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WESTWOOD, N.J.—Toby Kalman found two bicycles blocking a downtown restaurant entrance one Friday while out with friends. She moved them out of the way and spoke to the kids who […]

A happy reunion at Hillsdale Borough Hall: Parents Alyssa and Joshua Boone, with baby Marshall, join Police Chief Travis Woods, Sgt. David Sayers, Officer Dominick Speciale and EMTs Jim Clark and Rachel Brunn as the borough honors the responders who helped deliver Marshall at home April 6. Anthony DeRosa photo.

Special delivery, shared honor: Two officers, two EMTs recognized for helping welcome baby Marshall Boone

HILLSDALE, N.J.—When Joshua Boone held his baby son aloft at Hillsdale Borough Hall on Sept. 8, the applause celebrated an arrival that had brought a family and four local first responders […]

Conceptual illustration of competing housing and data-center uses for a redevelopment site. It does not depict the KPMG property or an actual site plan. In an irony not lost on us, the image was generated with OpenAI — technology that itself relies on data centers.

Nov. 18 hearing on data center option in housing plan: Public comments due Sept. 25; Planning Board hearing Oct. 6

MONTVALE, N.J.—A Nov. 18 fairness hearing will consider whether Montvale’s affordable housing plan can allow a data center at the 34-acre KPMG site off Chestnut Ridge Road if the developer […]

Cooperstown, N.Y., August 2026: Back to front, left to right: Manager Elan Ofeck, Riley Kahn, Connor Smith, Chase Lambert, Maison Mussa, Lincoln Drummond, Mikey Phelan, Matt Baez, Coach Will Odige Jr., Tony Odige, Nick Quinn, Nick Jones, Mason Morris, Liam Sager, and Peyton Calonico. Grit Venom photo.

Venom slides home from Cooperstown

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Before they could trade pins at Cooperstown, they worked the sidewalk outside Goldberg’s Famous Bagels. Before the home runs, there were fundraising tables, donated sports equipment, and a subzero […]

Hillsdale’s police force in 1928: James Holland, Charles Bulach, Chief Lawrence Foley, William Bulach, and Henry Koelsch. The starting salary for a Hillsdale police officer was $1,650, while the chief made $2,000 a year.

Survey: Lower taxes, small-town charm, downtown improvements top priorities

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Affordable taxes, small-town charm and a more attractive, active downtown topped residents’ priorities in an economic development survey presented at the Sept. 8 Borough Council meeting. More than 80% […]

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

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 [...]

Emerson starts work toward ‘Film Ready’ status

EMERSON, N.J.—The borough is pursuing state certification to help attract film and television productions, Mayor Danielle DiPaola said at the Sept. 1 council meeting. DiPaola said the five-step certification process [...]

Mayor seeks new street tribute to WWII soldier Blackwell

EMERSON, N.J.—Mayor Danielle DiPaola wants to name a new street for Kenneth J. Blackwell, a borough native who died during World War II, after learning that the former Kenneth Avenue [...]

A quarter century on, Park Ridge remembers seven residents lost on 9/11

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Residents gathered at Veterans Park on Friday evening, Sept. 11, to honor the borough’s seven residents killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks, all who died that day, 25 [...]

Pascack Hills out of the gate with 48-6 win

MONTVALE, N.J.—Pascack Hills opened its 2026 football season with a commanding 48–6 victory over Belleville on Friday night, giving Coach Matt Marini, an ’08 alumnus, his first win as a [...]

The Township of Washington’s original one-room schoolhouse, built in 1902, still stands, overlooking Pascack Road as part of the modern municipal complex.

The old ‘cracker box’ on Pascack Road

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Does this place look familiar? If you live in the Township of Washington, you have probably been there many times without knowing its history. This one-room wooden building was constructed in 1902 [...]

Rose and Joseph Keller with their daughter, Sydnie, and son, Joseph, before Sept. 11, 2001. Twenty-five years after Joseph’s death, his family continues to share memories of his life and kindness. Courtesy photo.

Keeping Memories Alive: Remembering Park Ridge resident Joseph Keller

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—On the Friday of Labor Day weekend, Rose Keller Triano strolls along the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, surrounded by the sounds of seagulls, crashing waves and boardwalk games. She stops to try a [...]

Memorial traffic pattern changes aim to improve student safety

EMERSON, N.J.— A new dropoff and pickup traffic pattern at Memorial Elementary School on Chestnut Street drew questions and concerns from several neighbors at the Sept. 1 special mayor and council meeting. Implemented Sept. 2, [...]

25 Years: Pascack Valley towns’ 9/11 remembrance ceremonies

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Our communities are announcing ceremonies to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives. Emerson Emerson will hold its [...]

Lest We Forget: Marking 25 Years Since 9/11

September 10, 2026

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, BERGEN COUNTY—We swore we would never forget. Two and a half decades have passed since the day that forever changed the course of life for countless individuals. Parents lost their children; husbands [...]

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