1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. PSEG Foundation Celebrates 10 Years and Nearly $8M in Grants, Empowering Communities Across New Jersey and New York
The Neighborhood Partners Program has supported over 400 nonprofits in 14 counties across New Jersey and Long Island
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11. 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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12. College Communicators Continue Winning Ways
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Office of Public Relations and Marketing at Bergen Community College has eclipsed its own record for excellence in strategic communication, winning an institution-record four National Council in Marketing and Public Relations Medallion Awards - a bellwether recognition for community college communicators.
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13. Juniper Village at Paramus Recognized as Best In Wellness by ICAA
... is proud to announce that their Paramus location, Juniper Village at Paramus, has earned the prestigious 2024 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award for “Best In Wellness” by the International Council on Active Aging? (ICAA) and NuStep, LLC. This exceptional recognition highlights the community’s excellent commitment to promoting wellness among its residents.
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14. ADVANCE REALTY INVESTORS BREAKS GROUND ON BOUTIQUE RENTAL BUILDING AT 1404 WILLOW AVENUE IN HOBOKEN’S REVITALIZED NORTH END
New Mixed-Use Development Will Transform Former Hertz Site  Into 52 Luxury Residences and 6,800 Square Feet Ground-Level Retail
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15. 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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16. BERGEN COUNTY PRESENTS $146K IN OPEN SPACE FUNDING TO BOROUGH OF RUTHERFORD
Funding will support Memorial Park Diamond 4 Improvement Project (RUTHERFORD, N.J.) – County Executive Jim Tedesco and members of the Board of Commissioners recently presented a ceremonial check for $146,685 from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund (OSTF) to Rutherford Mayor Frank Nunziato and members of the Borough Council. ...
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17. TEDESCO PRESENTS $245K IN OPEN SPACE FUNDING TO RIDGEFIELD PARK
(HACKENSACK, N.J.) – County Executive Jim Tedesco and members of the Board of Commissioners recently presented a ceremonial check for $245,026 from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund (OSTF) to Ridgefield Park Mayor Adam MacNeill and members of the Village Commissioner Board.
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18. The Valley Hospital Earns National Recognition for Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
PARAMUS, NJ, July 22, 2024 – 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 the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved ...
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19. The Wave Set Celebrates 10th Anniversary of the Wohl Brothers' Lifesaving Liver Transplant with $10,000 Contribution to the Sharing Network Foundation
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – In a heartfelt celebration of the 10th anniversary of their lifesaving liver transplant, co-founders of The Wave Set Cameron and Jared Wohl of Little Falls and Livingston, NJ, have announced a philanthropic contribution of $10,000 to the Sharing Network Foundation.
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20. 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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21. Table to Table Receives Grant from BofA to Support Distribution of Fresh and Nutritious Food To Those In Need Throughout Northern New Jersey
Funding Will Help New Jersey’s First Food Rescue Organization Reduce Food Waste And Deliver Non-Perishable Items to Communities in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris and Passaic Counties
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22. Valley Health System earns “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index
PARAMUS, NJ, June 4, 2024 – Valley Health System is proud to announce its designation as an “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC).
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23. BERGEN COUNTY ESTABLISHES AGE-FRIENDLY TASK FORCE
HACKENSACK, N.J. – County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, and the Board of County Commissioners are proud to announce the creation and establishment of Bergen County’s Age-Friendly Task Force, the first countywide task force of this nature in the State of New Jersey.
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24. PSEG Foundation Accepting Applications for 10th Annual Neighborhood Partners Program with New $1.2 Million Grant Milestone
Application process opens June 1, eligible nonprofit organizations must apply by June 30 Special request for programs supporting sustainability and social justice grantees
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25. Valley Welcomes New Director of General Outpatient Pediatrics for Valley Medical Group
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, May 13, 2024 – Valley Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Shivani Shah, MD, to the position of Director of General Outpatient Pediatrics for Valley Medical Group.
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