We welcome story ideas, news tips, photos, and milestones that reflect life in the Pascack Valley and Northern Valley. Use the guide below to share material with Pascack Press and Northern Valley Press.
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Copy Deadlines
- Pascack Press: Noon on Wednesday for the weekend edition. (Earlier is better.)
- Northern Valley Press: Noon on the Wednesday prior to the first Monday of the month.
Note: The only way we can guarantee placement is through paid advertising.
News Tips
Your tips help us cover the stories that matter most: local issues, public safety, achievements, or community events.
Send tips to newsdesk@thepressgroup.net or call (201) 664-2105.
We respect confidentiality and handle all tips with care.
Press Releases & Milestones
- Press releases: Email text in Word or plain text (not PDF). Include a clear headline, summary, contact info, and high-resolution photos with captions/credits.
- Milestones: Share achievements such as anniversaries or birthdays with names, dates, and a short description. Photos welcome.
- Coverage requests: Email a brief pitch at least two weeks before your event with date, time, location, and spokesperson details.
Send all to newsdesk@thepressgroup.net.
Photography
Great photos make stories come alive.
- Send high-resolution images (300 DPI, 1MB+) in JPEG, PNG, or TIFF.
- Include captions (who, what, when, where) and photo credits.
- Avoid heavily posed “line-up” or “grip-and-grin” shots; candid, story-telling images are best.
- For group shots, ensure subjects all look to your lens.
Deadline: Noon Wednesday for the next issue.
Obituaries
We publish obituaries free of charge as a community service.
- Deadline: Wednesday, 11 a.m. for the upcoming edition.
- Length: 250–500 words recommended.
- Include full name, birth and passing dates, highlights of life, family, and service info.
- Photos welcome (high-resolution JPEG/PNG)
Submit obituaries to newsdesk@thepressgroup.net.
Closing Note
Our newsroom values community voices and stories. Thank you for helping us reflect the life of our towns.