1. When you go Away, Make Sure Your Indoor Plants are Okay
... are heading off for some much-needed rest and relaxation. By considering the water and lighting needs of different plants and planning ahead, homeowners can keep gardens and houseplants healthy and hydrated while away. Down to Earth Garden Center in Rockland County offers essential tips to care for plants during vacation.
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2. Six Tips to Keep Plants Thriving During a Heat Wave
(ROCKLAND, New York) June 23, 2025 –  With a heatwave gripping Rockland, Bergen County, and the Lower Hudson Valley, local gardens are feeling the strain of scorching summer temperatures. But with the right care, home gardeners can help their plants survive—and even thrive—despite the extreme heat. Down to Earth Garden ...
by post on 06/25/2025 05:37 pm - Story - 1,577 Hits

3. Hummingbirds Have Returned: Tips & Supplies to Attract Them from Down to Earth Living
(Pomona, New York) June 4, 2025 — By Late May, ruby-throated hummingbirds, the only hummingbird species to breed in the eastern United States have typically returned to the Hudson Valley, including Rockland and Bergen Counties. These remarkable birds migrate from Central America and southern Mexico every spring with their arrival ...
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4. 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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5. A PLACE TO CALL HOME: THE HOPEWELL CHAPTER LAUNCHES LEASING
KRE Group has officially opened a new community of 270 apartment homes  in historic Hopewell Township, NJ
by post on 05/01/2025 09:39 am - Story - 6,716 Hits

6. Westfield Garden State Plaza to Transform Center into Racecourse for First-Ever Indoor 5K Race
Register to run or walk in a professional, climate-controlled 5K in an unforgettable setting on Sunday, February 23
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7. 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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8. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's Montclair State University-PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies Team Builds Green Infrastructure Plan for City of Hackensack
(Hackensack, New Jersey; August 9, 2024) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) partnered with Montclair State University’s PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies (ISS) on a project to enhance the natural environment in the City of Hackensack. The NNJCF provided five students from a range of colleges and majors, ...
by post on 08/12/2024 09:58 am - Story - 18,520 Hits

9. Step into the Millennium: A Day of Music, Memories, and Exclusive Experiences
Paramus, NJ – Westfield Garden State Plaza, a destination for luxury, fashion, dining, and entertainment, will host a free throwback pre-party and outdoor concert, when the Pop 2000 Tour touches down in Paramus on Saturday, June 29.
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10. Volunteers Needed to Install a Community Rain Garden and Paint a Mural at Hackensack High School
(Hackensack, New Jersey; May 9, 2024) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) is seeking volunteers to install a community rain garden and paint a community mural at Boost the Block Goes Green on Saturday, June 1, with the rain date scheduled for June 8.  The event takes place ...
by post on 05/11/2024 05:49 pm - Story - 19,093 Hits

11. Brightview Senior Living’s Holmdel Welcome Center Now Open
Senior living leader's second community underway in Monmouth County, NJ Brightview Senior Living, a provider in senior living who builds, owns, and operates more than 40 communities along the East Coast, announces the opening of Brightview Holmdel’s Welcome Center.
by post on 05/07/2024 05:08 pm - Story - 19,823 Hits

12. Northern NJ Community Foundation Celebrates Earth Month and Announces Partnership With Hackensack Public Schools to Address Flooding and Water Pollution in the City of Hackensack
Summary: A Hackensack community Rain Garden Information and Design Session takes place on Thursday, April 25 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom.
by post on 04/22/2024 03:36 pm - Story - 21,984 Hits

