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WESTWOOD — One of downtown’s longest-running businesses is preparing to close its doors. Westwood Feed Co., a fixture on Broadway since the 19th century, will close March 7, ending a […]

Friends in Old Tappan started a GoFundMe for Capt. Keith Wicker’s family “to ease their burden” as he battled cancer; organizers say donations surpassed $125,000 in under a week, with proceeds benefiting his wife, Amy, and their children. Via GoFundMe.

Englewood Cliffs Police Capt. Keith Wicker dies at 51; GoFundMe continues as borough, PBA confirm family coverage

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS — Police Capt. Keith Wicker, a 25-year veteran of the Englewood Cliffs Police Department, died Friday morning, Feb. 20, following a long battle with cancer. He was 51. […]

The affected bags carry Best By dates ranging from 9/8/2026 through 11/17/2026 and bear establishment number P-18356 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice recalled over possible glass contamination

PASCACK VALLEY — Shoppers with frozen Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice in their freezers are being urged to check the bag after a nationwide recall tied to possible glass contamination. […]

Updated: Westwood Cinemas reiterates R-rated policy after underage entry issues

WESTWOOD — Westwood Cinemas, 182 Center Ave., says it has had ongoing issues with underage patrons attempting to enter R-rated movies and is reminding customers it will be enforcing age rules […]

Josh Engelking, Veolia senior director of operations, walks along the banks of the Oradell Reservoir recently. The area is usually underwater. Veolia photo.

Reservoir levels remain far below normal despite recent snow; Veolia urges conservation

HAWORTH — Don’t let the recent snow and rain fool you: New Jersey’s key reservoirs remain well below normal levels, prompting Veolia to ask the roughly 1.1 million residents it serves statewide [...]

Inset: Nilene Evans of Washington Township volunteers with Bergen County CASA, where she advocates for children in foster care and serves on the organization’s board. Courtesy photo.

Township resident advocates for foster children as Bergen County CASA seeks new volunteers

February 18, 2026

Township of Washington resident Nilene Evans became a Bergen County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) after reading a newspaper story about the work nearly a decade ago — and thinking, [...]

Washington’s Birthday celebration set Feb. 22 at Historic New Bridge Landing

February 17, 2026

RIVER EDGE — The Bergen County Historical Society will host a George Washington’s Birthday celebration on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Historic New Bridge Landing, featuring [...]

A library card redesign from the heart: Picture book maker, ‘New Yorker’ cartoonist, and Westwood patron Drew Panckeri says he’s happy to give back

February 16, 2026

WESTWOOD—Patrons of the Westwood Free Public Library—of all ages—are in for a treat with the library’s newly redesigned card. Interpreted by illustrator, cartoonist, and longtime library user Drew Panckeri, it’s [...]

Taking sides during the Revolution? Historian Tim Adriance to explore Bergen County’s Patriot–Loyalist divide

PARK RIDGE—If you’re unsure where your political sympathies lie, then you likely had a lot in common with the Pascack Valley residents who lived through the Revolutionary War. For local [...]

Tuned in: Pascack Press Back In Time columnist Kristin Beuscher appears as a guest on Montvale in Motion, discussing Pascack Valley history and upcoming programs at the Pascack Historical Society.

Right on time: Kristin Beuscher discusses lure, light of Pascack Valley history on Montvale TV

PASCACK VALLEY — “She’s got her fingers on the keyboard, and her heart firmly entwined with the history of the Pascack Valley. If you want to know how we got to be what we are today, [...]

Judge: Town must scrap data center plan on affordables

MONTVALE—A state Affordable Housing Dispute Resolution Program judge ruled Feb. 10 that Montvale’s amended Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan can be deemed compliant only if the borough follows the recommendations of a [...]

Eagle project could make composting a borough habit

WESTWOOD—Nicholas “Nico” Doell isn’t doing the Eagle Scout thing halfway. When the Westwood Regional High School junior earned his Life rank last spring, he started looking for a project that would be more than ceremonial [...]

In search of lost time on middle school renovation

HILLSDALE — Cold weather, frozen pipes, and an aging heating system are complicating progress on the multimillion-dollar renovation of century-old George G. White Middle School, as the district works to regain months lost to earlier regulatory [...]

New book celebrates stories that shaped Westwood

February 14, 2026

The Westwood Heritage Society is proud to announce the release of “Did You Know? Stories and History of Our Hometown of Westwood,” by Helen Whalen, a new book celebrating the rich, quirky, and often surprising [...]

Veolia readies crews and resources as blizzard targets New Jersey

February 22, 2026

HAWORTH—With a winter storm expected to bring heavy snow across New Jersey today, Veolia is prepared to maintain safe and reliable water and wastewater service for the 1.1 million residents and businesses it serves statewide. [...]

After 142 years, Westwood Feed Co. to close March 7

WESTWOOD — One of downtown’s longest-running businesses is preparing to close its doors. Westwood Feed Co., a fixture on Broadway since the 19th century, will close March 7, ending a 142-year run that traces back [...]

Englewood Cliffs Police Capt. Keith Wicker dies at 51; GoFundMe continues as borough, PBA confirm family coverage

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS — Police Capt. Keith Wicker, a 25-year veteran of the Englewood Cliffs Police Department, died Friday morning, Feb. 20, following a long battle with cancer. He was 51. A GoFundMe campaign organized by [...]

Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice recalled over possible glass contamination

PASCACK VALLEY — Shoppers with frozen Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice in their freezers are being urged to check the bag after a nationwide recall tied to possible glass contamination. Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. [...]

Reservoir levels remain far below normal despite recent snow; Veolia urges conservation

Township resident advocates for foster children as Bergen County CASA seeks new volunteers

February 18, 2026

Township of Washington resident Nilene Evans became a Bergen County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) after reading a newspaper story about the work nearly a decade ago — and thinking, simply, I can do that. Evans, [...]

RIVER EDGE — The Bergen County Historical Society will host a George Washington’s Birthday celebration on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Historic New Bridge Landing, featuring Revolutionary War demonstrations, live period music and dance, historic cooking, and family activities.

Washington’s Birthday celebration set Feb. 22 at Historic New Bridge Landing

February 17, 2026

RIVER EDGE — The Bergen County Historical Society will host a George Washington’s Birthday celebration on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Historic New Bridge Landing, featuring Revolutionary War demonstrations, live period [...]

Taking sides during the Revolution? Historian Tim Adriance to explore Bergen County’s Patriot–Loyalist divide