Author: Site Staff

A Town United

One local singer-songwriter’s new music video brings a community together during the coronavirus pandemic.

Q&A with….A Fertility Doc

For National Women’s Health Week, a Bergen-based fertility specialist answers all your questions about fertility treatments in the time of COVID-19.

Bergen Teacher Pride

Local students show their love and support for their teachers during National Teachers Appreciation Week—and the feeling is mutual.

A Room Made New

The three girls were older now. It was time to turn their playroom into a tranquil space the whole family could enjoy.

The Color Purple

Move over orange. The ube, a nutty-tasting root vegetable from the Philippines, has hit the big time.

The Color Purple

Move over orange. The ube, a nutty-tasting root vegetable from the Philippines, has hit the big time.

River Rhapsody

All eyes are on the Navesink as two designers team up to showcase its grandeur with big windows and bold colors.

Our Protectors

While most of us cherish the safety of home, Bergen’s first responders stay in harm’s way—because it’s their job. Here, five of them speak.

Music to Our Ears

Stop playing games and start playing music. Virtual lessons in piano, guitar and beyond are a hit!

Making Their Mark

Wood-Ridge High School seniors rally to show the strength of their generation in their new video.

Keep It Healthy

Had enough hearty pastas and multi-topping pizzas? Try this easy tofu recipe to give your quarantine menu a tasty and healthful boost.

Pregnant in Quarantine

What’s it like to be expecting during COVID-19? One local maternity photographer captured the experience to a T.

Shopping Gone Curbside

Just like many restaurants, these local stores are offering curbside pickup during the pandemic so you can stock up on essentials without leaving your car.

Making Music in Crisis

This Navy officer from Bergen County is keeping American patriotism alive during COVID by playing (and streaming) her beautiful music.

Q&A With…A YouTube Educator

This math and science teacher at Lyndhurst public schools knows kids are watching YouTube anyway—so why not use it as a tool for online learning?

Oakland Oasis

An active family of five now has everything they need for outdoor fun— right in their own backyard.

Q&A with…B.C.'s Head of the Class

For many schools, the transition to online learning amid the pandemic has been a difficult one. But Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell has been embracing technology in the classroom for years.

Books to Keep You Busy

Here’s what the BERGEN editors are reading now that we’re cooped up at home indefinitely.

Take Your Family on a Virtual Field Trip

We may be stuck inside for the foreseeable future, but it’s easy to supplement your kids’ Zoom classes thanks to these virtual tours they wouldn’t learn in “regular” school.

High Risk, High Reward

A Saint Barnabas Medical Center program to identify and monitor high-risk patients helps reduce the chances of developing breast cancer.