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Ridgewood's village manager released a recap of town initiatives and actions this year, including the latest on the Schedler property.
14-year-old North Jersey writer and photographer Laetitia has shared her thoughts on a recent shopping trip on Black Friday.
All are invited when a nonprofit for adults with developmental disabilities celebrates the rendition of "We Are The World" on New Year's Eve
A longtime family-owned pizzeria in Hoboken said goodbye on Christmas, but their family owns a second store that will stay open.
The creators of the Korean restaurant Oncheon in Manhattan opened Cheongsu in Bergen County on Christmas Eve.
The Hoboken menorah lighting will feature a gelt drop by the Hoboken Fire Department, speakers, singing, music, and holiday treats.
A boxer dog was stuck on an island in an icy lake in Bergen County. Two firefighters brought him to shore. See photos below.
"A Complete Unknown" stars Timothee Chalamet, along with many stores in North Jersey. It opened in Bergen County on Christmas Eve.
The "Winter Wonderland" at Van Saun Park in Bergen County has special events lined up for Christmas and Hanukkah week.
Check out Wyckoff's holiday schedule for offices, the library, and more.
Here are some of the best holiday light displays in Hoboken.
Street cleaning is suspended in Hoboken for 2 days this week. See what else is open, shut, and changing in Hoboken for Christmastime.
Prof. Zameer Baksh has been suspended after being charged with a sex crime, the Bergen County sheriff's office said.
A person in a Deadpool costume and 3 other people are sought by Hoboken police in a Halloween assault that injured a woman, police said.
An 88-year-old family doctor has been arrested for sexually abusing a patient, Jersey City police said.
"A Complete Unknown" stars Timothee Chalamet, along with shops in Hoboken and Jersey City that were transformed. It opens Tuesday.
Hoboken announced that its affordable housing fund is open f0r non-profit groups.
Eight more firefighters were sworn into duty in Hoboken on Monday.
Has Saturday Night Live finally solved the drone mystery? Bowen Yang has the answer, and an unusual New Jersey joke.
