Author: Cheryl De Leon
There’s lots of live music and more in Bergen County to celebrate the fifth of May 2023.
Shop mom-and-pop for Mother’s Day! These locally-owned gift shops have a little something for your mom, wife, daughter or grandma.
Bergen’s ambulance services aren’t yet on life support, but an EMT shortage threatens to undermine patient care.
That bodily problem you’d rather not talk about—is it trying to tell you something?
From tree plantings to community-wide events, the celebration of our planet doesn’t have to stop with Earth Day.
Nothing can cure a bad day quite like baby giggles can. It’s even more special knowing this cute little one is his family’s “IVF miracle.”
Deer, squirrels and groundhogs, oh my! Consider these plants and flowers to prevent unwanted creatures from turning your Bergen County garden into lunch.
Sun’s out, and you should be too. But be sure to heed this advice to protect your skin from harmful UV rays and sun damage.
In Pompton Plains, a designer helped turn an uninspiring backyard with a deck into a visually stunning entertainment haven.
The first floor of a Chatham colonial was happily transformed with both serenity and practicality in mind. And it was worth the wait.
An Asbury Park designer didn’t get to set the course of a fixer-upper home’s grand transformation, but her skill completed its modern industrial farmhouse look.
Full of angles and wasted space, a family’s beach-house condominium needed a redesign to rate becoming a year-round home.
Making a Sea Bright house a truly bright companion to the sea meant, for one thing, overcoming the kitchen’s hex.
Celebrate the area’s 77 (!!!) BCCLS branches with these fun-filled family events, taking place at our libraries over the next week.
Spread out and enjoy your spread at these picnic friendly locales.
Throw your arms around the world and celebrate Mother Nature at these Bergen events, each highlighting environmental awareness and our planet.
As the state’s recreational sales hit the one-year mark, there are key points to remember before you light up.
A quartet of Springer Spaniels who reside on a farm in Allendale can sit, stay—and pose—on command!
Yes, our county has bananas! Here’s where to find five sweet treats featuring this healthful fruit.
It’s spring gala season! Get dressed up and support a good cause at these events happening in our county.
A twist of fate led 82-year-old Joseph Lamberto to the cardiologist at CBMC that would cure him of heart and kidney disease— and ultimately change his life.
Burns receive specialized care at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, but it’s better to avert injury altogether with essential safety practices.
Christina Thompson survived cancer twice thanks to The Cancer Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and an aggressive screening protocol. Now, her life’s work is to advocate for early screening and knowing your family history—so her mother’s death wasn’t in vain.
South Orange’s Michael Sang needed a kidney transplant. Little did he know his donor match lived next door.
Tired of chronic worry? You can’t wish it away, but there are things you can do.
Bergen’s trees help give the county its character—and so much more. But they’re threatened.
It's the season to be sneezin', but a Bergen doctor explains that to some degree, suffering is optional.
You may prefer a thin-crust pie, but one bite of these pizzas might change your mind.
An Old Tappan baby meets two real-life floppy-eared bunnies in preparation for her first-ever Easter.
You don’t have to travel far to see these spectacular signs of spring—our county will be full of flowering cherry blossoms.
Stuff your kid’s (or grandkid’s) holiday basket with toys and chocolate to make Easter 2023 just a little sweeter.
Knowing your numbers and avoiding certain foods will help you enjoy upcoming beach outings, backyard barbecues and parties.
An athletic dad in Paramus documents his little girl’s first bike ride—and she takes to the pedals with ease.
All you’ll have to do for your seder is order, heat and serve thanks to these half-dozen kosher and kosher-style restaurants offering holiday takeout.
Celebrate the season with Easter Bunny photos, egg hunts and holiday breakfasts.
Start implementing these tips from local landscape experts now to ensure your garden will be in tip-top shape for the season.
Hillsdale toddler Sophie does the (hilarious) honors of revealing the sex of her baby sibling on the way.
The best student performers hit the stage as drama clubs across the county present their spring musicals and plays.
The fantastic feasts and finger foods served during this month’s holidays and special occasions can rival the fare found on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Older brother Gavin, 6, is eager to show his 9-month-old sibling the ropes at their Park Ridge home.
Keep the little ones busy when school is out with these week-long camps for those who love sports, art, cooking or nature.
A River Vale dad takes to Instagram to share his guitar riffs of classic rock and country hits.
There’s no shortage of corned beef, shepherd’s pie—and Guinness—at these Irish-inspired restaurants and pubs.
Our county’s a great place to live, but its roadways are notoriously congested. Fixing that problem will require creativity—and money.
The one-third of your life you spend between the sheets can be a key to good health in the other two-thirds. Here are two problems to watch out for.
A successful entrepreneur with 9 million social media followers, the author of Eitan Eats the World discusses his career at the wise old age of 20.
Personal shoppers can be a lifesaver for women who are running short of time, energy or fashion ideas—and their insights can help us all.
Find out everything you need to know—including what’s new—about golfing in Bergen County this season.
A Ramsey toddler makes his smoothies and drinks them too—with a little help from mama in the kitchen.
This cold front won’t last forever. These mid-weight jackets from Bergen stores are the perfect transitional pieces.
