CarePlus NJ and Bergen County CIT Surpass 1,000 Trained in Crisis Response
Training milestone underscores countywide commitment to effective mental health crisis intervention
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BERGEN’S WINTER WONDERLAND CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND WITH LIVE MUSIC AND FAMILY FUN
Third weekend features performances by a youth chorale, School of Rock, and blues/rock ensemble
PARAMUS, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners invite residents and visitors back to Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland for its third weekend of seasonal celebrations.
NEW YORK TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW RETURNS TO JACOB K. JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER JANUARY 24-25, 2026
Celebrate travel with inspiration from hundreds of exhibitors, trip giveaways and expert tips from favorite travel celebrities including Samantha Brown, Pauline Frommer and Peter Greenberg
Wegmans Customers Donate Millions to Hunger Relief in Fall 2025
Wegmans customers raised nearly $3.1 million during the company’s fall 2025 Check Out Hunger scanning campaign.
Since its inception over 30 years ago, Wegmans’ Check Out Hunger campaign has raised more than $58 million for hunger relief.
Companywide, Wegmans customers donated $570,000 more than during the same campaign in 2024.
Bergen Stick Shift Rentals: Where can I rent a stick shift/manual transmission car?
Paramus, NJ — 12/14/2025 — Bergen Stick Shift Rentals, a new niche provider in the automotive rental space, is proud to announce its official launch, offering a curated fleet of manual transmission vehicles to drivers who crave a more engaging experience behind the wheel.
Stop & Shop Helps Fill Bergen Food Pantry
PARAMUS, N.J. – According to the Hope Center at Temple University, nearly one quarter of community college students experience food insecurity at some point during their time enrolled. To help confront this unfortunate reality, grocery retailer Stop & Shop recently donated $7,500 to the Bergen Community College Bergen Cares Center food pantry. Representatives of the 350-store chain visited the College’s main campus on “Giving Tuesday,” December 2, to present the donation to Bergen officials.
VANGO DEVELOPMENT BREAKS GROUND ON THE VANTAGE IN WESTFIELD, NJ
Mixed-Use Development to Deliver 60 Upscale Rental Residences, Modern Amenities, and Historic Relocation Bordering Westfield’s Vibrant Downtown
The Biggest Producer of Public Art in Bergen County Launches 'Mind Your Feelings' Art Installation in Hackensack
(December 12, 2025; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s (NNJCF) ArtsBergen initiative launched the 'Mind Your Feelings' exhibit at the Johnson Public Library's Gallery Space, located at 274 Main Street in Hackensack. This original interactive public art project transforms community emotional experiences into a powerful tool for mental health awareness and destigmatization.
Bergen Student Honored by HACU
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College student Salome Jimenez has received the $5,000 Health Care Scholars United Scholarship from the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
MCM and Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County Partner to Host Holiday Shopping Event in Support of Affordable Housing
Paramus, NJ — December 2025 — MCM and Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County are hosting a special holiday shopping event inviting the community to embrace the spirit of giving while supporting affordable housing initiatives for families in Northern New Jersey.
