Bergen Health & Life

One in a Melon

Here’s your chance to try a refreshing cocktail, made with juicy watermelon and rum. It’ll keep you cool all afternoon long.

Corn, Revisited

How well do you really know this tasty, yellow summertime staple?

Party Smart!

With these practical tips, make ’18 the year of your best-ever backyard bash.

Gatherings

Whether it’s at a business luncheon or a community cleanup, Bergenites show support for their friends and neighbors.

Berry Blues

No, we’re not color blind. Named after an Italian song, this tasty cocktail hits all the right notes.

Mad About Mangoes

This sweet fruit is packed with plenty of nutrients that benefit your body and mind—it’s no wonder Buddhist monks shared it with the world.

Easy Like Sunday Morning

Hosting weekend brunch? Don’t stress! When you try the following recipes and heed the advice of BERGEN’s expert planners, your party will be a breeze. Go ahead and enjoy your mimosa!

Mom Knows Best

Whether you travel far or near, journey across the pond or simply beyond state lines, a trip with your mother is always special. Four BERGEN readers reflect on the “mommy and me” adventures they’ll never forget—and why.

Catchin' the Bus

While some of us are reading or snoozing on the daily commute to and from the city, two Bergen County mothers are brainstorming ways to combat opioid addiction.

Anchor Away

A chat with Natalie Pasquarella, NBC 4 New York’s co-anchor and Bergen County resident.

Eastern Promises

A local couple teams up with a Rutherford planner to mesh South Asian customs with personal touches. The result—a picture-perfect Indian wedding.

A Whale of a Time!

An Englewood family combines fun and games with age-old customs to celebrate their son’s first birthday.

Welcome to Ramsey

With countless options, this borough is a lure for foodies and shoppers.

Fringe Binge

These not-so-silly strings turn ordinary furnishings into attention-grabbing pieces.

Clear as Day

It’s become transparent that see-through accessories are on trend.