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September 20, 2026
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Elizabeth Halverstam, former executive director of Arts Horizons and former co-president of the National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section, reflects on a lifetime of arts education, advocacy and community service.
Community Voices

Q&A: Elizabeth Halverstam on effective advocacy

September 7, 2026 Hillary Viders

ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—Elizabeth Halverstam has devoted much of her life to arts education and community service. Raised in London, she came to New York aboard Cunard’s RMS Queen Mary in 1966, […]

Englewood Environmental Commissioner Erin Thomas displays a honeycomb frame with bees during the city’s sixth annual National Honey Bee Day celebration at the Englewood Public Library on Aug. 16. Hillary Viders photo.
Community Voices

Honey Bee Day celebration oh so sweet

September 7, 2026 Hillary Viders

ENGLEWOOD, N,J.—More than 100 residents and visitors gathered on the front lawn of the Englewood Public Library on Sunday, Aug. 16, for the city’s sixth annual National Honey Bee Day […]

Children show off their backpacks at Englewood’s Back-to-School Splash at Mackay Park on Aug. 23. Students received backpacks filled with school supplies organized by grade. Hillary Viders photo.
Community Voices

Back-to-School Splash one for the books

September 5, 2026 Hillary Viders

ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—Hundreds of residents gathered on the Mackay Park lawn Sunday, Aug. 23, for the Back-to-School Splash, a free afternoon of swimming, food, music, games and school-year preparations. The event […]

Aaron Daly portrait
Community Voices

From the Lower East Side to Bergen Family Center

August 3, 2026 Hillary Viders

ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—Aaron Daly’s journey to becoming CEO of Bergen Family Center began far from the executive offices where he now leads an organization dedicated to strengthening families and communities. Growing […]

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 […]

A featured work from Youth Consultation Service’s annual Blossoms Art Exhibit, opening May 4 at bergenPAC in Englewood, showcases the expressive, mixed-media creations of youth in YCS programs.
Community Voices

Art that ‘lifts and frees’: YCS youth showcase returns to bergenPAC

April 27, 2026 Northern Valley Press

ENGLEWOOD — For some of New Jersey’s most vulnerable young people, art is more than expression — it’s survival, healing, and a way to be seen. That idea will take […]

Matthew De La Rosa
Community Voices

De La Rosa on policing, technology, and mental health

March 22, 2026 Hillary Viders

ENGLEWOOD—Deputy Police Chief Matthew De La Rosa has served with the Englewood Police Department since 2002, working assignments that range from patrol and investigations to training and administration. This month, […]

Intashan Chowdhury
Community Voices

Intashan Chowdhury on helping government innovate

December 4, 2025 Hillary Viders

NORTHERN VALLEY—At 22, Intashan Chowdhury, MPA, became the youngest municipal administrator in New Jersey — and the first Bengali-American to hold the role in the United States. Now business administrator […]

NJ State House
Alpine

Millions in road, safety funds headed to Pascack and Northern valleys under FY26 municipal aid

November 30, 2025 Staff

TRENTON—Gov. Phil Murphy has announced $150 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Aid grants, with 537 municipalities statewide receiving funding for road, bridge, safety, and quality-of-life improvements. Every municipality that […]

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