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July 30, 2026
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E-bikes on the rise—so are the risks. Throttle-powered e-bikes and high-speed models like Surrons are increasingly popular among teens, but unsafe riding—especially without helmets or regard for traffic laws—raises serious safety concerns. Advocates warn that reckless behavior could lead to injuries, tighter restrictions, and backlash against responsible riders.
Northern Valley Press

New rules of the road on e-bikes

July 26, 2026 Staff

TRENTON — New e-bike regulations took effect July 19, requiring riders across the state to meet licensing, registration and helmet requirements and, for faster models, carry liability insurance. Under the […]

The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation is inviting residents of all ages to help create giant puppets for Illumination 250, an all-day arts festival celebrating America's 250th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 3, in downtown Hackensack.
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Hackensack seeks volunteers for giant puppet workshops, Oct. 3 parade

July 21, 2026 Northern Valley Press

HACKENSACK — The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation is inviting residents of all ages to help create giant puppets for Illumination 250, an all-day arts festival celebrating America’s 250th anniversary […]

Dreamlab building
Northern Valley Press

Girl Scout DreamLab Discovery Day for young creators

July 19, 2026 Pascack Press

PARAMUS—The Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey will kick off a summer of hands-on learning with DreamLab Discovery Day on Tuesday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at the […]

Lt. James Tracy, a 24-year veteran of the Englewood Cliffs Police Department, was appointed acting chief and officer in charge effective May 23 following the retirement of Chief William Henkelman. Photo courtesy of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs.
Englewood Cliffs

Englewood Cliffs appoints Tracy acting police chief

July 13, 2026 Northern Valley Press

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Lt. James Tracy, a 24-year veteran of the Police Department, has been appointed acting chief and officer in charge. The mayor and council unanimously approved the […]

The sale was widely advertised in New York City newspapers, an enticement for businessmen to bring their families to the suburbs and become commuters. For the convenience of New Yorkers, free rides by touring car went back and forth between Cresskill and the Dyckman Street ferry boats on the New Jersey side.
Back in Time

When the heart of Cresskill hit the auction block

July 7, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

CRESSKILL, N.J.—This week we go back 95 years to the creation of a Cresskill neighborhood.  On July 9, 1921, a crowd gathered under a massive tent at the center of […]

WRIC Wonder Women
Community Voices

Ranging WRIC lands $1.2M in grants, aiding vital outlets

July 7, 2026 Northern Valley Press

ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — The Women’s Rights Information Center has received more than $1.2 million in grants to expand services for individuals and families throughout Bergen County. The Englewood-based nonprofit said the […]

Michael Wildes
Community Voices

Mayor Michael Wildes on challenges in immigration

July 7, 2026 Hillary Viders

ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—Mayor Michael Wildes is managing partner of the immigration law firm Wildes & Weinberg, P.C., founded in 1960 by his father, Leon Wildes, who is widely known for representing […]

PSEG Newark General Office Headquearters
Northern Valley Press

PSE&G restores 275,000 outages after heat wave, back-to-back storms

July 5, 2026 Pascack Press

NEWARK — As New Jersey continues recovering from a week of extreme heat and successive rounds of severe thunderstorms, Public Service Electric & Gas said Sunday that it has restored […]

League of Women Voters of Northern Valley president Tomasina Schwarz displays books that have faced challenges or bans elsewhere during a discussion on school board elections and public education issues June 18 at the Westwood Community Center. John Snyder photo.
Community Voices

League discussion on school board elections, book challenges

June 27, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—More than a dozen educators, League of Women Voters members, and residents gathered Thursday evening at the community center for a discussion on New Jersey school board elections and […]

Bergen County 2026
Northern Valley Press

Bergen County launches FIFA World Cup ticket lottery for first responders

June 22, 2026 Pascack Press

HACKENSACK—Bergen County has announced a ticket lottery that will award 25 pairs of tickets to upcoming FIFA World Cup matches to eligible first responders who live in Bergen County. County […]

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