Author: Cheryl De Leon
The Little Runner Who Could
Running is a family affair for this North Arlington household, and their oldest son is keeping perfect pace.
6 Bergen Italian Ice Spots To Keep You Cool This Summer
Not feeling ice cream? You can pick up light, refreshing Italian ice all over our county.
10 Bergen Events To Check Out This Weekend
From carnivals and comedy shows to wellness festivals and Pride events, there’s something for everyone in our county.
Stressed?
If things are making you persistently tense and worried, it’s not just in your mind—your body’s getting in on the act too. Here are some ways to chill.
Stressed
If things are making you persistently tense and worried, it’s not just in your mind—your body’s getting in on the act too. Here are some ways to chill.
Life Is Better At The Beach
Summer is finally here! Our county offers the best sun, sand and surf, and there’s much more. Here’s your guide to what’s new at 15 local beaches, including tips for parking and picnicking, snacking and shopping, and more!
Our Happy Home?
Statistics suggest that the road to contentment just may run through Bergen County.
The Misery Of Migraine
This debilitating attack by your nervous system is more than just a headache. Happily, there's help.
Music To Our Ears: High School Concerts
Bergen’s students excel in the classroom, and they’re talented musicians too. Listen to these 7 performances!
It’s S’more Fun With Everyone
This Woodcliff Lake family celebrates the season and togetherness with a classic summer treat.
Dive Into Summer At These 7 Bergen Pools
Summer fun is here! Don’t miss out on seasonal passes at these local swim spots.
12 Stores With Memorial Day Sales
Start summer with serious savings. These Bergen stores are offering deals and discounts throughout the holiday weekend.
Bergen Camps Cater To All Kids
Is your child a budding athlete, chef or scientist? These options will keep them enriched and entertained all summer.
Mother-Daughter Dance
A small moment of joy captures a lifetime of love for a River Vale family.
No-Mess Memorial Day Celebration
Not a grill master? These 8 Bergen eateries can help make your holiday celebrations easy and delicious.
8 Bergen Events For The Family This Weekend
You don’t have to wait for summer to get out and enjoy the season of fun.
5 Bergen Spots With Unlimited Mimosas
Want to keep brunch going? Here are some restaurants where the pours are endless.
Tricycles For Two
What has six wheels and is cute all over? Answer: a pair of Ramsey twins on trikes!
What’s Your Mom’s Best Advice?
From the “Golden Rule” to parenting wisdom, nine Bergen moms tell us the words of wisdom they received from the women who raised them.
6 Last-Minute Activities For Mother’s Day
No reservations? No problem! Treat Mom to one of these fun Bergen ideas this weekend.
Enjoy A Fiesta On Cinco De Mayo
Celebrate the Mexican holiday at these Bergen events—or kick back at home with one of our favorite margaritas.
It’s Daddy-Daughter Time At The Office
Cherished memories are made for a Glen Rock family on Take Your Kids to Work Day.
Go Ahead, Make Mom’s Day
The mother in your life deserves the best. Here are 5 gifts—available locally—that she’ll love.
Let’s Talk About Your Health
Tickets are on sale now for next week’s BERGEN Women’s Health Experience in Paramus.
Water, Water Everywhere
Flooding is an increasing problem throughout Bergen, and it’s likely to get worse. Do we have the will—and the funds—to fix it?
Stressed?
If thing are making you persistently tense and worried, it's not just in your mind—your body's getting on on the act too. Here are some ways to chill.
Go Fish! 5 Bergen Locales Anglers Love
See what’s biting at these fishing spots around our county.
Feel The Wind In Your Hair (Or Your Ears)
In Fort Lee, one Labrador retriever enjoys the warm weather and a need for speed.
Spring Allergies? Stop The Suffering!
Two Bergen allergists offer tips to help you end sneezing and start enjoying the season’s flowers, trees and grass.
10 Restaurants To Treat Mom
Not an ace in the kitchen? These Bergen eateries will serve the family a perfect meal for Mother’s Day.
5 Bergen Shops That Can Stock Your Seder
Cleaning and prep work for the holiday bogging you down? These stores can take some of the cooking chores off your Passover plate.
Head In The Clouds?
Over Paramus, the sky offers a show—and some time to reflect.
Pitch In Against Food Insecurity
Groups and individuals alike can help neighbors in need. Here are ways Bergenites can donate time, resources and supplies.
Earth Day ’24: Easy Ways You Can Get Involved
Want to take some environmental action or keep your neighborhood clean? Bergen has events and ideas that promote our planet.
7 Bergen Parks To See Cheery Cherry Trees
Find out where you can admire cherry blossoms in your neighborhood—and where you can pick up free tree seedlings this month!
Swing For The Stars!
River Vale’s smallest golf pro takes advantage of a sunny day for some backyard practice.
10 Ways To Step Into The Great Outdoors
Ready to get outside? Whether you’re looking for sports, scavenger hunts or nature walks, there are spring activities for everyone in Bergen County.
Who Is Bergen’s Best?
Support your favorite businesses and tell us who’s the county’s top bagel shop, pizzeria, salon, interior designer and more. Voting in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards ends soon!
Join The Action At These 6 Adult Sports Leagues
Rec teams aren’t just for child’s play. You can achieve athletic glory and make new friends in these Bergen-based groups.
A Sisterly Spin Around The Neighborhood
Siblings Sabrina and Mazie take their new Jeep for a cruise around Carlstadt.
5 Stores Where Vinyl Records Rock
Beyoncé’s latest album? A vintage Led Zeppelin LP? Find these and more great tunes at Bergen’s record shops.
4 Ways To Relax Your Eyes This Allergy Season
The pollen count is already creeping up. Stop scratching because getting relief is easier than you thought.
Quality On A Deadline
A family wanted their rebuilt Bay Head beach home to be perfect, but they also didn’t want to miss a single day of summer.
Office With An Ocean
When COVID blurred the line between the zones of work and home, one New Yorker exchanged big-city lights for an Atlantic Vista.
Nothing to Sneeze At
When the high pollen count has you reaching for relief, here’s what works—and what doesn’t.
The Size Was Right
When a Glen Rock couple became empty nesters, it was time not to scale back, but to style up.
Is Walking Safe?
A sharp increase in pedestrian deaths is fueling a push to make Bergen’s streets less dangerous. It’s starting to work, but more needs to be done.
Help Kids Breathe Easy
Asthma is the most common chronic illness of childhood, but it needn't define any child's life.
Love That Basement
For a long time, a spider-hating North Caldwell homeowner shunned her home’s lower level. But today it’s a lively locus of football viewing, wine tasting and her own German roots.
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