1. New Jersey Entrepreneurs Recognize National Small Business Week by Urging Congress to Protect Digital Tools That Help Small Businesses Grow
Garden State business leaders traveled to Washington, DC to discuss the importance of personalized ads and AI for small businesses NEW JERSEY — In recognition of National Small Business Week, May 3–9, New Jersey entrepreneurs who recently traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of the Meta Business Leaders Network annual conference are highlighting the ...
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2. Robert Brenner, MD, President and CEO, Valley Health System, Named as a 2026 ICON Award Honoree by NJBIZ
PARAMUS, NJ, April 20, 2026 – Valley Health System congratulates Robert Brenner, MD, MMM, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of Valley Health System, for being named a 2026 ICON Award Honoree by NJBIZ. The ICON Award highlights trailblazers and innovators across New Jersey, according to NJBIZ.
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3. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey Welcomes Micelle D’Amico as Director of Lake Rickabear Camp
KINNELON, NEW JERSEY (March 15, 2026). Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey (GSNNJ) welcomes Michelle D’Amico, Ed.D., as the new Director of Lake Rickabear Camp in Kinnelon, New Jersey. In this role, D’Amico will oversee all aspects of camp operations, including staff leadership, camper experience, safety, and program development, supporting ...
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4. EVA’S VILLAGE IS NAMED A JACQUES PÉPIN FOUNDATION GRANT AWARDEE
The Paterson, NJ community kitchen is one of 20 nationwide receiving a $10,000 grant to benefit their efforts  February 2, 2026 – The Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) proudly announces Eva’s Village as one of their Winter 2026 Grant Awardees, awarded this month. One of 20 recipients this round, Eva’s Village ...
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5. Horticulture Professor Recognized for Planting Roots
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College horticulture professor and program coordinator Steven Fischer, Ph.D., closed 2025 on a high note by earning the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA) Educator of the Year Award.
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6. 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.
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7. New Jersey Faith Communities Celebrate National Donor Sabbath, Highlighting the Gift of Life Through Organ and Tissue Donation
(New Providence, NJ) - Observed each November, National Donor Sabbath educates faith-based communities about the urgent need for organ and tissue donation, and the important role faith can play in the decision to register as a donor.
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8. New Students Plan Next Steps at Bergen Open House
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College will host an open house for prospective students and their families on Thursday, November 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the institution’s main campus at 400 Paramus Road in Paramus. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the College’s facilities, review associate degree ...
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9. Faculty Pair Honored for Excellence
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College professors Leigh Jonaitis, Ph.D., and Coleen Kennedy, Ph.D., have each received the 2025 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award for their commitment to teaching and student success. The pair travelled to NISOD’s annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence ...
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10. Bergen Students Keep PACE in Healthcare Workforce
PARAMUS, N.J. – Forty-four students recently graduated from Bergen Community College’s Pre-Apprenticeship in Career Education (PACE) program made possible through a $347,696 New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development grant.
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11. THE SANDY BENNETT ART GALLERY AT BERGENPAC IS HOSTING AN OPENING RECEPTION
(Englewood, N.J. – July 14, 2025) The Sandy Bennett Art Gallery at bergenPAC is hosting an opening reception to celebrate the exhibition by New Jersey's esteemed contemporary artist, Ellen Reinkraut. The new exhibit, titled "Layered Contemporary Mixed Media," showcases extraordinary unique layered art inspired by the mystical element of life.
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12. Kean University Graduates Receive Top Honors as Student Teachers
UNION, N.J. — Three recent Kean University graduates received the state’s highest awards for their work as student teachers during a ceremony held by the New Jersey Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (NJACTE) and the state Department of Education (NJDOE). 
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13. Game Design Academy Brings Creative Game Development to Local Youth
Game Design Academy, New Jersey’s first and only education center dedicated to teaching kids and teens how to design and build their own games—both digital and tabletop—has officially opened its doors just a short drive from Paramus.
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14. New Jersey Entrepreneurs Visit Washington During Small Business Month to Advocate for Access to AI and Digital Tools
Meta Leader Network Members Emphasize the Power of Targeted Ads and AI to Reach Customers, Streamline Operations, and Compete
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15. NEW JERSEY TUTORING CORPS CONTINUES DEVELOPMENT OF NATION'S FIRST TUTOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM TO ADDRESS EDUCATOR WORKFORCE SHORTAGES
Builds "Garden State Dream Team" of State Education Innovators to Assist Activation and Implementation of New Tutor-to-Teacher Pathway [New Jersey – June 12, 2025] – The New Jersey Tutoring Corps (NJTC) announced today that ConnectED Workforce, New Jersey City University, and the Teacher Apprenticeship Network will provide needed expertise ...
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16. Golfers Swung for a Cause to Support Mental Health at The Community Chest’s Fifth Annual Golf Outing!
The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County’s Fifth Annual Golf Outing united golfers to raise funds for local nonprofits responding to increased mental health needs in the area.
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17. 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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18. Bergen Nursing Prof. Praised for Poise and Leadership
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College nursing professor Joanne Varratos Diamantidis, Ed.D., has earned a top honor from the district chapter of the Daughters of Penelope, an international civic organization for women of Greek descent. The “Salute to Women Award” from the organization’s fifth district chapter recognizes an individual who ...
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19. Take a Tour at Bergen’s Spring Open House
PARAMUS, N.J. – Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to explore Bergen Community College programs, facilities and resources at the institution’s spring open house on Thursday, April 3. The expansive campuswide event will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at the College’s main campus at 400 ...
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20. ShopRite of Rochelle Park and Kellanova Donate $10,000 to ‘Extra Yard for Teachers’ Initiative; Money to Benefit Local Schools
Rochelle Park, NJ (Dec. 13, 2024) — ShopRite and Cheez-It? teamed up to help local teachers and  students with a $10,000 donation presented at the ShopRite of Rochelle Park on Dec. 13.
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21. Lightbridge Academy Launches Fourth Annual Week of Giving to Inspire Community Connection
Event Encourages Kindness and Empathy in Children Through Hands-On Charitable Activities
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22. 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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23. bergenPAC Performing Arts School Holds Winter Wonderland Masquerade Fundraiser
(Englewood, New Jersey-Nov. 20, 2024) bergenPAC, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), invites the community to A Winter Wonderland Masquerade on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at its Performing Arts School, located at 1 Depot Square, Englewood.
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24. Northern NJ Community Foundation Announces on National Philanthropy Day the Creation of The Joanna Shyong Scholarship Fund to Support Education
(November 18, 2024; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announced on National Philanthropy Day (NPD) on November 15, 2024 the creation of The Joanna Shyong Scholarship Fund.  NPD recognizes the contribution philanthropy makes to our society and to honor individuals, businesses, and support organizations that ...
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25. Valley Medical Group Co-Director of Urogynecology Honored as 2024 Raymond A. Lee Lecturer
PARAMUS, NJ, November 6, 2024 – Valley Medical Group congratulates Patrick Culligan, MD, FACOG, FACS, Co-Director of Urogynecology for Valley Medical Group, for his recognition as the 2024 Raymond A. Lee Lecturer presented by the American Urogynecology Society (AUGS).
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