1. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN NEW JERSEY PROUDLY ANNOUNCES 2026 NEW JERSEY YOUTH OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
Fifteen exceptional Boys & Girls Club teen leaders to compete for the prestigious New Jersey State and Military Youth of the Year titles on May 12 Honorees are creating meaningful change in their communities while preparing for careers in fields such as law, engineering, education, healthcare, technology, and more
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2. Allendale Senior Living Residents Edward and Linda Wieczorek Renew Their Vows After 43 Years of Marriage
... and Linda Wieczorek recently marked 43 years of marriage with a vow renewal commemorating decades of love and shared memories. The day was made extra special thanks to Allendale staff members who planned and took part in the happy event, with fellow residents joining to celebrate their inspiring love story.
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3. In Season: 125+ Sweet and Savory Recipes Celebrating Simple, Fresh Ingredients by Lisa Steele
... recipes with the charm of country living. Steele’s passion for fresh ingredients and sustainable farming shines throughout the book, making it feel both personal and inspiring. Organized by season, the cookbook encourages readers to cook with ingredients that are naturally available throughout the year, which adds a thoughtful and practical ...
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4. HONORING ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH AT NJPAC
(Newark, N.J. – May 6, 2026)  New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is proud to announce “Celebrating Asian American Trailblazers,” an event dedicated to recognizing and uplifting Asian American and Pacific Islander voices in our community.
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5. Allendale Senior Living Resident Isabelle Magna Celebrates 102nd Birthday Inspiring Centenarian Honored by Residents and Staff
ALLENDALE, N.J. (March 10, 2026) – At 102 years young, Isabelle Magna is still turning heads. The Allendale Senior Living resident was recently honored with a festive birthday party – joined by staff and fellow residents – that celebrated the centenarian’s remarkable life filled with love, adventure and extraordinary talent.
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6. Hackensack River Nation Summit 2026 Coming This April: Where Environmental Action Meets Community Power
(Hackensack, New Jersey; March 9, 2026) – Environmental champions, government officials, and community leaders are invited to join the region's most dynamic environmental conference coming this spring.
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7. Fast-Growing Chinese Tea Brand HEYTEA To Open at Westfield Garden State Plaza on March 5
PARAMUS, N.J. – Westfield Garden State Plaza, one of New Jersey’s premier shopping and lifestyle destinations, will welcome hugely popular Chinese tea brand HEYTEA on March 5. Located on Level 2 near E.A.K Ramen in the Restaurant District, the new HEYTEA further enhances the center’s innovative food and drink offerings. ...
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8. 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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9. The Biggest Producer of Public Art in Bergen County Launches 'Mind Your Feelings' Art Installation in Hackensack
(January 13, 2026; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s (NNJCF) ArtsBergen initiative launched the 'Mind Your Feelings' exhibit at the Johnson Public Library's Gallery Space, located at 274 Main Street in Hackensack. This original interactive public art project transforms community emotional experiences into a powerful tool ...
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10. RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION INVITES NEW JERSEYANS TO NOMINATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHANGEMAKERS
2026 Making a Difference Awards to Recognize Gen Z Leaders  Driving Positive Change in NJ  
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11. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation Awards Grant to Paramus-Based CancerCare
(December 17, 2025; 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, 2025. 
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12. NEW YORK TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW RETURNS TO JACOB K. JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER JANUARY 24-25, 2026
Celebrate travel with inspiration from hundreds of exhibitors, trip giveaways and expert tips from favorite travel celebrities including Samantha Brown, Pauline Frommer and Peter Greenberg 
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13. The Biggest Producer of Public Art in Bergen County Launches 'Mind Your Feelings' Art Installation in Hackensack
(December 12, 2025; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s (NNJCF) ArtsBergen initiative launched the 'Mind Your Feelings' exhibit at the Johnson Public Library's Gallery Space, located at 274 Main Street in Hackensack. This original interactive public art project transforms community emotional experiences into a powerful tool ...
