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November 9, 2026

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 John Snyder

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 […]

Wall of remembrance a milestone for scout: PH senior Austin Miller earns Eagle after creating a tribute to vets at school

October 24, 2026 John Snyder

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 […]

School board contests give Park Ridge, Hillsdale voters choices

October 22, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—Park Ridge voters will choose among four candidates for three school board seats Nov. 3, while Hillsdale voters will select two of three candidates to represent their borough on […]

School board VP Saxon steps down, reflects

October 16, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—School Board Vice President Justin Saxon resigned effective Sept. 15 after nearly seven years of service. Candidates for the vacancy will be interviewed by the board in closed session […]

Hillsdale to end student parking on Liberty Avenue

October 16, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Pascack Valley High School students will no longer be allowed to park along Liberty Avenue, and borough officials have arranged alternative parking at Stonybrook Swim Club following complaints about […]

Jamik Ligon has taken his storytelling to the microphone. In January 2026, he launched the “Every Runner, Every Day” podcast, featuring conversations with runners about training, perseverance and the role running plays in their lives. Photo at right, by John Snyder at River Vale Day 2026.

Runner on track with book release

October 16, 2026 John Snyder

RIVER VALE, N.J.—After 36 marathons and more than 150 road races, Jamik Ligon has earned the right to call himself a runner. But he doesn’t think anyone needs to go […]

The Possums perform at the Nancy Woods Memorial Gazebo in Demarest during Feeding Neighbors Night on Aug. 12. At the event, student reporter Karin Lee polled residents about climate change concerns and their awareness of local resilience efforts. Photo by Karin Lee.

Residents voice concerns about flooding, heat

October 1, 2026 Northern Valley Press

BY KARIN LEESPECIAL TO NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS DEMAREST, N.J.—Bergen County residents on the evening of Aug, 7 received their 10th flash flood warning from the county’s Office of Emergency Management […]

#4 Chase McDowell celebrates after his first varsity touchdown. Above: #52 Hudson Mahon, #74 Isaac Hsiao, #61 Luka Pinto, and #54 Mason Hennessy take the field as captains for the coin toss. Photo by Owen Baskin.

Pascack Hills out of the gate with 48-6 win

September 11, 2026 Pascack Press

MONTVALE, N.J.—Pascack Hills opened its 2026 football season with a commanding 48–6 victory over Belleville on Friday night, giving Coach Matt Marini, an ’08 alumnus, his first win as a […]

Memorial traffic pattern changes aim to improve student safety

September 11, 2026 Michael Olohan

EMERSON, N.J.— A new dropoff and pickup traffic pattern at Memorial Elementary School on Chestnut Street drew questions and concerns from several neighbors at the Sept. 1 special mayor and […]

“Once Upon a Time in Jersey” screens Sept. 12 at noon at Teaneck Cinemas as part of the Northeast Film Festival. An after-party follows at 2:30 p.m. at Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Montvale.

‘Once Upon a Time in Jersey’ screening, Montvale after-party Sept. 12

September 8, 2026 Staff

MONTVALE, N.J. — Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 5 Park St., will host a 2:30 p.m. after-party Saturday, Sept. 12, following a Northeast Film Festival screening of “Once Upon a […]

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