PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College’s internationally recognized chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society of two-year colleges, has added a batch of new awards to its trophy case. The awards, received throughout the spring semester, recognize both individuals and the chapter as a whole.
Rochester, N.Y. – Wegmans Food Markets today kicked off its companywide Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack scan campaign to raise money for the company’s 53 Feeding America food bank partners. Starting June 3, customers can donate $2, $3, $5, or any amount at checkout, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to each store’s local food bank.
PARAMUS, NJ, June 3, 2026 – The Valley Hospital welcomes José G. Guillem, MD, as Medical Director of Research for The Valley Hospital.
In his new role, Dr. Guillem will have oversight of all research initiatives offered through Valley Health System. He plans to create an environment where clinicians, residents, fellows, and interdisciplinary clinical and research teams feel supported in pursuing meaningful scholarly and investigative work.
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (June 1, 2026) --- A lucky guest at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City won a $109,704 jackpot early Thursday. The guest bet $360 on the winning machine, a Huff N’ Even More Puff slot machine by Light & Wonder with a $1 denomination.
Wegmans Employee Scholarship Program will award over 1,500 new recipients with scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year.
Since it began in 1984, more than 49,500 Wegmans employees have been awarded scholarships totaling $155 million.
The company expects to pay out more than $5.8 million in tuition assistance to both new and returning scholarship recipients during the 2026-2027 school year.
PARAMUS, NJ – Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Technical School District today celebrated the official opening of the new Bergen County Career Innovation High School in Paramus with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by state, county, and local officials, educators, students, and community leaders.
NY Waterway’s annual 4th of July experience is back for America’s 250th Anniversary, featuring breathtaking views of the world-famous Macy’s Fireworks Show
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, and representatives from local law enforcement agencies today joined the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management at the East Rutherford Police Department for the distribution of Bleeding Control Blast Kits to police departments serving communities surrounding MetLife Stadium.
PARAMUS, NJ, June 1, 2026 – The Valley Hospital is pleased to announce that it was awarded an Equitable Obesity Care Grant through the American College of Physicians? (ACP) to address equity challenges in obesity care and stigma. Valley was 1 of 12 grantees selected, with awards ranging from $12,000 to $25,000, to implement collaborative, community-based initiatives. Valley received $24,740.
Local Entrepreneur Opens New Resale Concept, Providing Venue for Local Families and Athletes to Buy & Sell Quality Used Sports and Fitness Equipment at a Discount
