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Westwood Regional High School students receive poll worker training Sept. 30 ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Photo by Lori Perlow.

Election 2026: More than 80 Westwood Regional students train to work the polls

November 2, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J. — At a Hillsdale polling place last November, Mia Moreta-Perez greeted voters at the tablet station and helped older residents check in. A year later, that’s the […]

Citizens of the Year honoree Theresa “Teri” Capparelli with Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce President Anthony Rizzo and Treasurer Ken Baron; fellow honoree Dr. Peter Wohl with state Sen. Holly Schepisi at the chamber’s Oct. 20 dinner, at Seasons Catering in the Township of Washington. John Snyder photos.

Chamber cheers Citizens of the Year

November 1, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N,J.—To the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce, Theresa “Teri” Capparelli is a nonprofit leader, fundraiser and community advocate. To her daughters, she is also the mother […]

Students from Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley high schools explore Manhattan’s Chinatown during a trip connecting their Mandarin studies with food and culture. Leading them are teachers Liam O’Neill, front and center, and Debbie Yao, in red at left in the foreground. Courtesy photo

A lesson beyond words: Students from two local high schools put Mandarin to the test in Chinatown

November 1, 2026

LOWER MANHATTAN—A haircut on Pell Street could earn five points. So could a foot massage. Other assignments called for finding Chinese characters, photographing incense or recording a video of friends […]

Helen Delbove, seated, celebrates her 102nd birthday at Brookdale Emerson on Oct. 23 with family, staff, Mayor Danielle DiPaola and Police Chief Mark Savino. The officials presented her with a resolution honoring the milestone. Photo courtesy of Brookdale

At 102, Helen Delbove urges a loving heart

October 30, 2026

EMERSON, N,J.—Helen Delbove has traveled the world, raised a family and watched it grow to include grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At 102, her advice is simple. “Live your life because it’s […]

Nearly 75,500 ballots cast in Bergen ahead of Election Day

October 29, 2026

PASCACK VALLEY — Bergen County voters had returned mail-in ballots or voted early in person a combined 75,490 times by Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 28, county election officials said, with several […]

Early voting continues through Nov. 1; Election Day is Nov. 3

October 27, 2026

BERGEN COUNTY — Election officials are urging registered voters to plan ahead for the Nov. 3 general election, with early voting available through Sunday, Nov. 1, and deadlines approaching for [...]

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 Michael Polito to the seat [...]

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 Bergen County’s 2026 Music at [...]

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 decision over affordable housing and [...]

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 with its present. Miller researched [...]

Call to increase street-tree planting budget

October 23, 2026

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Hillsdale Environmental Commission Chair Fred Rubel is urging the borough to increase funding for street tree planting after reporting a net loss of 237 street trees in nine months. Rubel told councilors Oct. 13 [...]

Northern Valley residents share stories of help with federal benefits, refunds

November 1, 2026

NORTHERN VALLEY—An Englewood resident whose Social Security benefits were being garnished over a fraudulent loan, a Haworth couple awaiting a tax refund and a Tenafly family facing an urgent travel problem were among the constituents [...]

Nearly 75,500 ballots cast in Bergen ahead of Election Day

October 29, 2026

Garden Club’s ‘Classic’ flower show opens Oct. 28

October 28, 2026

The Garden Club of Englewood will present “Classic,” a flower show featuring floral designs, horticulture, photography and botanical arts, Oct. 28–29 at the Englewood Field Club, 341 Engle St. The show is free and open [...]

Early voting continues through Nov. 1; Election Day is Nov. 3

October 27, 2026

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 [...]

Margaret Levy-Cook, left, with Lee Tremble, recipient of the Gold Heart Volunteer Award at Meals on Wheels North Jersey’s Oct. 1 fundraising gala. Tremble was honored for his many years of dedicated volunteer service to the organization and the homebound seniors it serves. Richard Frant/FrantVisuals LLC.

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 [...]