Author: Cheryl De Leon
Your Body: A Head to Toe Guide
More than the sum of your parts? Of course you are. But a part-by-part check can’t hurt.
Welcoming A Rookie Rockette
As a veteran high-kicker at Radio City’s “Christmas Spectacular” explains to a newcomer (a fellow Bergenite), those pre-show butterflies never go away.
Will Inflation Dampen Your Holidays?
No one likes soaring prices, but they’re a bigger concern for some Bergenites than for others. Smart shopping strategies can help.
Where To Donate Food For The Holidays
Local food drives help stock pantry shelves and feed our less fortunate neighbors.
A Family Farm Day In Closter
A New Milford family of four spent a sunny, relaxing day on the farm to balance out their crazy, hectic schedules.
5 Ways To Kick Off The Holiday Season In Bergen
Bergen County is already moving full steam ahead into the holiday season. Here’s a few ways to get in the spirit.
7 Craft Shows To Shop For The Holidays
Score big deals and support local vendors at craft fairs and markets in Bergen County.
18 Restaurants Offering Veterans’ Discounts
Plus, find out how vets and active service members can play golf for free in Bergen County on Friday, Nov. 11.
3 Coffeeshops To Keep You Going As Clocks Fall Back
Don’t sleep in: Try a brew from these recently opened coffeehouses—they’re perfect whether you need another jolt of java or not!
10 Spots That Will Cater Thanksgiving Dinner
Take the stress out of the holiday and let these Bergen restaurants and markets cook your turkey and all the trimmings.
A Fall Mood
Little Luna of Leonia gives her mom a *serious* look when she attempts to take festive fall photos.
Hold The Salt
Whether or not your blood pressure is high, give your heart a break and cut down on sodium.
A Time Of Shortages
For most residents of our affluent county, temporary difficulties in finding certain food items are a nuisance, but for some they mean actual suffering.
An American in Paris
On a Bravo reality TV series, Emily Gorelik explores the world’s most romantic city on viewers’ behalf. But she’ll never forget her Bergen roots.
Where To Donate Your Leftover Halloween Candy
Give a sweet treat to those who need it more.
A Ghoulish Time in Glen Rock
Two adult sisters ‘cheers’ to spooky season with this hilarious Halloween pic.
Where To See Fall Foliage In Bergen
These six parks are prime spots for the peak of leaf-peeping season.
10 Bergen County Trunk Or Treats For Halloween Weekend
Come in costume for some trunk-or-treat fun in Bergen, where kids get candy from the trunks of cars decked out for Oct. 31.
3 New Stores To Check Out In Bergen
A trio of new storefronts give Bergenites what they want—more shopping and dining options.
Game Time In Montvale
This Instagram video taken at the St. Joe’s vs. Bergen Catholic football game perfectly captures the energy and the competition between the rival teams.
Gourds Galore: 7 Pumpkin Patches To Check Out In Bergen
If you just want some great pumpkins without the fall activities (and the crowds), check out these Bergen-based markets and garden shops.
5 Must-See Halloween Displays In Bergen County
Neighbors at these homes and streets go all out for the spookiest holiday of the year.
It’s Still a Kick
At first she wondered if being a Rockette would really rock. Seventeen years in, she loves it.
3 Athleisure Stores To Shop In Bergen
These sporty stores have you covered on National Leggings Day and beyond.
Cozy Classroom Costumes
Allendale teachers Allison Law and Alyssa Spagnuolo show their school spirit during New Jersey’s annual Week of Respect.
Bergen’s Got Talent
River Edge’s Justin Lazaro uses his saxophone to spread a positive message with a smooth rendition of ‘If I Ain’t Got You’
Costumes For A Cause: 5 Halloween Events In Bergen County
Dressing up is half the fun of Halloween! Show off your best costume at these events, which also support local nonprofits.
Your Prediabetes Questions, Answered
One in three American adults has prediabetes. In addition to lifestyle changes, the PREVENT T2 Program, offered at The Center for Diabetes Wellness and Prevention at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, is a CDC accredited program to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
Survivor Strong
Meet four women with four different inspiring breast cancer stories, all of whom chose to undergo treatment at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
Breaking Ground
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center’s new Comprehensive Cancer Center will be RWJBarnabas Health’s northern hub for world-class cancer care.
Welcome To The Team
Get to know Brett L. Ecker, M.D., an exceptional physician who joins the Division of Surgical Oncology at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.
5 Myths, Debunked
October is Health Literacy Month— a perfect time to let go of what you “know” that just ain’t so.
Checkmate! Play Chess Now At These Bergen County Locales
Learn or brush up your skills in chess—quickly becoming one of the hottest games in town!
7 Bergen County 5Ks For A Cause
Get your steps in, get involved in your community and support a good cause at any (or all) of these walks and 5Ks taking place this month in Bergen County.
5 Bergen Restaurants With Must-Try Soups
A steamy bowl of soup is the perfect recipe for a chilly autumn day.
Will Bergen Skew Urban?
As mixed-use luxury developments proliferate, the county’s suburban towns could develop a more urban feel.
Act Now Against Breast Cancer
Screening saves lives—and there’s more you can do to reduce your risk, as two Bergen-based doctors explain.
Exercise Caution When Working Out Indoors
Despite extra efforts to keep health clubs clean, germs can still thrive in gyms. A Bergen doctor offers tips to stay safe.
Finding The Sweet Spot
15-month-old Milly gives her furry best friend, Kaylee, a much-welcomed tummy rub at their Franklin Lakes home.
Raise A Glass At These Oktoberfest Events In Bergen County
Celebrate the season and get your fill—and more—of Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst and brews at these seven festivals.
5 Bergen Farms With Family Hayrides
Take a rustic ride through corn fields and pumpkin patches for an unforgettable afternoon.
5 Things To Know About Flu Season 2022 In Bergen County
Find out when and where to get your vaccine as we gear up for a severe post-pandemic flu season in New Jersey.
Dumpling Varieties To Try In Bergen
These hot, bite-sized treats are the perfect dish as fall’s cooler days approach.
A Happy Heavenly Birthday
For eight years running, a Franklin Lakes family pays homage to their beloved matriarch by releasing balloons into the sky on her birthday.
Root For Your Team At These 7 Bergen Sports Bars
Cheer on your squad—and enjoy great food and drink—at these neighborhood hangouts.
Show Stopper
In a River Vale colonial, a designer created a delightful TV room that’ll stand the test of time—and withstand the busy family’s use.
A Kitchen Set Free
In Ho-Ho-Kus, a couple challenged their designer to find a way to say “modern” without the white-on-white cliché.
8 Sites To Donate Used Books In Bergen
Need to make room on your shelves? Drop off old novels, best-sellers and textbooks at these locations.
Like A Kid Again
This Thailand-based model/actor isn’t too busy to relive his youth at grandma’s house in New Milford.
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