1. 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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2. New Jersey Turns the Tide with Innovative Coastal Sediment Strategy
As New Jersey’s coastal communities prepare for summer boating and hurricane season, a unique public-private partnership is advancing a smart, sustainable approach to protecting our coast.
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3. Honoring Her Service: YWCA Northern New Jersey’s Operation Sisterhood Celebrates Women Veterans and Receives Major Grant
June 18, 2025 – Hackensack, NJ — YWCA Northern New Jersey’s (YWCANNJ) Operation Sisterhood proudly hosted its annual Women Veterans Appreciation Day dinner and ceremony on Thursday, June 12, at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus in Madison. The event brought together veterans, community leaders, and advocates from across the state ...
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4. Bergen County Presents $234,524 Open Space Trust Fund Check to Borough of Maywood for Memorial Park Upgrades
HACKENSACK – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, alongside Open Space Trust Fund Executive Director Ken Aloisio, proudly presented a $234,524 check to the Borough of Maywood for significant improvements to Memorial Park, specifically for the reconstruction of the park’s walking path with pavers ...
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5. 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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6. Wegmans’ Stores Host Annual Scan Campaign to Help Food Banks Stock Up for Summer
Wegmans’ annual Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack scan campaign aims to help food banks ensure kids have access to adequate food during school breaks.  Wegmans’ companywide Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack scan campaign begins June 4. Customers can donate $3, $5, or any amount at checkout. 100% ...
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7. 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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8. FREE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE
CenterPath Wellness Offers Free Mental Health Services for Uninsured in NJ Via Telehealth and in Person at Plainfield Office
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9. Healthy Bergen, Powered By The Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), Launches 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, Seeking Public Input Assessment informs implementation plan for Bergen County for the next three years
Hackensack, N.J. (May 2, 2025) — Healthy Bergen, powered by the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), in collaboration with all seven non-profit hospital systems within Bergen County, recently launched the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Participating hospitals include Englewood Health, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Holy ...
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10. Bergen County Presents $230,000 Open Space Trust Fund Check to Township of Rochelle Park for Matthews Field Upgrades
HACKENSACK – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and The Bergen County Board of Commissioners, alongside Open Space Trust Fund Executive Director Ken Aloisio, proudly presented a $230,000 check to the Township of Rochelle Park for significant upgrades to Matthew’s Field, including new playground fencing, safety surfacing, and security cameras.
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