1. American Idol x Jake Thistle
We’re excited to share that Jake Thistle, a rising artist from New Jersey, will be auditioning on American Idol airing Monday, February 16. Jake will take the stage in front of the show’s all-star judging panel—Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood.
by post on 02/06/2026 05:39 pm - Story - 471 Hits

2. Reham Shaaban, DO, Named Chief Academic Officer for Valley Health System
PARAMUS, NJ, January 13, 2026 – Valley Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Reham Shaaban, DO, to the role of Chief Academic Officer for Valley Health System.
by post on 01/13/2026 10:04 am - Story - 2,463 Hits

3. Local Bergen County Resident Recognized Among New Jersey’s Top Hispanic Business Leaders
CLOSTER, NJ — Evelyn Castillo, Preferred Business Executive for Specialized Consumer Client Solutions at Bank of America, has been named to BINJE’s Best: Hispanic Business Leaders 2025, recognizing 72 professionals making meaningful contributions to New Jersey’s economy and communities.
by post on 11/25/2025 07:58 am - Story - 7,534 Hits

4. Easterseals New Jersey and Cross River Bank Rally to Support Residents Impacted by SNAP Benefit Delays Amid Government Shutdown
Jamesburg, NJ, November 2025 – Easterseals New Jersey, a disability services nonprofit, and Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a technology infrastructure provider offering embedded financial solutions, have joined forces to assist hundreds of individuals and families who are experiencing partial or delayed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the ongoing ...
by post on 11/07/2025 07:47 am - Story - 6,858 Hits

5. sohoConcept & PeraDesign Mark Milestone Anniversaries in Paramus
(PARAMUS, NJ/NYC) October 16, 2025 -- Design professionals from across the tri-state area gathered on October 9 at PeraDesign’s Paramus showroom to celebrate milestone anniversaries for two leading furniture brands, sohoConcept (25 years) and PeraDesign (10 years). The exclusive event brought together industry leaders and local dignitaries for an evening ...
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6. American Innovators Network Launches New Jersey Chapter Bergen County Resident Carlos Iván Merino Named Chapter President
The American Innovators Network (AIN) today announced the launch of a New Jersey Chapter to elevate the voice of the start-up community and “Little Tech” builders in state policy conversations. Carlos Iván Merino, a leading advocate for New Jersey’s innovation ecosystem and emerging technologies, has been named Chapter President.
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7. Bergen Selected for National Storytelling Initiative
Complete College America visited Bergen Community College in 2024 to photograph authentic lived experiences of real students. Allison Shelley/Complete College Photo Library PARAMUS, N.J. – Complete College America (CCA) - a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing postsecondary attainment in the United States - has launched a public Creative Commons ...
by post on 08/01/2025 05:03 pm - Story - 11,697 Hits

8. MIDDLESEX COUNTY REGIONALCHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORS BERKELEY COLLEGE LEADER AS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
James Marshmon Serves as Director, Student Development and Campus Life, Berkeley College, and Manager, Berkeley College Foundation Food Pantries
by post on 07/18/2025 07:06 pm - Story - 13,994 Hits

9. The Valley Hospital Director of Care Coordination Receives Emerging Leader Award for Acute Care from New Jersey Hospital Association
PARAMUS, NJ, July 9, 2025 – The Valley Hospital is proud to announce that Drew D’Ercole, MSN, APN-BC, RN, Director of Care Coordination at The Valley Hospital, has received the Emerging Leader Award – Acute Care from the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA).
by post on 07/11/2025 09:48 am - Story - 8,788 Hits

10. SECOND PHASE OF THE HAZEL IN JERSEY CITY REACHES 95% LEASED
Signature Rental Building Strengthens Bergen-Lafayette’s Arrival As a Standout Jersey City Neighborhood
by post on 06/29/2025 07:57 am - Story - 12,912 Hits

11. 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 ...
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12. World Market Opens New Store in Paramus, NJ
Specialty Retailer Opens Store with Ribbon Cutting Alameda, Calif.  World Market is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest store located in Bergen Town Center. This is the 4th World Market store in New Jersey.
by post on 04/29/2025 04:11 pm - Story - 10,737 Hits

13. NAI James E. Hanson Vice President Randy Horning Earns SIOR Designation
Horning brings firm’s total to 13 SIORs, the most of any New Jersey commercial real estate company
by post on 02/21/2025 05:57 pm - Story - 17,583 Hits

