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October 22, 2025
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Community Voices

“Community Voices” is a platform dedicated to highlighting the forums, gatherings, and opportunities in our communities that encourage meaningful dialogue, diverse perspectives, and active participation. These spaces—whether town hall meetings, local discussion groups, school board sessions, or neighborhood forums—offer residents a chance to share their views, learn from each other, and collaborate on issues that matter most to them. By drawing attention to these opportunities, “Community Voices” aims to empower residents to engage, advocate, and shape the future of their communities through informed and open conversation.

Jim Wright, author and birding advocate, swoops onto WFDU’s The Nature Connection July 27 to talk owls and more. Photos: via Jim Wright's marketing materials.
Community Voices

Winging it on WFDU: Birding author Jim Wright takes flight on air July 27

July 3, 2025 Michael Olohan

TEANECK, N.J.—Birding enthusiast and author Jim Wright is the featured guest on Don Torino’s “The Nature Connection” show on WFDU-FM, 89.1, on Sunday, July 27, from 6:30 to 7 a.m. […]

View Ariana Gavriilidis' "Europe in Black and White" photographs on view at Demarest Public Library during the month of July, among them "Sunday Service" (8x10, 2019).
Community Voices

Photo exhibition at Demarest library: ‘Europe in Black and White’ by Ariana Gavriilidis

July 1, 2025 Staff

DEMAREST, N.J.—The Demarest Free Public Library presents Europe in Black and White, a solo photography exhibition by Ariana Gavriilidis, on view throughout the month of July. Gavriilidis, a New Jersey-based photographer, […]

Township of Washington
Community Voices

Properties proposed for rezone in township’s affordable housing plan

June 23, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Following questions and objections from more than a dozen residents, the Planning Board voted unanimously to approve an affordable housing plan to satisfy the township’s proposed 11-unit […]

3R's Day keynote speaker Jim Stroker addressing entire student body at Fieldstone Middle School on June 6. Sean Powers photo.
Community Voices

Connecting on character

June 21, 2025 John Snyder

MONTVALE, N.J.—It was intense and challenging — in the best possible ways. On Friday, June 6, Fieldstone Middle School held its biennial Respect, Reflect & Remember Day — also known […]

Township Theatre
Community Voices

Township Theatre says it’s forced to close

June 21, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Township Theatre, one of Bergen County’s last remaining independent cinemas, will close its doors for good on Thursday, July 31, as Washington Town Center moves forward in […]

Among those powering the Third Annual Westwood Pride Celebration June 1: Chris Doran; Chris Haffler; Mackenzie Fox; county commissioners Germaine Ortiz, Tom Sullivan, and Mary Amoroso; Ann-Marie Jonas; Casey Bontemps; Bob Dzienis; and Lisa Bontemps. John Snyder photo set against the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag.
Community Voices

Third Westwood Pride Celebration: ‘Raise our voices’ 

June 5, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Dozens of supporters, some holding their young children close, lent their cheer and calls to action outside Westwood Borough Hall on Sunday, June 1 for the Third Annual Westwood […]

Teen Soiree
Community Voices

Teens honored for courage, connection, commitment

June 5, 2025 Staff

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—More than 180 teens, parents, and community members gathered Monday, May 19 for Valley Chabad’s Annual Teen Soirée, a heartfelt celebration of Jewish teen leadership across the Pascack […]

Mill Pond Park Ridge
Community Voices

Mill Pond sediment testing OK’d; dredge question urged

June 5, 2025 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Efforts to upgrade Mill Pond were discussed at the May 27 Borough Council meeting, including testing pond sediment for contaminants and a resident-led effort to hold a November […]

The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County’s 2025 Young Women’s Leadership Award recipients. From left: Executive Director Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer; Junior Award recipient Caitlin Liau; Senior Leadership Award recipient Chloey Cho; Junior Award recipient Lila Sora Bae; and Community Chest Vice President Emily Yang.
Community Voices

The Chest of Eastern Bergen County honors exceptional young women with Eighth Annual Leadership Awards

June 3, 2025 Northern Valley Press

EASTERN BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. (May 2025) — The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County has announced the recipients of its eighth annual High School Young Women’s Leadership Program awards. The honorees were […]

Geraldine Beatty, 125th Anniversary Committee chair, tells us the event marked “an extraordinary milestone in the life of our community” with the dedication of a new walkway “that will stand as a lasting tribute to our shared history, our values, and our vision for the future.”
Community Voices

Hillsdale’s way forward

June 3, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—More than 100 residents gathered at Veterans Park on Saturday, May 17, to celebrate the final event of Hillsdale’s 125th Anniversary celebration with the dedication of a paved walkway […]

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