1. When you go Away, Make Sure Your Indoor Plants are Okay
(Pomona, New York) July 2, 2025 — As summer travel season hits full swing, many local residents are heading off for some much-needed rest and relaxation. By considering the water and lighting needs of different plants and planning ahead, homeowners can keep gardens and houseplants healthy and hydrated while away. ...
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2. 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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3. Companion Vegetables: Nature’s Way of Creating a Thriving Garden
(Pomona, New York) June 10, 2025 — Whether you’re planting your first tomato or growing a complete backyard harvest, the success of your vegetable garden often depends on more than just seeds and soil. At Down to Earth Living in Pomona, gardeners can find everything they need, from young vegetable ...
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4. 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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5. ADVANCE REALTY INVESTORS BREAKS GROUND ON FRESHPET’S NEW GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS IN BEDMINSTER, NJ
NASDAQ-Listed Freshpet and New Retail Amenities Will Anchor Bedminster Village Square, Advance’s Reimagined Home Campus BEDMINSTER, NJ (July 29, 2024) — Advance Realty Investors has broken ground on a new global headquarters in Bedminster, NJ for Freshpet, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRPT), the industry leader in fresh pet food.
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6. Help Close the Summer Hunger Gap
Wegmans’ annual Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack scan campaign aims to help food banks ensure kids have access to adequate food during school breaks. 
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7. Free “Unity in the Community” Event on July 29th to Feature Music, Food Trucks and Family Activities
Paramus, N.J. (July 24, 2023) – The Bergen County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) will host its free “Unity in the Community” event on Sunday, July 29th, from 11 am – 4 pm at Overpeck County Park located at 199 Challenger Road in Ridgefield Park, N.J. Care Plus NJ, Inc.
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8. West Side Volunteers Pack 10,000 Meals in Two Hours
RIDGEWOOD – Assemble and pack 10,000 meals in two hours?!
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9. Israeli Teens Enjoy Stateside Visit Through JCCNNJ’s Open Hearts Open Homes
Celebrating its 20th year this summer, Open Hearts Open Homes warmly welcomed twenty-two Israeli teens and two Israeli counselors for a two-and-a-half-week visit to NJ in July.
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10. Join West Side Presbyterian Church in Sharing the Harvest This Summer!
RIDGEWOOD—Do you have extra zucchini, lettuce, tomatoes or other fresh vegetables on hand?
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11. Get Fresh Produce in The Community Chest's 'Neighbors Helping Neighbors Eat Healthy' Campaign
... of Eastern Bergen County wants neighbors in the region to eat healthy, be healthy and stay healthy.  In conjunction with the Partnership for Healthy Eating, The Chest is launching The 'Neighbors Helping Neighbors Eat Healthy' campaign to make this happen by offering its neighbors fresh vegetables grown in the area.
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12. West Side Volunteers Pack 10,000 Meals in Two Hours
RIDGEWOOD – Assemble and pack 10,000 meals in two hours?!
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13. West Side Presbyterian Church Sponsors Service Project to Combat Hunger
RIDGEWOOD – Want to learn about the global hunger epidemic and be part of the solution? Come to West Side Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 21 at 10:00 am for a community-wide service project where participants will package 10,000 meals in two hours for Rise Against Hunger, whose mission ...
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14. Earth Day Weekend at West Side Presbyterian Church
RIDGEWOOD – West Side Presbyterian Church takes seriously the call to care for creation and invest in our planet, offering a number of events for members of the community during Earth Day Weekend.
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15. Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Awards $50,000 to Local Non-Profits Through 2022 Grant Program
Hackensack, N.J. (January 25, 2022) - The Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving communities across the Northeast, is proud to announce it has awarded 9 grants totaling $50,000 for its Spring 2022 grant program.
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16. Northern NJ Community Foundation Awards Grant to City Green for Food Security
(Hackensack, New Jersey; January 25, 2022) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announces a grant has been awarded to City Green through support from Visions Federal Credit Union to address food insecurity in the area. 
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17. 'Where's Wally' to be Painted and Installed in Oradell's Walter Schirra Park
(Bergen County, New Jersey; September 10, 2021) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's ArtsBergen initiative invites the public to attend and view the creation and installation of the  'Where's Wally' ground mural and decal installation in the Borough of Oradell's Walter Schirra Park on Sunday, September 19, 2021 from ...
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