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The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County Celebrates National Philanthropy Day and Awards Grants Totaling $115,000 to Nonprofit Agencies


(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; November 18, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County opened National Philanthropy Day and announced 28 grants were awarded, totaling $ 115,000, to 29 nonprofit agencies responding to increased need in the community. 

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Unfinished Dickens Novel Comes to Life at Bergen


PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergenstages theatre troupe will bring the musical comedy The Mystery of Edwin Drood to the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre in December. Located at Bergen Community College’s main campus in Paramus (400 Paramus Road), the theatre will play host to the performance featuring music, book and lyrics by Rupert Holmes and based on Charles Dickens’ final unfinished novel.

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Valley Health System Gastroenterologist Elected as Chairperson of the American College of Gastroenterology Board of Governors


PARAMUS, NJ, November 19, 2024 – Valley Health System congratulates Valley Medical Group gastroenterology Sita Chokhavatia, MD, on being elected as chairperson of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Board of Governors.

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Northern NJ Community Foundation Announces on National Philanthropy Day the Creation of The Joanna Shyong Scholarship Fund to Support Education


(November 18, 2024; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announced on National Philanthropy Day (NPD) on November 15, 2024 the creation of The Joanna Shyong Scholarship Fund.  NPD recognizes the contribution philanthropy makes to our society and to honor individuals, businesses, and support organizations that are active in the philanthropic community.

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Organ Transplant Recipients, Living Donors, and Donor Families Celebrate Transplant Games Medal-Winning Success at MetLife Stadium Homecoming


(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) – Organ transplant recipients, living donors, and donor families from New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut gathered at MetLife Stadium to celebrate their inspiring achievements at the 2024 Transplant Games of America held in Birmingham, Alabama.

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PORT AUTHORITY, NY WATERWAY OUTLINE EXPANDED, CROSS-HONORED FERRY AND BUS SERVICE DURING UPCOMING HOBOKEN PATH STATION CLOSURE IN EARLY 2025


Ferry Service to be Expanded During Peak Hours, Additional Weekend Route Added During Planned Hoboken PATH Station Closure
Additional Crosstown Manhattan Bus Service to be Offered from Midtown/West 39th Street Terminal

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