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14. ENVIRONMENTAL EMPOWERMENT!! Innovative Riverfront Accessibility Project, Pathways to the River, to Hold Second Public Meeting to Reconnect Hackensack Community with Natural Spaces
(Hackensack, New Jersey; November 14, 2025) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) and the Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance (HEJA) will hold a second public meeting to discuss a groundbreaking initiative, Pathways to the River, to transform Hackensack's riverfront accessibility.
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15. Hillsborough Woman Celebrates the 10-Year Anniversary of Her Lifesaving Liver Transplant During National Liver Awareness Month
(Hillsborough, NJ) – As we recognize National Liver Awareness Month this October, Elaine “Sissie” Welsh is reflecting on the 10 years since her lifesaving liver transplant and encouraging others to register as organ and tissue donors to help save and enhance lives. On July 15, 2025, Elaine celebrated a decade ...
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16. Innovative Riverfront Accessibility Project Launches to Reconnect Hackensack Community with Natural Spaces
(Hackensack, New Jersey; October 7, 2025) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) and the Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance (HEJA) announce a groundbreaking initiative, Pathways to the River, to transform Hackensack's riverfront accessibility. The NNJCF, a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Hackensack New Jersey, continues its commitment to community quality ...
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17. CarePlus NJ Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Paradigm Therapeutic Middle School in Bergen County
New school expands proven therapeutic education model to serve students in grades six through eight TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J. (September 29, 2025) – CarePlus NJ celebrated the opening  of Paradigm Therapeutic Middle School in Washington Township, Bergen County,  on  September 25th with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by local ...
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18. NJ Sharing Network Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month by Honoring the Memory of Organ Donor Hero Julian Rosado of Bayonne
(Bayonne, NJ) – During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), NJ Sharing Network is proud to honor the legacy of Julian Rosado of Bayonne, whose selfless decision to be an organ donor saved the lives of three people.
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19. CarePlus NJ’s Brigitte Johnson Named to NJBIZ’s 2025 Leading Women in Business List
Paramus, N.J. (July 17, 2025) –  CarePlus NJ, a leading nonprofit provider of integrated mental health, substance use disorder, and primary care services, is proud to announce that President and CEO, Brigette Johnson, has been named one of NJBIZ’s 2025 Leading Women in Business.
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20. More than Flowers Bloom at the Hackensack Community Rain Garden
(Hackensack, New Jersey; July 9, 2025) --The students and teachers at Hackensack High School, as well as residents in its neighborhood, celebrated the end of the 2025 school year with a special event. In June, the Hackensack Community Rain Garden got a new educational sign and public art, featuring painted ...
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21. Bergen STEM Team Tops in U.S. … Times Two!
PARAMUS, N.J. – For an unprecedented second time in four years, Bergen Community College STEM students have placed first in the nationwide Community College Innovation Challenge. Sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges and National Science Foundation, four Bergen students earned first place honors for their project, “Pop-Up Hydroponic ...
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22. 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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23. EXCEPTIONAL TEEN NAMED 2025 NEW JERSEY “YOUTH OF THE YEAR” BY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN NEW JERSEY
Clifton, NJ – Selected among 16 outstanding youth, Jessica N. from the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic has been named the 2025 New Jersey Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
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24. EXCEPTIONAL TEEN NAMED 2025 NEW JERSEY “YOUTH OF THE YEAR” BY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN NEW JERSEY
Jessica Navarro Davalos Set to Receive College Scholarship and Vie for Northeast Regional Title in June
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25. CarePlus NJ Hosts Mental Health Awareness Event for Mothers and Families
Paramus, N.J. (May 19, 2025) – In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, the Maternal & Family Center at CarePlus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), one of the nation’s first Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers, will host “Strength of Motherhood: Cultivating Resilience and Empowering Women” on Tuesday, May 28, 2025, ...
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