1. Back in Action, Not in Pain: Your July 4th Travel Survival Guide from a Spine Surgeon
www.nynjspine.com With a record 70+ million Americans expected to travel this Fourth of July, by plane, train, or car, your back could use a little independence of its own. Whether it’s a cross-country road trip or a quick holiday flight, hours in cramped seats can wreak havoc on your ...
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2. Bergen STEM Team Tops in U.S. … Times Two!
PARAMUS, N.J. – For an unprecedented second time in four years, Bergen Community College STEM students have placed first in the nationwide Community College Innovation Challenge. Sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges and National Science Foundation, four Bergen students earned first place honors for their project, “Pop-Up Hydroponic ...
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3. Student Scholars Shine at Beacon Conference
PARAMUS, N.J. – Recognizing excellence in community college student scholarship, Bergen Community College hosted the 33rd annual installment of the Beacon Conference at its main campus on June 6. A collaborative of 15 mid-Atlantic community colleges, of which Bergen remains a charter member, have partnered to organize the event since ...
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4. WINE SPECTATOR ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2025 RESTAURANT AWARDS
—Annual Awards Program Recognizes the World’s Best Wine Lists— Special ‘Restaurant Awards’ Issue Highlights Revitalization of Steak Houses, Aged Wines for Today’s Generation
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5. KEEPERS RESTAURANT NOW OPEN IN RIVERBEND DISTRICT: ADVANCE REALTY AND EPISCOPE BRING NEW ENERGY TO HARRISON, NJ
The new restaurant, located across the street from Sports Illustrated Stadium, offers New Jerseyans a dynamic community hub with all-day dining and fun neighborhood programming
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6. COUNTY ANNOUNCES FULL SCHEDULE & MUSICAL ACTS FOR JULY 4TH STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department are excited to announce the full schedule for Bergen County’s 2nd Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular on July 4th in Overpeck County Park. Musical groups Super Trans Am, Glenn Roberts Country Band, and Tempo Alegre will ...
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7. Local High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Advocacy and Support of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – Twelve New Jersey high school students were awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2025 graduates were presented with their scholarship awards at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence.
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8. The Valley Hospital Emergency Medical Services Recognized for Commitment to Quality Care for Heart Attacks and Stroke by Mission Lifeline
PARAMUS, NJ, June 18, 2025 – The Valley Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline? EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives.
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9. GETHSEMANE CEMETERY OPEN FOR JUNETEENTH COMMEMORATION
Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs invites public for self-guided tours of historic African American burial ground (HACKENSACK, NJ) – In honor of Juneteenth, the Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs (DCHA), invites the public to visit the historic Gethsemane Cemetery in Little Ferry ...
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10. Companion Vegetables: Nature’s Way of Creating a Thriving Garden
(Pomona, New York) June 10, 2025 — Whether you’re planting your first tomato or growing a complete backyard harvest, the success of your vegetable garden often depends on more than just seeds and soil. At Down to Earth Living in Pomona, gardeners can find everything they need, from young vegetable ...
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11. NJCCC Honors Bergen Leader’s “Spirit” with Award
PARAMUS, N.J. – For the second consecutive year, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges has recognized a Bergen Community College leader with one of the organization’s top honors. This year, Bergen’s Tracy Rand, the senior director of student access and transition services, received the “Spirit Award” recognizing her “above ...
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12. BERGEN COUNTY ANNOUCES RETURN OF SUMMER MOVIES & CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Four County Parks to host free movies and concerts this summer beginning on July 8
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13. PARAMUS TO HOST 13TH ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
June 06, 2025, PARAMUS, NJ – Relay For Life of Paramus, a community event benefitting the American Cancer Society (ACS), is excited to announce plans for its 13th annual Relay For Life on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 6pm-2am, at Parkway Elementary School located at 145 E. Ridgewood Ave., in ...
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14. 2ND ANNUAL BERGEN COUNTY STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR RETURNS FOR JULY 4TH
County, NJ Wind Symphony Partner Again for Fireworks, Live Music & Family Fun at Overpeck County Park RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department are excited to announce that Bergen County’s 2nd Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular will return this ...
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15. Rockaway Resident and Liver Transplant Recipient Emily Barkocy Honors Her Organ Donor and Celebrates the Gift of Life at NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life
(Rockaway, NJ) – Emily Barkocy of Rockaway, NJ, is counting her blessings every day thanks to her lifesaving liver transplant. She’s preparing to celebrate life in a big way with her loved ones at NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the organization’s headquarters ...
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16. Family and Friends Unite to Honor the Legacy of Neptune’s John Patrick Cummins, Jr. THIS SATURDAY at NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life in Ocean Grove
Neptune, NJ — One year after the sudden and heartbreaking loss of John Patrick Cummins, Jr., his family and loved ones are coming together to honor his memory by forming a team at NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life Walk and USATF Certified Race on Saturday, May 17, in ...
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17. Older Americans Month: Hamilton Resident Leonard Petruska Celebrates 25 Years of Life After Liver Transplant
(HAMILTON, NJ) – At 85 years young, Leonard Petruska of Hamilton, NJ, is living proof that age is no barrier to gratitude, purpose, or impact. This May, in celebration of Older Americans Month, Leonard is reflecting on a powerful milestone - 25 years since receiving a lifesaving liver transplant that ...
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18. THE ELISABETH MORROW SCHOOL RECEIVES 2025 ASCA STUDENT COUNCIL SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
(Englewood, N.J. – May 8, 2025) The Elisabeth Morrow School is proud to announce that their very own Morrow House (Grades 5-8) student council is the recipient of the 2025 ASCA Student Council School of Excellence Award.
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19. 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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20. GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE: KITTY SPLASH GARDEN OPENS IN DREAMWORKS WATER PARK
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (May 7, 2025) – American Dream’s youngest guests have a new must-visit attraction, as Gabby’s Dollhouse: Kitty Splash Garden - the largest indoor splashpad in North America – has officially opened in DreamWorks Water Park.
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21. Recognizing Leaders Who Make Others Seen: YWCA Northern New Jersey Honors Champions of Racial Justice Amid National DEI Backlash
More Than 100 Gather to Celebrate 11th Annual Racial Justice Awards at Montclair Art Museum Montclair, NJ – In a time when equity and inclusion are under increasing national scrutiny, YWCA Northern New Jersey (YWCANNJ) brought together over 100 community members on April 30th to honor leaders whose ...
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22. Five Faculty Earn Emeritus Rank
PARAMUS, N.J. – Since establishing the professor emeritus rank in 1988, Bergen Community College has awarded the title to a select group of faculty members who made extraordinary contributions to the institution during their careers as educators.
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23. BERGEN COUNTY MARKS 110TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE WITH REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of Commissioners joined local Armenian American leaders, elected officials, and members of the public on Monday, April 28, 2025, to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide during a solemn remembrance ceremony held at One Bergen County Plaza.
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24. Communication a Calling Card for Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College has captured two National Council in Marketing and Public Relations Paragon Awards - the highest honor for excellence in strategic communication at community colleges.
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25. TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW SERIES UNVEILS 2026 LINEUP, ADDS NEW STOPS IN SEATTLE AND SOUTH FLORIDA
America’s Favorite Travel Shows Return with Thrilling New Destinations, Exclusive Deals, Exciting Giveaways, and Insights from the Nation’s Top Travel Experts Milford, Conn. April , 2025 - The Travel & Adventure Show series is thrilled to unveil its 2026 lineup, marking a bold new chapter with its first-ever stops ...
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