26. Lung Association: Elevated Levels of Cancer-Causing Radon Gas Detected in Nearly 10% of New Jersey Homes
During January’s National Radon Action Month, the American Lung Association urges all residents to test their home for radon, a leading cause of lung cancer.
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27. Rotary Bellringers Ring in Hope Across New Jersey for The Salvation Army
Union, NJ – Rotary Clubs across New Jersey joined forces with The Salvation Army for an inspiring event, the inaugural “Rotary Day of Ringing.” On December 19, Rotarians from numerous clubs gathered to ring kettles, helping to raise vital funds for Salvation Army programs that support individuals and families in ...
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28. Rotary Bellringers Ring in Hope Across New Jersey for The Salvation Army
Union, NJ – Rotary Clubs across New Jersey joined forces with The Salvation Army for an inspiring event, the inaugural “Rotary Day of Ringing.” On December 19, Rotarians from numerous clubs gathered to ring kettles, helping to raise vital funds for Salvation Army programs that support individuals and families in ...
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29. PSEG Foundation Celebrates 10 Years and Nearly $8M in Grants, Empowering Communities Across New Jersey and New York
The Neighborhood Partners Program has supported over 400 nonprofits in 14 counties across New Jersey and Long Island
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30. Valley Health System Recognized by Alzheimer’s New Jersey for a Decade of Support
PARAMUS, NJ, December 16, 2024 – Valley Health System was recognized by Alzheimer’s New Jersey for its decade-long support and commitment to the Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s.
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31. Gift-Wrapping at Paramus Park Mall to Benefit Domestic Violence Victims and Survivors
Proceeds directly benefit victims of domestic violence Paramus, NJ. (December 12, 2024) – Now through December 24, 2024, Center for Hope & Safety, formerly known as Shelter Our Sisters, a nonprofit organization committed to helping adults and children in Bergen County rebuild their lives from domestic violence, will operate ...
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32. Scholarship Sends Professor to Spain
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College Professor Cesarina Vinas has received the Don Quixote de La Mancha scholarship from the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), which will facilitate a teaching experience for her in Spain.
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33. Gift-Wrapping at Paramus Park Mall to Benefit Domestic Violence Victims and Survivors
Proceeds directly benefit victims of domestic violence Paramus, NJ. (December 6, 2024) – Now through December 24, 2024, Center for Hope & Safety, formerly known as Shelter Our Sisters, a nonprofit organization committed to helping adults and children in Bergen County rebuild their lives from domestic violence, will operate ...
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34. College Communicators Continue Winning Ways
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Office of Public Relations and Marketing at Bergen Community College has eclipsed its own record for excellence in strategic communication, winning an institution-record four National Council in Marketing and Public Relations Medallion Awards - a bellwether recognition for community college communicators.
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35. Carin & Roger Ehrenberg Continue Foundational Support for the Human Dimension Program at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine with $3 Million Gift
Nutley, NJ – November 20, 2024 – Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation is pleased to announce a $3 million leadership gift from Carin and Roger Ehrenberg to support the Human Dimension program at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
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36. Paramus-Based Nonprofits Awarded Northern NJ Community Foundation’s Grants
(November 15, 2024; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joined more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week from November 12 to November 18, 2024. 
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37. Bergen Students Secure State Council’s Scholarship
TRENTON, N.J. – Bergen Community College students Chennelle Brown and Zhyldyz Makhmutova have received the New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC) Richard and Ann Wellbrock Chair Scholarship.
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38. THE JESSIE BANKS FOUNDATION HOSTS 20TH ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS GALA FUNDRAISER AT THE GLENPOINTE MARRIOTT
(Teaneck, New Jersey, October 30) – On Friday, November 15, 2024, The Jessie Banks Foundation (JBF) will host its “20th Anniversary Scholarship Awards Gala” at The Glenpointe Marriott, 100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, N.J., from 5:45 p.m. to midnight.
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39. Construction Management Pipeline Runs Through Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College recently recognized 20 certificate program graduates enrolled under a $4 million state grant program that sought to prepare women and minority candidates for jobs in construction management.
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40. Valley Health System Opens New Spine Center
PARAMUS, NJ, November 4, 2024 – Valley Health System is excited to announce the opening of its new Spine Center, which guides patients on the proper path to pain relief and prevention by bringing together the skills of medical, surgical, pain, and rehabilitation specialists to collaborate in caring for patients ...
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41. Rapid Relief Team Supports St. Jude Walk/Run in New Jersey
Local Volunteers Serve Hundreds at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Charity Event [West Orange, NJ – September 28, 2024] – The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, recently pitched in at the St. Jude Walk/Run, an event benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research ...
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42. PATERSON AND PASSAIC TEENS EXPLORE CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE
Paramus NJ – This summer, Paterson and Passaic teens participated in a Career Exploration Exhibition event at The Valley Hospital located in Paramus, New Jersey, where they learned about different career paths in healthcare and a hospital setting. The event was created via a partnership between the Boys & Girls ...
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43. Bergen County Recognizes Hunger Action Month and Veterans of Foreign Wars
HACKENSACK, NJ – During its September 18, 2024, work session, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners and County Executive Jim Tedesco recognized the outstanding efforts of the Bergen County Office of Food Security and local food pantries in combating hunger, particularly in honor of Hunger Action Month. Certificates of commendation were ...
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44. The Valley Hospital Dedicates New Family Care Center in Memory of Former Valley Physician Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD
PARAMUS, NJ, September 17, 2024 – The Valley Hospital recently celebrated the opening of the Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD Family Care Center in Ridgewood, named in honor of former Valley physician Dr. Earl Wheaton, Jr.
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45. Student Army Reservist Reaches for the Stars
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College student Joen Concha has earned the $1,000 2024 Coca-Cola Military Leaders of Promise Scholar award from Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society of two-year colleges.
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46. Hangin’ By A Thread Hosts Event to Support the Families of Organ and Tissue Donors
(Lafayette, NJ) - Hangin’ By A Thread recently hosted a special event that brought together knitters and crocheters from throughout our area to support NJ Sharing Network’s Wrapped in Love program, which provides handmade shawls and lap blankets to the families of deceased organ and tissue donors as a tangible ...
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47. HUD Awards $425,000 to the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey to Fight Housing Discrimination
Funding will support and promote fair housing nationwide. NEW JERSEY - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $31.7 million from its FY 2024 budget to support 75 fair housing organizations across the nation through the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP).
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48. The Obituary and Funeral Arrangements of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. January 25, 1937 – August, 21, 2024 Bill Pascrell, Jr. was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a proud American, plain spoken New Jerseyan, a teacher, a veteran, a patriot, a local, state, and federal leader, and most of all a lifelong Patersonian. Each ...
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49. Bergen’s Executive Assistant to Trustees Honored
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Association of Community College Trustees has selected Bergen Community College Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees and the President Maria Ferrara to receive the “professional board staff member - northeast region” award.
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50. BERGEN COUNTY NAMED 9TH SAFEST COUNTY IN THE NATION
(HACKENSACK, N.J.) – The County of Bergen was named the 9th safest county in America by U.S. News & World Report, according to a U.S. News Healthiest Communities analysis.
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