1. All Flag Cities 2026 Events Now Free to the Public
Free Admission Announced for Overpeck Park This Sunday; New Entertainment Lineup Unveiled
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2. Paramus Care Setting Earns National “Excellence in Care” Distinction from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
(May 18, 2026)— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has named Juniper Village Paramus a national “Excellence in Care (EIC) Dementia Care Program of Distinction.” This national distinction is earned after successfully undergoing an extensive evaluation of staff, procedures, and environment, ensuring best practices in dementia care.
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3. PSEG Foundation Continues Legacy of Supporting Communities and Invites New Jersey and Long Island Nonprofits to Apply for Neighborhood Partners Program Grants
The 2026 Neighborhood Partners Program will distribute $1.2 million to programs providing utility assistance, food support and critical community services
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4. BERGEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ADOPTION EVENT RESULTS IN MULTIPLE ADOPTIONS, GRANT SUPPORT FOR SHELTER OPERATIONS
CLIFTON, N.J. — The Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center joined BOBS? from Skechers? and Best Friends Animal Society on May 2nd for a successful pet adoption event at the Skechers retail store in Clifton, helping connect shelter animals with loving homes while raising awareness for pet adoption throughout Bergen ...
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5. Beat the Winter Blues: Start Your Seeds Indoors for a Head Start on Spring
POMONA, N.Y. (February 17, 2026) Spring may still feel far off with cold temperatures and snow still covering the ground, Down to Earth Living is encouraging gardeners to make the most of the season indoors by starting seeds early.
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6. Juniper Village at Paramus receives Healthy Senior Living certification
American Heart Association? certification recognizes efforts to promote a culture of health in independent and assisted living facilities
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7. PSE&G and the PSEG Foundation Launch $1.5 Million Community Relief Initiative to Provide Support in Times of Need
Community to Receive Assistance with Food, Housing, Energy and Other Services through NJ SHARES, Community Foodbank of NJ, Food Bank of South Jersey, Island Harvest and over 20 Other Nonprofit Organizations
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8. Marketing/Communications Team on Top Again
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen Community College Office of Marketing and Communications has secured four National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) Medallion Awards, a bellwether recognition for communicators in a region that includes more than 650 colleges in the Northeast and Canada.
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9. Tenafly Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Committee Present: The Annual Tenafly Holiday Fair
TENAFLY, NJ —The Tenafly Chamber of Commerce and the Borough of Tenafly invite the community to celebrate the magic of the season at the third annual Tenafly Holiday Fair, a joyful day filled with festive shopping, local flavor, and holiday cheer. The celebration takes place Sunday, December 14, 2025, from ...
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10. QuickChek and Kayvon Thibodeaux Champion Youth Empowerment and Food Access in Jersey City
Partnership with America’s Grow-a-Row and Team Walker delivers fresh produce to seniors, along with nutrition education and mentorship to local youth
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11. The Valley Hospital Receives SCOPY Award by the American College of Gastroenterology
PARAMUS, NJ, November 3, 2025 – The Valley Hospital is proud to announce it has received the SCOPY “Staying Strong & Scoping On” Award by the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). This award recognizes excellence in colorectal cancer outreach and prevention.
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12. The Valerie Fund Pledges $3.5 Million to Establish New Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Program at Hackensack Meridian Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital
Hackensack, NJ – November 3, 2025 – Hackensack Meridian Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital today announced a transformative, 5-year, $3.5 million commitment from The Valerie Fund to significantly expand its Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Program.
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13. 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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14. Faculty Pair Honored for Excellence
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College professors Leigh Jonaitis, Ph.D., and Coleen Kennedy, Ph.D., have each received the 2025 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award for their commitment to teaching and student success. The pair travelled to NISOD’s annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence ...
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15. The Valley Hospital Nationally Recognized for Its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
PARAMUS, NJ, September 3, 2025 – The Valley Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines? - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to improved outcomes and reduced disability.
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16. Bergen Volunteers’ Popular Paddles & Prosecco Fundraiser Returns August 7
The Community is Invited to Come Together for an Evening of Pickleball, Prosecco, and Purpose Paramus, New Jersey July 2025 — Back by popular demand, Bergen Volunteers, a leading not-for-profit providing critical social welfare programs throughout Bergen County, will host its second annual Paddles & Prosecco fundraiser on Thursday, August ...
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17. Local High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Advocacy and Support of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – Twelve New Jersey high school students were awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2025 graduates were presented with their scholarship awards at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence.
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18. 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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19. Healthy Bergen Announces New Coordinator and Task Force Co-Chairs
Hackensack, N.J. (June 11, 2025) – Healthy Bergen, powered by the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), proudly introduces Lisa Pinto, MPH, CHES, of the Bergen County Department of Health Services, as the new Healthy Bergen Coordinator.
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20. 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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21. Communication a Calling Card for Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College has captured two National Council in Marketing and Public Relations Paragon Awards - the highest honor for excellence in strategic communication at community colleges.
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22. Kindergarten Teacher Launches Paddy O’Laddy, a Leprechaun Doll Spreading the Magic of Kindness Each St. Patrick’s Day
New Jersey kindergarten teacher of 30+ years unveils leprechaun doll promoting kindness in homes and schools
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23. CarePlus NJ’s Maternal & Family Center to Host Reproductive Freedom and Maternal Mental Health Roundtable Discussion
Paramus, N.J. (January 23, 2025) –  The Maternal & Family Center at CarePlus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”) one of the nation’s first Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers, will host a free virtual roundtable discussion, on January 30, 2025, from 5:30pm to 7pm.
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24. Bergen County Commissioners Approve $4.87 Million to Elevate Recreation, Accessibility, and Senior Services
HACKENSACK, NJ – The Bergen County Board of County Commissioners started the new year by approving three major grants totaling $4.87 million to fund transformative projects aimed at improving the lives of residents. The initiatives include redeveloping the Carlton Hill Rail Trail into a community greenway, constructing an inclusive playground ...
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25. COUNTY MOVES FORWARD ON BERGEN JUNCTION WORKFORCE HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT
New Mixed-Use Project Will Provide Housing for Essential Workers, Veterans, Promote Economic Growth
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