14. The Paper Store in Paramus, NJ Celebrates New Look on February 1
Paramus, NJ – For 60 years, The Paper Store has been a favorite shopping destination in the Northeast and Florida, offering customers a welcoming space filled with delightful surprises from top and emerging brands like Stanley, Jellycat, Touchland, Bogg Bag, Kendra Scott, Supergoop!, UGG, and more.
by post on 01/29/2025 08:03 am - Story - 20,470 Hits

15. JERSEY CITY COUPLE FINDS GREAT VALUE IN NEW HOMES, AMENITIES AT THE DEVAN LUXURY RENTAL BUILDING
Jersey City has firmly established itself as one of the New York metro region’s most desired residential centers, offering residents a diverse mix of shopping, renowned entertainment and culture and world class dining at their fingertips.
by post on 12/16/2024 08:44 pm - Story - 30,490 Hits

16. 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.
by post on 12/12/2024 09:13 am - Story - 15,972 Hits

17. ADVANCE REALTY INVESTORS BREAKS GROUND ON BOUTIQUE RENTAL BUILDING AT 1404 WILLOW AVENUE IN HOBOKEN’S REVITALIZED NORTH END
New Mixed-Use Development Will Transform Former Hertz Site  Into 52 Luxury Residences and 6,800 Square Feet Ground-Level Retail
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18. SL Industrial Partners, a Member of the Silverman Group, Signs Pre-Construction Lease With US Pharma Lab for Build-to-Suit Facility at North Brunswick Logistics Center
US Pharma Lab to occupy 162,657 square feet in a full-building lease at the new facility, part of The SL Corporate Center, a redevelopment of a former Johnson & Johnson campus
by post on 11/05/2024 07:59 am - Story - 29,271 Hits

19. SL Industrial Partners, a Member of the Silverman Group, Signs Pre-Construction Lease With US Pharma Lab for Build-to-Suit Facility at North Brunswick Logistics Center
US Pharma Lab to occupy 162,657 square feet in a full-building lease at the new facility, part of The SL Corporate Center, a redevelopment of a former Johnson & Johnson campus
by post on 11/01/2024 09:48 am - Story - 25,926 Hits

20. Student Selected for Prized Ambassadorship
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College student Maria Frometa Lora has earned one of 50 spots in the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Leader-in-Residence Program for the 2024-25 academic year.
by post on 10/21/2024 07:52 pm - Story - 17,768 Hits

21. Atlas and Starling Bring Luxury Residences, Dynamic Amenities and Vibrant Community Retail to Thriving Jersey City Neighborhood
JERSEY CITY, NJ, September 16th, 2024 -- Jersey City officials, business leaders, and other dignitaries gathered on September 12th for a ceremonial ribbon cutting to officially welcome two standout rental buildings, Atlas and Starling, to the city's rapidly evolving Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood.
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22. ADVANCE REALTY INVESTORS BREAKS GROUND ON FRESHPET’S NEW GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS IN BEDMINSTER, NJ
NASDAQ-Listed Freshpet and New Retail Amenities Will Anchor Bedminster Village Square, Advance’s Reimagined Home Campus BEDMINSTER, NJ (July 29, 2024) — Advance Realty Investors has broken ground on a new global headquarters in Bedminster, NJ for Freshpet, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRPT), the industry leader in fresh pet food.
by post on 08/01/2024 07:30 pm - Story - 42,939 Hits

23. Garden Communities: The Jefferson in Hackensack, N.J., Near Lease-Up
HACKENSACK, N.J. (July 22, 2024) – The third and final phase of The Jefferson in Uptown Hackensack has achieved full lease-up, according to developer Garden Communities. One of the largest new-construction offerings in its revitalized city, the community includes 377 luxury rental residences featuring oversized layouts, resort-style indoor and outdoor ...
by post on 07/24/2024 10:27 am - Story - 35,475 Hits

24. BERKELEY COLLEGE LAUNCHES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MEDIA DEGREE PROGRAM
Berkeley College recently announced the launch of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Media degree program, with concentrations in Digital and Social Media, and Social and Cultural Responsibility. The program, approved to be offered on-site at the New York City and Woodland Park campuses and online, prepares students to ...
by post on 07/18/2024 08:09 am - Story - 27,052 Hits

25. DEVELOPERS WELCOME FOUR NEW DINING OPTIONS TO JERSEY CITY’S BERGEN-LAFAYETTE
Alpine Residential and Fields Grade Announce the Addition of New Eateries to The Bergen Lafayette Collection, an Offering of Bespoke Properties in this Emerging Neighborhood
by post on 06/28/2024 07:41 am - Story - 39,406 Hits