uncontested

October 24, 2026

MONTVALE, N.J.—Two Republican incumbents, Council President Theresa Cudequest and Councilman Douglas Arendacs, are running unopposed for two Borough Council seats in the Nov. 3 election, as Montvale faces a consequential [...]

Wall of remembrance a milestone for scout: PH senior Austin Miller earns Eagle after creating a tribute to vets at school

October 24, 2026

MONTVALE, N.J.—For Austin H. Miller, a tribute to veterans at Pascack Hills High School began with his own family’s military service and grew into a project connecting the school’s past [...]

‘The heart of Park Ridge is beating again’

October 23, 2026

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—More than 100 residents, public officials and a former Park Ridge mayor gathered Oct. 20 to celebrate the grand reopening of the borough’s newly renovated historic train depot, [...]

Dog complaint leads to firearm arrest

October 22, 2026

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — A report of two dogs running at large led officers to recover a handgun, a large-capacity ammunition magazine and hollow-point ammunition near Kinderkamack Road, police said. [...]

The candidates: Democratic incumbent Erin Collins with newcomer Kristian Rasmussen on the left, and Republican incumbent Lauren Letizia with former councilwoman Beth Staples on the right. Two seats are up for grabs on the Westwood Borough Council. Campaign photos.

Council hopefuls talk plaza’s future, ‘Hub’ priorities

October 22, 2026

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Four candidates vying for two Westwood Council seats Nov. 3 have differing visions for the future of Westwood Plaza, the borough shopping center whose former Kmart anchor store has stood vacant for three years. [...]

The old Haring house on Kinderkamack Road in Westwood took inspiration from the mansions of the American South. Its expansive grounds later became the Westwood Hills garden apartments.

Halloween Night at Westwood’s Southern Mansion

October 22, 2026

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Wouldn’t you love to spend a spooky Halloween night exploring this place? This was the old Haring mansion on Kinderkamack Road in Westwood. Its former location is now home to the Westwood Hills garden [...]

School board contests give Park Ridge, Hillsdale voters choices

October 22, 2026

PASCACK VALLEY—Park Ridge voters will choose among four candidates for three school board seats Nov. 3, while Hillsdale voters will select two of three candidates to represent their borough on the Pascack Valley Regional High [...]

A promise kept: love, loss, and 39 years of wedding vows

October 19, 2026

WESTWOOD, N.J.—The rain stopped just long enough. On Sept. 26, Rudolph “Rudy” Jaeger gathered with family and friends outside Central Unitarian Church on Bergen Street to mark his 39th wedding anniversary with his late wife, [...]

Babysitter class act: Dozens level up at Peter J. Harkin program, hosted by Park Ridge Fire Prevention Bureau

October 18, 2026

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — More than a half-century after Park Ridge began teaching young people how to handle the responsibilities, and occasional emergencies, that come with babysitting, a new generation has earned its cards. Approximately [...]

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Permanent home for Family Promise of Bergen County

October 16, 2026

HACKENSACK—Tim and Kristie Woods of Demarest have donated a 4,500-square-foot building in Hackensack to Family Promise of Bergen County, honoring the legacy of Tim’s mother, the late Nancy Woods, one of the organization’s founders. Executive [...]

James Perlas of Cresskill stars as Dracula in Bergen County Players’ Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, running Oct. 24–Nov. 14 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell. Inset: Co-playwright Steve Rosen. Richard Frant/FrantVisuals LLC

Bergen County Players plans Halloween festivities, ‘Dracula’ writer talkback

October 15, 2026

ORADELL, N.J.—Bergen County Players will celebrate Halloween weekend with a costume contest, special ticket offer and a post-show discussion with playwright Steve Rosen during its production of “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” at the Little [...]

Meals on Wheels NJ honors Lee Tremble, Christ Lutheran Church

October 14, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—When Meals on Wheels North Jersey Executive Director Janelle Larghi had a problem, she knew the words Lee Tremble would have trouble resisting. “I need your help.” It was fall 2024, and [...]

An 1860s trip through the Pascack Valley: Part 4

October 12, 2026

PASCACK VALLEY—As we continue our stagecoach journey through the 1860s Pascack Valley, we follow the path that the stagecoach made through this area 165 years ago. The route began at the old Trading Post at [...]

A new chapter, an enduring question: Who shapes who we become?

October 11, 2026

TENAFLY, N.J.—Last year, Sophie Rose Cheson told Northern Valley Press that she was learning who she was through the stories she created. “My grandmother was a writer,” she said. “I didn’t know I’d take her [...]

A permanent home for Family Promise

October 11, 2026

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.—An organization that helps Bergen County families find stability has received a permanent home of its own. Tim and Kristie Woods of Demarest have donated a 4,500-square-foot building in Hackensack to Family Promise [...]

County counters election misinformation

October 10, 2026

HACKENSACK—Nearly two dozen rumors and false claims about elections and voting are addressed in a Bergen County brochure being mailed to registered voters before early in-person voting begins Saturday, Oct. 24, county officials told Pascack [...]

County elections officials tout mail-in ballots’ security, convenience

October 9, 2026

HACKENSACK—With mail-in ballots already coming back, early voting starting Oct. 24, and the Nov. 3 General Election day only four weeks away, county elections officials joined with the League of Women Voters officials Sept. 22 [...]

Oct. 7 survivors share story of captivity, survival as Bergen marks anniversary of Hamas attacks

October 9, 2026

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.—Survivors of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel shared their experiences at Woodcliff Lake’s Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley on Thursday, Oct. 8, one day after Rep. Josh Gottheimer joined [...]

An 1860s trip through the Pascack Valley: Part 3

October 5, 2026

Let’s continue our stagecoach journey through the 1860s Pascack Valley. We are following the real path that the stagecoach made through this area 165 years ago. The route began at the old Trading Post at [...]