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Bergen Named a “Most Promising” College to Work


PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College has earned the distinction as one of only 20 “Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges.” Sponsored by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine and the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and administered by Do Good Work Educational Consulting LLC,

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The Valley Hospital Ranked Among Money’s 25 Best Hospitals for Pediatrics


RIDGEWOOD, NJ, April 28, 2023 – The Valley Hospital has been ranked as one of only 25 hospitals in the United States on Money.com’s Best Hospitals for Pediatrics list. Money.com, in partnership with The Leapfrog Group, announced the Best Hospitals for Pediatrics list in March 2023. The 25 hospitals that earned this distinction have achieved Leapfrog’s standards for safety and patient experience.

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Former Police Chief to Run 200 Miles Across NJ to Fight Hunger & Food Insecurity

Run for Hope Foundation & Ridgewood YMCA to host Three Days of Action


RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – On May 18, retired Fairview Police Chief and Run for Hope Foundation Founder Frank DelVecchio will embark on a 200-mile solo run across the State of New Jersey to fight hunger and food insecurity. DelVecchio will begin this multi-day venture at High Point State Park in Sussex County and make his way to New Jersey’s southernmost tip in Cape May.

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National Water Safety Month: Top Tips for a Water-Safe Summer

Big Blue Swim School Urges Families to Practice Water Safety


CHICAGO (May 1, 2023) – May is National Water Safety Month and a key reminder to prepare kids and families for a summer of swimming and safe water activities. The unfortunate reality is that drowning is a leading cause of death for children under 14.

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The Valley Hospital Fertility Center Surpasses National Average for Live Births


RIDGEWOOD, NJ, April 27, 2023 – Valley Health System is pleased to announce that The Valley Hospital Fertility Center has surpassed the national average for live births per intended egg retrieval in 2020, under the age of 40, according to new data released from The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) Clinic Summary Report for 2020.

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FRANCISCAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER OPENS REIMAGINED FOOD PANTRY SPACE IN FAIRVIEW


Fairview, NJ – The Franciscan Community Development Center of Fairview celebrated the grand re-opening of its food pantry space, which after months of renovation has been transformed into a client choice pantry model for the residents of Fairview, the first of its kind in the community.

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NJSPBA PRESIDENT COLLIGAN’S STATEMENT ON “A PROPER TRIBUTE” PROCESSION AND SERVICE


WOODBRIDGE – New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association President Pat Colligan released the following statement on today’s procession and non-denominational service for the families of the 45 public safety officials who lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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