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Healthy Bergen, Powered By The Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), Hosts Get Fit Classes in Bergen County


Hackensack, N.J. (May 05, 2025) — Healthy Bergen, powered by the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), is pleased to announce the 2025 spring schedule for free yoga and fitness classes for Bergen County residents ages 18 and older throughout May and June in collaboration with the Bergen County Department of Parks, Bergen County Department of Health Services, Englewood Health, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and The Valley Hospital.

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Barrymore Film Center Presents Annual Jewish Film Festival, sponsored by longtime Fort Lee residents and founding BFC board members, Edwin and Doris Cohen


[Fort Lee, NJ - May 5, 2025] – The Barrymore Film Center is excited to announce a special limited-run Jewish Film Festival, showcasing a curated selection of films to appeal to current and future lovers of Jewish cinema. Running through June 11th, 2025 , this exclusive series, sponsored by Edwin and Doris Cohen and curated by former Chief Curator of the Museum of the Moving Image David Schwartz, offers a rare opportunity for audiences to experience these films on the big screen.

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Mother’s Day Tribute: NJ Mom Spreads Awareness About Organ Donation While Honoring Her Son’s Lifesaving Legacy


(HOPATCONG, NJ) – This Mother’s Day, Geri Cranmer of Hopatcong, NJ, is finding strength and purpose by honoring her beloved son, Sean Thomas Cranmer, whose selfless gift of organ and tissue donation continues to save and enhance lives across the country.

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Bergen County Department of Health Services and Local Hospitals Seek Community Input in 2025 Health Survey


Hackensack, NJ — The Bergen County Department of Health Services and the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), in collaboration with Bergen County’s seven non-profit hospitals, have officially launched the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey. Residents are encouraged to participate in this important online survey to help identify the top health and social service needs in the county.

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Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic Announces Great Futures Gala – Defying Gravity


Honoring Dr. Limor Regular, with recognition of WNBA All-Star Essence Carson
Paterson & Passaic, NJ, May 5, 2025 — The Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic (BGCPP) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Great Futures Gala, scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2025, at The Venetian in Garfield, NJ. Themed "Defying Gravity," the evening will celebrate and support the unlimited potential of youth in Paterson and Passaic.​ The evening’s Honoree is Limor Regular, Ph.D., with special guests including Paterson native and WNBA All-Star, Essence Carson. 

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Barrymore Film Center Announces Special Mother’s Day Screenings featuring MERMAIDS and LITTLE WOMEN


[Fort Lee, NJ - 05.06.2025] – The Barrymore Film Center is excited to present special Mother’s Day screenings of 1990s classic film MERMAIDS starring Cher, Winona Ryder and Christina Ricci and Greta Gerwig’s 2019 adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN starring Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern, Sunday, May 11th MERMAIDS playing at 2:00 PM and LITTLE WOMEN at 7:00 PM. This unique event offers moviegoers the opportunity to experience the film in an unforgettable way.

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