13. No Mow Lawn Workshop to be Held at Johnson Public Library on April 13
(Hackensack, New Jersey; March 19, 2024) – Did you know replacing all or some of a front lawn with native plants is a great way to help reduce flooding and pollution, support our natural ecosystem, and add beauty to your property? 
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14. BERGEN COUNTY CANSTRUCTION KICKS OFF AT AMERICAN DREAM WITH FOUR STUDENT-LED TEAMS FROM BERGEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
East Rutherford, NJ –  County Executive Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and American Dream announce that the Bergen County Office of Food Security, in partnership with American Dream in East Rutherford has officially kicked off Bergen County Canstruction 2024!
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15. Northern NJ Community Foundation Awarded First-Time PSEG Foundation Grant for Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice and Flood Mitigation Program
(Hackensack, New Jersey; January 2, 2024) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announces the organization was awarded a PSEG Foundation grant of $7,500 to support the Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice and Flood Mitigation Program. 
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16. Celebrate Local NFL Hero Tommy DeVito’s Breakout Season at Westfield Garden State Plaza
Autograph Signing with NJ’s “Tommy Cutlets” January 10 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Paramus, NJ – Westfield Garden State Plaza, a destination for luxury, fashion, dining, and entertainment located in Bergen County, will host a meet-and-greet with native son and New York Giants quarterback, Tommy DeVito, on January ...
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17. Valley Recognized by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Commitment to Environmental Pledge
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, December 5, 2023 – The Valley Hospital was recognized on Sunday, December 3, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its public commitments to decarbonizing its operations and improving resilience in the face of climate change.
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18. Panels from Alexander’s Department Store Mural Find New Home at The Valley Hospital in Paramus
PARAMUS, NJ, NOVEMBER 21, 2023 – Valley Health System is pleased to display panels from Polish-born artist Stefan Knapp’s mural entitled “The World” on the grounds of The Valley Hospital in Paramus.  The mural was prominently displayed for decades on the exterior of Alexander’s department store in Paramus, New Jersey.
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19. Hackensack Stormwater Flooding and Combined Sewer Overflow Webinar Rescheduled to October 30
(October 4, 2023; Hackensack, New Jersey) -- What is the City of Hackensack doing to reduce flooding and overflows of its sewer system?  Find out the strategies the city is using in the webinar, How Hackensack is Working to Reduce Flooding and Combined Sewer Overflow, rescheduled for Monday, October 30, ...
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20. Hackensack Stormwater Flooding and Combined Sewer Overflow Webinar Rescheduled to October 17
(September 24, 2023; Hackensack, New Jersey) -- What is the City of Hackensack doing to reduce flooding and overflows of its sewer system?  Find out the strategies the city is using in the webinar, How Hackensack is Working to Reduce Flooding and Combined Sewer Overflow, rescheduled for Tuesday, October 17, ...
by post on 09/26/2023 06:58 am - Story - 22,230 Hits

21. A Day of Adventure in Support of Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at a Sporting Clays Outing at The Hudson Farm Club
Funds raised to support scholarships for talented physicians of the future September 11, 2023 - Nutley, NJ - Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine will host a Sporting Clays Outing at The Hudson Farm Club in Andover, NJ to benefit the Scholarship Fund at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine on ...
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22. Bergen Awards Scholarships, Hosts Production on Armenian Genocide
PARAMUS, N.J. – Founded through the Bergen Community College Foundation to foster awareness on the mechanisms of social conflict, political and ethnic violence and genocide, the Bergen Community College Center for Peace, Justice and Reconciliation has tapped its grant funds to award students with scholarships and sponsor a faculty-led theatrical ...
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23. Valley Health System Announces Opening Date of New Hospital in Paramus
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, July 6, 2023 – Valley Health System has announced that The Valley Hospital in Paramus will open its doors on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
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24. Spectrum for Living’s Client-Prom, “An Evening in Hollywood”
River Vale, New Jersey – Spectrum for Living held their client prom, “An Evening in Hollywood,” on June 14, 2023 at Florentine Gardens.  
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25. Garden Communities Ribbon Cutting Celebrates The Jefferson’s Grand Opening
Outdoor Amenities Debut Completes Luxury Rental Lifestyle in Hackensack
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