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VOW ON BUS SAFETY: Grieving Dad Fights For Federal Reforms

May 21, 2019 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—It’s been a year since Miranda Faith Vargas, 10, lost her life in a tragic and criminal school bus wreck. Her father, Joevanny Vargas, says the word anniversary is the wrong […]

Bergen County to Pilot New Safe Schools Mobile App

May 20, 2019 Michael Olohan

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.—A top county law enforcement official said the agency will soon be working with four school districts to implement a cell phone app to improve anonymous reporting of […]

THE VALLEY’S GOT TALENT! Student Showcase Supported Coalition

May 20, 2019 Staff

OLD TAPPAN, N.J.—The Northern Valley Coalition works to create fun, healthy activities for local families. On May 11, the group organized its third successful Valley’s Got Talent in the Northern Valley-Old […]

Bergen Community Celebrates New STEM center

May 20, 2019 Northern Valley Press

PARAMUS, N.J.—Assisted by a student-constructed robot and joined by Bergen County government officials, faculty, staff and institutional leaders, Bergen Community College President Michael D. Redmond, Ph.D., cut the ribbon on […]

Hillsdale Students Mark Arbor Day 2019

May 13, 2019 John Snyder

Ann Blanche Smith Elementary School celebrated Arbor Day with a traditional tree planting on May 2. From left to right are students Sabrina, Lila, Hope, Geoffrey, Justin, Tyler, Lian. The […]

Primoris Takes Elementary Math Gold

May 13, 2019 Staff

WESTWOOD—The elementary school math team of Primoris Academy became the 2019 New Jersey State School Champion of the MathLeague.org elementary state competition April 24, with local students represented. Many team […]

PVHS’s ‘The Smoke Signal’ Hauls in More Journalism Awards

May 13, 2019 Pascack Press

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Congratulations to Pascack Valley junior and “The Smoke Signal” staff editor Rachel Cohen, whose opinion column from this past November, “Actions speak louder than words,” about anti-Semitic graffiti at […]

STUDENTS SEEK RECORD RELAY: Annual Fundraiser Against Cancer May 18

May 13, 2019 John Snyder

EMERSON, N.J.—This year’s Relay For Life of the Pascack Valley marks Emerson Jr./Sr. High School’s second consecutive year hosting the event, and organizers say they’re excited for a huge turnout. […]

Northern Valley Regional Athletes To Play On

May 13, 2019 Northern Valley Press

NORTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL—After successful high school careers playing for Northern Valley Regional High School sports teams, district athletes who are college bound and committed to keep playing were celebrated at recent ceremonies. […]

County Pushes Training, Mapping for Schools’ Security

May 13, 2019 Michael Olohan

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.—While state Department of Education guidelines to disburse nearly $350 million in state bond funding for school security projects is due soon, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office continues […]