1. Three Bergen County Dads Transform a 20-Year Friendship into Entrepreneurial Success
Stevens Demorcy, Michael Trotman, and Lee Valentin first crossed paths more than two decades ago, bonding over their passion for technology and innovation while advancing their careers in the bustling IT world of Manhattan. Through the years, one persistent frustration kept resurfacing—the antiquated and inefficient barber shop experience. They often ...
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2. The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County Celebrates National Philanthropy Day and Awards Grants Totaling $115,000 to Nonprofit Agencies
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; November 18, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County opened National Philanthropy Day and announced 28 grants were awarded, totaling $ 115,000, to 29 nonprofit agencies responding to increased need in the community. 
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3. The Valley Hospital Dedicates New Family Care Center in Memory of Former Valley Physician Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD
PARAMUS, NJ, September 17, 2024 – The Valley Hospital recently celebrated the opening of the Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD Family Care Center in Ridgewood, named in honor of former Valley physician Dr. Earl Wheaton, Jr.
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4. $2 Million Grant Supports Tuition-Free Manufacturing Education
PARAMUS, N.J. – A $2 million New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce grant - the New Jersey Manufacturing Skills Initiative - will offer 250 students the opportunity to enroll in a manufacturing education and training program at Bergen Community College this fall, tuition-free.
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5. BERGEN COUNTY NAMED 9TH SAFEST COUNTY IN THE NATION
(HACKENSACK, N.J.) – The County of Bergen was named the 9th safest county in America by U.S. News & World Report, according to a U.S. News Healthiest Communities analysis.
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6. BERGEN COUNTY DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES AWARDED $466,000 STATE GRANT, BRING COST-SAVING PROGRAMS TO MORE RESIDENTS
“Senior Save Navigator” Grant Will Allow County to Aid Low-Income Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities in Saving Money on Prescription Drug Costs, Medicare Premiums, and More.(HACKENSACK, N.J.) – On Thursday, July 12, the Bergen County Division of Senior Services was awarded a $466,000 “Senior Save Navigator” grant by the New ...
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7. Veolia Continues Support of Bergen STEM Students
PARAMUS, N.J – “The giving season” began early for members of the Veolia Northern New Jersey Water Operations leadership team who visited Bergen Community College on December 8 to hand-deliver a $25,000 check for student scholarships.
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8. Celebrating 90 Years of Giving! The Community Chest Awards Grants Totaling $124,950 to Nonprofits Responding to Increased Need in the Area
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; August 21, 2023) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County awarded 24 grants, totaling $124,950, to nonprofit agencies responding to increased need in the community in Bergen County, New Jersey. 
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9. Valley and Christian Health Establish Valeridge Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness
RIDGEWOOD & WYCKOFF, NJ – Two leaders in health care – 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 serve.
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10. 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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11. Taught Daily at Bergen: Lessons in Sustainability
PARAMUS, N.J. – In honor of Earth Day, the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and Commerce Magazine have recognized 12 individuals and organizations, including Bergen Community College, for their commitment to environmental sustainability.
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12. Bergen Named a “Most Promising” College to Work
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College has earned the distinction as one of only 20 “Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges.” Sponsored by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine and the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and administered by Do Good Work Educational Consulting LLC,
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13. Bergen Center for Online Learning Hosts Info. Sessions
PARAMUS, N.J. – With the inaugural classes of the Bergen Community College Center for Online Learning beginning next month, the institution will offer two information sessions for prospective students on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at noon and 6 p.m. The sessions will take place online; guests can register at Bergen.edu/COL.
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14. Bergen Center for Online Learning Launches
PARAMUS, N.J. – With demand for online options in higher education soaring and students seeking flexibility as they work toward earning degrees, Bergen Community College will launch its Center for Online Learning this spring.
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15. The Community Chest Awards Grants Totaling $115,000 to Nonprofits Experiencing Increased Need in the Area
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; November 3, 2022) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County awarded 21 grants, totaling $115,000, to nonprofit agencies responding to increased need in the community from COVID-19 and the impact of Hurricane Ida.
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16. Message Received: College Communicators Shine
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College, and the members of its Office of Public Relations, recently secured national recognition for excellence in strategic communication, storytelling and community engagement.
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17. Green Day at Bergen Community College
PARAMUS, N.J. – An upcycle clothing exchange, food composter demonstration and discussion on beekeeping represented just some of the events that comprised Bergen Community College’s “EarthFest” celebration April 19-22 in recognition of Earth Day.
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18. Hackers Wanted: Bergen Offers Cybersecurity Programs
New Jersey State Assemblyman and Deputy Majority Leader P. Christopher Tully (D-38), Assemblywoman Ellen Park (D-37), Assemblywoman Linda Carter (D-22) and Bergen Dean of Math, Science and Technology Emily Vandalovsky, Ph.D., recently toured the College’s cybersecurity classrooms.
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