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Rising leader? Apply to Bergen LEADS Class of 2026–27

March 9, 2026

PARAMUS— Applications for the 2026–2027 Bergen LEADS class are open. If you’re a rising leader in Bergen County, this is your opportunity to grow, connect, and make an impact. Bergen […]

Brad Faller’s parents learned he’d made the cover of the 2026 New Jersey Freshwater Fishing Digest in October 2025. They told him the good news that Christmas Eve.

Local angler connects! Montvale’s Brad Faller, 10, is the face of freshwater fishing statewide

March 9, 2026

PASCACK VALLEY—A Montvale fourth-grader who prefers fishing to screen time is enjoying a leisurely moment in the statewide spotlight after landing a channel catfish big enough to put him on […]

A 1902 map shows the Leslie Post Office on Westwood Avenue, just north of the Hackensack River. The River Vale–Old Tappan border area was known as Leslie at the turn of the 20th century.

Leslie: A forgotten name on the Pascack Valley map

March 8, 2026

A section of River Vale was once known as Leslie. It was named for Leon M. Leslie (1862–1937) — landowner, postmaster and inventor. Born in Ohio, Leslie spent his early […]

Sediment, dam testing underway for Mill Pond

March 7, 2026

PARK RIDGE—The mayor and a councilor provided brief updates Feb. 24 on the status of Mill Pond’s approved referendum to spend up to $5 million to dredge the silt-clogged, polluted […]

North Jersey social media weather personality Toni ‘Stormy’ Marino injured in fall; family shares rehab update, GoFundMe

March 5, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON — Toni “Stormy” Marino, the social media weather personality who posts daily updates for North Jersey and has built a following of more than 16,000 on Facebook, […]

River Vale to celebrate Lunar New Year with Lion Dance, family activities March 15

March 5, 2026

RIVER VALE—All are invited to celebrate the Lunar New Year at River Vale’s inaugural Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday, March 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the River Vale Community Center. [...]

Bethany Community Center, which for the past several years has hosted the Township of Washington's lively and growing summer camp, says it can no longer accommodate the program.

Prayer and negotiation, but town’s popular summer camp loses its home at Bethany Community Center — ‘no longer aligned’

March 4, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON — One of the township’s largest youth programs is forced to regroup after Bethany Church announced it will no longer host the Township of Washington Summer Camp [...]

Data center option at former KPMG site? Montvale’s mayor, affordable housing group clash

March 4, 2026

MONTVALE—The borough and Fair Share Housing Center are again at odds over Montvale’s affordable housing plan, which would permit either a 250-unit residential development or a “massive data center” on [...]

Montvale mayor outlines housing settlement framework, development plan: up to 680 units over next 10 years

March 4, 2026

MONTVALE — Mayor Mike Ghassali said the borough has reached tentative settlement agreements with two developers as part of its effort to comply with state affordable housing obligations while maintaining [...]

Spectrum for Living names Moran new CEO

March 4, 2026

PASCACK VALLEY—Spectrum for Living, a nonprofit that supports adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, has appointed Salvador Moran as president/chief executive officer, effective May 1. Moran brings more than 30 [...]

Park Ridge (N.J.) Police Officer Carlos Alicea and friend. PRPD photo.

Rooster awaits bail; owner invited to cross the road, lay claim

March 3, 2026

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Two local officers took custody of a wandering rooster Sunday morning, March 1, after it apparently flew the coop and turned up near a home along busy Kinderkamack Road, police said. After capturing [...]

Westwood Council to discuss parking study, housing, 250th events

March 3, 2026

WESTWOOD — The Mayor and Council will meet Tuesday, March 3 at Borough Hall, 101 Washington Ave., beginning with a 7 p.m. closed session followed by a 7:30 public meeting. During executive session, officials are [...]

Judge blocks federal effort to halt NYC congestion pricing

March 3, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully in attempting to terminate New York City’s congestion pricing program, delivering a major victory to the city and the [...]

Borough adopts five-year forestry plan

March 3, 2026

Community Forestry Management Plan aims to expand canopy and manage risk; ‘Capture the Love (Again)’ event returns to the Kissing Tree A new plan for street and park trees The Borough of Westwood has adopted [...]

Cell tower plan to be focus of March 10 council meeting with Verizon

March 3, 2026

HILLSDALE — Council members expect a robust discussion with Verizon Communications officials at the March 10 council meeting on whether placing a 150-foot cell tower at Stonybrook Swim Club is the best option for improving [...]

Bergen County Clerk John S. Hogan presents the Five-Star Student Award to Elizabeth Maxwell, a senior at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest. Courtesy photo.

Demarest senior Elizabeth Maxwell earns Hogan’s Five-Star Student Award

March 9, 2026

DEMAREST — Bergen County Clerk John S. Hogan recently presented the Five-Star Student Award to Elizabeth Maxwell, a senior at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest, recognizing her extensive work in public health, emergency [...]

Leslie: A forgotten name on the Pascack Valley map

March 8, 2026

A section of River Vale was once known as Leslie. It was named for Leon M. Leslie (1862–1937) — landowner, postmaster and inventor. Born in Ohio, Leslie spent his early years in the Midwest before [...]

North Jersey social media weather personality Toni ‘Stormy’ Marino injured in fall; family shares rehab update, GoFundMe

March 5, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON — Toni “Stormy” Marino, the social media weather personality who posts daily updates for North Jersey and has built a following of more than 16,000 on Facebook, is recovering after a serious [...]

Judge blocks federal effort to halt NYC congestion pricing

March 3, 2026

St. Anthony’s Church announces Holy Week events

March 3, 2026

NORTHVALE — St. Anthony’s Church, 199 Walnut St., invites the community to several Holy Week events. The parish will present the Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m., with [...]

A tree becomes hard to see during a blizzard. Credit: Stillwords/Dreamstime

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. [...]

Westwood Feed & Seed, at 515 Broadway in Westwood, will close March 7 after 142 years in business. Founded in 1884, the feed store traces its roots to the borough’s agricultural past and has served generations of customers and families.

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

February 21, 2026

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

February 21, 2026

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

February 20, 2026

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

February 20, 2026

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 to continue water conservation. Reservoirs [...]