Bergen County News
By MEAGAN KANE
June 3, 2026
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Want to watch the upcoming World Cup matches on a big screen with family and friends? You're in luck!Two watch parties are coming to the Village:For Teens and Adults: USA vs. Paraguay (Opening USA game)When: Friday, June 12Time: 8-11:30 p.m. (Kick-off 9 p.m.)Where: Memorial Park at ...
SPARTA, NJ – White Deer Plaza was packed and energized with approximately 1000 runners for the 39th Girls on the Run 5K. The spring 2026 event had 456 GOTR girls and 533 registered runners for a total of 989 participants, according to GOTR NJ North Executive Director Maureen Dykstra.Weather ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.) Fest Carnival has returned to Paramus!Running through June 7 at Westfield Garden State Plaza, here are the hours:Wednesday–Friday5-11 p.m.Saturday & Sunday3-11 p.m.Memorial Day3-11 p.m.Leaders confirmed that due to ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Phase one of the mixed-use residential development project at Westfield Garden State Plaza has begun.Photo credit: Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Mill Creek ResidentialComing to the 13-acre area are two mixed-use, five-story mid-rise buildings, which will bring 575 luxury apartment ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Numerous employers, experts and educators are preparing to speak with jobseekers at the Paramus Public Library. Those in need of a career change, their first job or just want to learn more about available opportunities can kick off their search at the Job Fair Career Carnival, taking ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Errors plagued Hasbrouck Heights, as five miscues led to 11 unearned runs as the Lady Aviators fell to Bergen Tech, 11-7, in a BCWCA Bergen County Tournament First round game on Sunday.Hasbrouck Heights falls to 10-6 on the season with the loss. Bergen Tech is now ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Over one dozen students from an area school joined the Hasbrouck Heights DPW to help clean up a little corner of the borough on Earth Day.The 16 students and five staffers from the Felician School met with borough officials on the grassy patch near the Route 46 East exit ...
The OG of Bergen County Food Truck Festivals returns, and you do NOT want to miss this one!Paramus Food Truck Festival Sunday, April 2611AM–7PMParamus Park Mall (Old Navy & LL Bean Entrance)22 Gourmet Food Trucks serving up EVERYTHING you’re cravingBeer • Margaritas • Sangria • Vodka ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - The New Jersey Transit Police Department’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM), along with federal, state, county and local partners, will conduct a training exercise on Saturday, April 18, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford beginning at 7 a.m.The drill, which will gauge ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The 8th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is scheduled for this Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.The public is invited to the event, organized by Linda Scarpa.Police, wearing uniforms from eight towns, are expected to be in attendance. Blessings ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - It was a matter to get choked up about, as the Borough Council honored outgoing Chief Dean Ackermann and welcomed Captain Mike Trover as the new chief with current and retired officers on hand to witness the event.“Policing is not an easy profession. It demands long hours, difficult ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack officials are inviting residents to a new virtual meeting series by the Teterboro Airport Noise Office, created to keep neighbors informed and engaged on all things aviation.The first Teterboro Airport Open Forum session is Tuesday, March 31, from 3-4 p.m.Attendees will ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — The Bergen County Office of Food Security offers a handful of wellness programs catering to residents aged 60 and over.Check them out:SNAP (Food Stamps)Monthly benefits to help purchase food administered by the Bergen County Board of Social ServicesIf you have questions about ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Coming up at the top of the week is an opportunity to shop for all things crafty!Taking place at Paramus High School on Sunday, March 22 is the Spring Craft Show. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., nearly 150 exhibitors across three states will be present, offering arts, crafts and ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ – Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! The exclamation of the borough's, and now the county's, official Town Crier, called out by none other than Tim Yuskaitis.The Bergen County Board of County Commissioners officially appointed Fair Lawn resident Tim Yuskaitis as the County Crier of Bergen County ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Police Chief Dean Ackermann is set to retire on March 31, 2026, after 10 years as chief. He will be succeeded by Captain Mike Trover. “It’s remarkable to reflect on the fact that I have served here for nearly 40 years, including most of the past decade as Chief,” Ackermann said.
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Last Friday's ‘swatting’ incident at the high school on Harristown Road has been deemed a hoax, according to Glen Rock officials. A routine internal review of the response is underway.On Monday morning, March 16, 2026, the borough and the Board of Education put out a joint statement ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Calling all families with students in fourth and fifth grade!Promoted by the village's Public Schools District, The Summer Music Academy at Ridgewood offers beginner to advanced music lessons, starting on June 29.“Students can participate in exciting ensemble performance ...
PARAMUS, NJ – The Bergen County Boys All County team has been announced, and the impact that Bergen Tech and Hasbrouck Heights made this year in the county has been recognized.Bergen Tech placed five bowlers on the team, including two on the First Team. Hasbrouck Heights placed two on the team, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - If you happen to glance at a television in the early '90s, you would have noticed Karyn Parsons who played the character Hilary Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.Parsons, who played actor Will Smith's pretentious cousin on the show that aired from 1990-1996, has parlayed her ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — It will be a busy week for area bowlers as the NJSIAA Individual Tournament takes place on Thursday at Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes in New Brunswick. Nine Bergen Tech bowlers and one Hasbrouck Heights bowler were among the 101 boys and 100 girls who qualified for the tournament. ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Tuesday kicks off the NJSIAA team bowling championships, as Wood-Ridge hosts Lenape Valley in the opening round of the North 2, Group 1 Bowling championships. The Blue Devils, who finished 5-15 in the competitive NJIC Meadowlands Division, face a Lenape Valley squad that ...
LAKEWOOD, NJ — Bergen Tech took second place in the Boys division of the New Jersey Super Bowl presented by the Shore Conference Bowling league on Saturday. The Knights qualified for the finals in third place, and faced the Tom River East Raiders in the semi-final, which were bowled Baker Style. ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen Tech boys and girls each won their respective bowling matches on Wednesday afternoon in Hackensack. The girls team improved to 13-1 overall with a 5-2 win over Cliffside Park. The boys handled Clifton, 7-0, to advance to 13-4 overall and 3-7 in a Big North Liberty Division ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Bergen County is moving forward with initiatives to ease congestion, improve safety and boost regional transportation ahead of the FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium.As a result, the County has awarded a contract for intersection improvements in Moonachie, specifically at the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the Bergen County Historic Preservation Advisory Board is accepting nominations for the 2026 Bergen County Historic Preservation Awards. The initiative recognizes projects dedicated to the preservation, restoration and adaptive reuse of ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — County Officials have announced the closure of all parks and recreation areas due to the snowstorm.Including the Bergen County Zoo, officials noted that car, bike, and foot traffic are not permitted. Areas will reopen at noon on Monday, Jan. 26. “Please stay home, stay warm, and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Nahshon Bolton, a public health leader based in Hackensack, achieved the New Jersey Public Health Educator of the Year award at the 2025 New Jersey Society for Public Health Education (NJSOPHE) Annual Meeting, held at Rutgers University.“I’m truly honored to receive this ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Bergen Tech girls captured first and the boys second in the New Jersey Technical Athletic Conference championship held in North Brunswick on Thursday. Gloucester Tech was second in the girls and first in the boys divisions. Kaitlyn Zens rolled a 572 to lead the Knights on the ...