Bergen Health & Life
Learn or brush up your skills in chess—quickly becoming one of the hottest games in town!
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.
A steamy bowl of soup is the perfect recipe for a chilly autumn day.
As mixed-use luxury developments proliferate, the county’s suburban towns could develop a more urban feel.
Screening saves lives—and there’s more you can do to reduce your risk, as two Bergen-based doctors explain.
Despite extra efforts to keep health clubs clean, germs can still thrive in gyms. A Bergen doctor offers tips to stay safe.
15-month-old Milly gives her furry best friend, Kaylee, a much-welcomed tummy rub at their Franklin Lakes home.
Celebrate the season and get your fill—and more—of Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst and brews at these seven festivals.
Take a rustic ride through corn fields and pumpkin patches for an unforgettable afternoon.
Find out when and where to get your vaccine as we gear up for a severe post-pandemic flu season in New Jersey.
These hot, bite-sized treats are the perfect dish as fall’s cooler days approach.
For eight years running, a Franklin Lakes family pays homage to their beloved matriarch by releasing balloons into the sky on her birthday.
Cheer on your squad—and enjoy great food and drink—at these neighborhood hangouts.
On National Gymnastics Day, Sept. 17, take your Olympian-in-training to one of these local gymnastics gyms.
Taking care of two little boys is exhausting! The proof: Grandpa Jack, who couldn’t stay awake after a long day with his grandsons in River Vale, takes a much-deserved nap.
’Tis the season for fall festivals, which kick off this weekend in Bergen County. Here’s a bunch of these events in the coming weeks you and your family won’t want to miss.
Believe it or not, pumpkin spice season has arrived. Give your taste buds what they want with these flavorful fall concoctions.
While the kids are at school, parents can enjoy a peaceful meal at these Bergen restaurants.
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.
In Ho-Ho-Kus, a couple challenged their designer to find a way to say “modern” without the white-on-white cliché.
Big thanks to a BERGEN reader in Emerson, who emailed us this gorgeous photo he snapped at Greenbook Falls in Alpine.
Show your respect for the fallen heroes and survivors of Sept. 11 by attending one (or a handful) of these Bergen vigils.
Enjoy the season’s last hurrah at these end-of-summer festivals in Bergen County.