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Honoring a Legacy: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine to Host Second Annual Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K Run and Walk


Funds raised to support scholarships for the next generation of physicians
Nutley, NJ – September 20, 2024 – Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine is pleased to host its second annual Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 27 at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield.

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Morristown’s Kerry O’Connor Celebrates 11th Anniversary of Lifesaving Pancreas Transplant and Advocates for Organ Donation


(Morristown, NJ) – Kerry O’Connor is celebrating a significant milestone this September – it is 11 years since a pancreas transplant saved her life. Reflecting on her journey, Kerry is using this anniversary to advocate for NJ Sharing Network and encourage people to register as organ and tissue donors to help save and enhance lives.

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BERGEN COUNTY 2025 HISTORY GRANT PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS


Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs Announces 2025 History Grant Funding Cycle
(HACKENSACK, NJ) – The Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, announces the 2025 Bergen County History Grant Funding Program. The 2025 grant cycle is for history projects or programs taking place January 1 through December 31, 2025.

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LIVE MUSIC, ARTISAN VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, AND MORE AT HARRISON'S RIVERBEND DISTRICT BLOCK PARTY AND ARTISAN MARKET ON SEPT. 27TH


Celebrate the Season with a Festive Public Event from 4 PM to 9 PM
HARRISON, NJ, September 19, 2024 – The smooth sounds of live Jazz and Latin music will fill the air in Harrison, NJ’s Riverbend District on September 27th, as the neighborhood hosts a Block Party and Artisan Market from 4 PM to 9 PM. This lively public event will take place in the outdoor pocket park at 1200 South 5th Street, promising an evening of music, dance, food, and shopping.

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Bergen County Recognizes Hunger Action Month and Veterans of Foreign Wars


HACKENSACK, NJ – During its September 18, 2024, work session, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners and County Executive Jim Tedesco recognized the outstanding efforts of the Bergen County Office of Food Security and local food pantries in combating hunger, particularly in honor of Hunger Action Month. Certificates of commendation were presented to Patrick Fallon, Director of the Office of Food Security, and his team, along with representatives from several local food pantries.

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Doors Open at Bergen for Open House


PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College will host an open house for prospective students and their families on Thursday, October 10 at the institution’s main campus at 400 Paramus Road in Paramus. The event, which will take place from 3 to 6 p.m., will offer attendees an opportunity to learn about the College’s associate degree and certificate programs, meet with faculty, staff and student organizations and tour the campus’ extensive resources.

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2024 BERGEN COUNTY FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL COMES TO OVERPECK COUNTY PARK


Carnival rides, craft fair, live music performances, and more!
(HACKENSACK, NJ) – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, III the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Bergen County, and the Bergen County Department of Parks & Recreation invite the public to celebrate the beginning of autumn with the 2024 annual Bergen County Fall Harvest Festival.

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TEDESCO PRESENTS $197K IN OPEN SPACE FUNDING TO GARFIELD


Funding will support improvements at Joseph LaFaso Field in Spring Street Park
(HACKENSACK, N.J.) – County Executive Jim Tedesco and members of the Board of Commissioners recently presented a ceremonial check for $197,153 from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund (OSTF) to Garfield Mayor Richard Rigoglioso, members of the City Council, and volunteers from the Garfield Little League.

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