51. Events Showcase STEM Success at Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen Community College STEM program capped another successful year with an invitation to the Community College Innovation Challenge sponsored by the National Science Foundation and American Association of Community Colleges as one of 12 finalists.
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52. Valley Health System Physician Presents at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 52nd Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, September 29, 2023 – On Tuesday, September 21, 2023, Tia Welsh, MD, Chair of Women’s Services for Valley Medical Group, presented at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 52nd Annual Legislative Conference, held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
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53. 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, ...
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54. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With a Game Show Program Featuring Improv Comedy Group, Howdy Stranger
(Hackensack, NJ; September 18, 2023) ─ The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) will hold its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Aura Restaurant & Bar, located at 159 Main Street in Hackensack, New Jersey. 
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55. ‘U.S. News & World Report’ Ranks Kean University Among Top in Nation for Social Mobility
UNION, N.J. — Kean University is among the country’s top institutions of higher education in social mobility for students, ranking number 26 among national universities in the prestigious U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Colleges rankings.
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56. Future Leaders in Travel Retreat Provides Environment for Growth and Development for Next-Generation Travel Professionals
RUTHERFORD, NJ – The sixth-annual Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, powered by TravelAge West, took place at the Hyatt Ziva/Zilara Rose Hall in Jamaica from August 27-30, 2023. Future Leaders is dedicated to connecting the next generation of travel buyers and sellers to create career-long relationships and strategic business partnerships.
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57. Valley Health System Recognized as Adopter of HFMA’s Patient Financial Communications Best Practices
... RIDGEWOOD, NJ, August 29, 2023 – Valley Health System has achieved recognition as an Adopter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s Patient Financial Communications Best Practices?.  As a Best Practices Adopter, Valley demonstrated that it follows nearly 100 best practices covering all aspects of financial interactions that take place in ...
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58. Foundation Awarded New Jersey Council for the Humanities Awards Grant for Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural
(Hackensack, New Jersey; July 27, 2023) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's (NNJCF) ArtsBergen initiative announces the New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) awarded an Action Grant.
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59. Students Selected for Study Abroad Scholarships
PARAMUS, N.J. – Four Bergen Community College students had the opportunity to study abroad in France during a two-week summer program this month. As part of “Bootcamps in France” offered through the Cultural Services French Embassy in the United States, students receive high-quality experiential learning opportunities tailored to the needs ...
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60. See Artists Paint Live in "Art Takes the Bench!" on National Night Out in New Milford
(Hackensack, New Jersey; July 21, 2023) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) ArtsBergen invites the public to watch three artists paint live themed designs on benches in "Art Takes the Bench!" in New Milford on National Night Out.
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61. AARP Awards Highly Competitive 2023 Community Challenge Grant to Northern New Jersey Community Foundation
The grant supports the foundation's initiatives to mitigate flooding in the City of Hackensack.
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62. Visual Artists Wanted for "Barrels O'Art" in Hackensack
(Hackensack, New Jersey; July 14, 2023) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's ArtsBergen announces a call for ten visual artists and/or artist teams to design and paint murals on ten rain barrels in the City of Hackensack.  
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63. Valley Doctors Represented on Jersey’s Best Top Cancer Doctors List
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, July 7, 2023 – Jersey’s Best Magazine has named 27 physicians from The Valley Hospital medical staff to its Summer 2023 list of “Top Cancer Doctors.”
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64. 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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65. Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Raises More Than $5 Million at Annual Network Celebration
Event raised crucial funds to advance oncology care and services at John Theurer Cancer Center and throughout Hackensack Meridian Health 
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66. Feds Award Bergen $4.5 Million to Grow Agriculture Education
PARAMUS, N.J. – The federal government has awarded Bergen Community College a five-year, $4.5 million grant to help contribute to the growth of future food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences (FANH) professionals.
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67. FOOD SECURITY TASK FORCE TO BECOME PERMANENT OFFICE
Announcement made at the County’s Third Annual Pantry Summit attended by network of food security partners
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68. Valley and Christian Health Establish Valeridge Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness
RIDGEWOOD & WYCKOFF, NJ, June 6, 2023 – Two leaders in healthcare – Valley Health System and Christian Health – have partnered to launch Valeridge Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness, combining resources to address the growing demand for accessible mental health care in the northern New Jersey communities they ...
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69. Starbucks Worker’s Brief: Proceed with Vote to Remove Union Opposed by Majority of Workers
Labor Board asked to reject union-backed move to disenfranchise majority of workers who petitioned for decertification election
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70. Hackensack Foundation Announces Call for Artists for 'Art Takes the Bench' in New Milford, New Jersey
(Hackensack, New Jersey; May 30, 2023) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's ArtsBergen and the Borough of New Milford announce a call for three visual artists or artist teams to design and paint murals on three public benches in three public parks for the 'Art Takes the Bench!' project. 
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71. COUNTY FOOD SECURITY TASK FORCE IMPROVING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PANTRIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Rolling out innovative client management software to pantries across Bergen County
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72. Northern NJ Community Foundation Announces Discount Tickets for Students to See Screening of American River Film.
(Hackensack, NJ; May 17, 2023) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites youngsters and young adults to attend and be inspired by the special screening of the documentary film, American River, on Wednesday, June 7 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
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73. Valley Receives National Awards for Achievements in Sustainability
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, May 22, 2023 — For the eighth consecutive year, The Valley Hospital has received national accolades for its achievements and innovation in healthcare sustainability from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in healthcare.
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74. Valley Health System Named Top Healthcare Brand in the Nation for Delivering a Humanizing Brand Experience
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, May 16, 2023 – Valley Health System has been named the top healthcare brand out of 207 brands across the United States, according to the sixth annual Humanizing Brand Experience Vol. 6 research report published by Monigle, an independent healthcare consulting company.
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75. NJBIZ Recognizes Valley Physician as Healthcare Hero Physician of the Year
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, May 15, 2023 – Steven Jacoby, MD, Medical Director of Critical Care for The Valley Hospital and Medical Director of Respiratory Health and Pulmonary Medicine for Valley Medical Group, has been named a Healthcare Hero and a Physician of the Year by NJBIZ, a statewide business publication.  
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