Author: Site Staff

5 Ways To…Go Camping in Your Backyard

All is not lost if your favorite campsite is closed during the pandemic. You can create the same magical family memories in your own backyard with these tips.

Watermelon Sugar

Harry Styles was onto something when he sang about the tangiest fruit of summer. For the margarita version, just add tequila, blend and enjoy.

Berry Beneficial

Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth while staying healthy? Get the best of both worlds with the goji, a low-calorie superfruit.

High Schoolers Have Their Say

In-person classes were cancelled, but BERGEN’s fourth annual High School Forum wasn’t. Here’s what 11 teens, convened on Zoom, reported about their school lives in the time of coronavirus.

Game On

With the fall high school sports season in question, student-athletes must find new ways to show colleges they’re prepared to play.

Back To School? Here’s What Moms Say

When the governor left school reopenings up to school districts, BERGEN checked in with the ultimate authority: mothers.

5 Ways To…Celebrate Your State

Here is how to commemorate National New Jersey Day, July 27, while staying close to home.

Mask-asaurus

Flying High

A Bogota neighborhood “adopts” a pair of eagles that made their nest in the unlikeliest of places.

Satisfy Your Carnival Food Cravings

With the state fair scrapped for summer, where can you go for all that delicious food? Your backyard!

Causing A Big Stink

Hundreds of dead fish have been washing up along Bergen’s shores. An environmentalist tells us if we should be concerned.

We’ll Cross That Bridge

5 Ways To…Send Your Kid to Summer Camp

Options abound in Bergen County for kids who just want to have fun—and learn—in person or virtually.

Catch Comet Neowise This Week

The brightest comet we’ve seen since ’97 won’t return for another 6,800 years—so get a glimpse of it while you can!

Voices of Angels

Holy Angels students’ recording of civil rights hymn strikes a chord for hope and harmony.

5 Looks for Summer 2020

Sue Bahng, owner of Ginger N’ Cream in Westwood, shares her favorite women’s looks to wear for 5 (social-distancing friendly) activities you’ll definitely be doing this summer.

Ready to Row

Scream for Ice Cream in Bergen County

July is National Ice Cream Month, so go ahead and indulge in the frozen treat at one of our 7 favorite independently-owned Bergen County ice cream shops.

7 Ways to Shop Local for Face Masks

With face coverings required just about everywhere, you’ll need to stock up. Here are some local boutiques and businesses that are selling great ones for the whole family.

Brimming With Pride

BBQ Beyond Burgers

Set steaks aside and try this winner winner grilled chicken dinner from Chef Kevin Kohler at Café Panache.

Keep Moving Forward

Rallies in support of the Black Lives Matter movement continue this weekend in Bergen County and beyond.

A Fresh Start this Summer

Head to Bergen’s farmers markets to find the cream of the crop in produce, baked goods, gluten-free treats—and the pickle guy!

First Day Haircuts

5 Ways to…Enjoy Your Library During COVID

Public libraries around the county have reopened for business—partially, at least. Here are 5 ways to take advantage of yours this summer, even amid the pandemic.

Q&A With…The host of Ridgefield Park’s July 4th party

The tiny village has held a July 4th parade for 125 consecutive years—and that streak will continue in 2020.

10 Ways To Keep Kids Active

Without organized sports or school P.E. to help children get enough exercise, what’s a parent to do? These ideas bring a little fun to physical activity.

Those Other Patients

They don’t have COVID-19, but fear has caused them to delay treatment for other conditions—sometimes too long.

Beauty’s Back!

Salons are reopening, but it’ll be different for a while. We checked with Bergen owners to find out how.