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September 11, 2025

Gently rolling River Vale as seen from Abram C. Holdrum’s farm in 1899. He owned more than 160 acres west of the Hackensack River.

Roaming the Open Landscape of Old River Vale

May 1, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

RIVER VALE, N.J.—The warmest week so far this year. Pasture is growing rapidly, potatoes about all planted, oats coming up. Warm rain is needed. The wheat and rye are looking […]

Township’s 3rd Annual ‘Spring Into Wellness’ 5K, Health Fair Set for May 3

April 30, 2025 Pascack Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—The Township of Washington invites residents of all ages to lace up for its Third Annual Spring Into Wellness 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair, returning on Saturday, May […]

Park Ridge school budget proposal: Costs rise, enrollment falls, tax levy up $1.1M

April 30, 2025 John Snyder

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — The Park Ridge Board of Education will present its proposed $40.76 million school budget for 2025–26 at a public hearing on Tuesday, May 6 at 7 p.m., inviting Ridgers to […]

PVRHSD BOE appoints Dirk Phillips as interim superintendent starting May 1

April 30, 2025 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE, N.J.—Dirk Phillips, former superintendent of Glen Ridge and assistant superintendent in Berkeley Heights, was unanimously approved by the Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education to serve […]

The Woodcliff Lake Borough Council on June 17, 2024 unanimously approved a more than $2.7 million construction contract to build a passive park on the former Galaxy Gardens site at the corner of Woodcliff Avenue and Werimus Road. Officials say “a good portion” of park construction, said soon underway at press time, will be reimbursed. WCL rendering.

Mark your calendar: New passive park grand opening May 3

April 29, 2025 Michael Olohan

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—A new chapter for open space in the borough begins Saturday, May 3, with the grand opening of the town’s newest passive park at Werimus Road and Woodcliff […]

Rideshare drivers to rally in Trenton over fair pay, union rights

April 29, 2025 Staff

TRENTON — Ahead of International Workers’ Day, rideshare drivers from across New Jersey will gather at the Statehouse on Wednesday, April 30, to rally for stronger labor protections, including fair pay […]

Find your sparkle at the Friends of the Montvale Library Jewelry Sale!

Baubles, Bangles, and Beads Sale at Montvale Library

April 28, 2025 Staff

MONTVALE, N.J.—Are you looking for that perfect piece of jewelry to complete a special outfit? Does your little one love playing dress-up? Or are you searching for a meaningful Mother’s […]

Front to back, left to right: Marilyn Clark, Roberta Green, Clay Bosch, Josephine Higgins, Councilwoman Julie Brodsky, Councilwoman Jacqueline Margolis, Katie Murphy; David Berger, Vaughn Flower, Council President Craig Stern, borough arborist Ray Slaman, property maintenance manager Lyle Garcia, and Principal Michael Andriulli gather at Woodcliff Lake Middle School on Friday, April 25 2025 for the borough’s Arbor Day celebration, this year also honoring longtime Shade Tree Committee leader Clay Bosch. (Courtesy photo)

Bosch honored as Woodcliff Lake marks Arbor Day with new tree, national recognition

April 26, 2025 John Snyder

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—Clay Bosch, a 61-year borough resident and longtime leader of the Shade Tree Committee, was honored Friday as Woodcliff Lake celebrated Arbor Day at Woodcliff Middle School. Mayor […]

Former Hilton, BMW digs recommended as redevelopment areas

April 26, 2025 Michael Olohan

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—The borough’s Land Use Board on April 11 voted unanimously to recommend that two major vacant parcels — a 21.2-acre tract at the former BMW headquarters and a […]

Farmland was giving way to front yards in the Pascack Valley at the turn of the 20th century. Park Ridge was described as a commuter’s paradise when this view was captured around 1905 from the top of the Mittag & Volger typewriter ribbon factory. These houses still stand on South Maple Avenue, although then it was called Elizabeth Street.

‘Swampless!’ Selling suburbia in the early 20th century

April 26, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, Bergen County, N.J.—By the dawn of the 1900s, the Pascack Valley was well on its way toward shedding its rural roots and becoming a suburb as we […]

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