Hi! I'm a lifelong New Jersey resident who grew up in Matawan/Aberdeen, Freehold, and Old Bridge. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in the 1990s. After college, I spent 20 years as a beat reporter and editor at a newspaper chain in Hudson County, and have written for the Washington Post and Atlantic.com. I've also published two novels, one of which was adapted into a nerdy romantic comedy that's currently streaming on Netflix (called Carrie Pilby). I believe in the power of local journalism to do so much good in large and small ways. Reach me at caren.lissner@patch.com
A high-end brand has opened its first New Jersey shop, a 2,100-square-foot store at the American Dream residential/retail complex.
Bergen's student veteran community includes 112 enrollees under the Post-9/11 GI Bill pursuing their education after returning to civili ...
The recipients of this prestigious accolade were honored at the June meeting of the Hoboken Board of Education. Please join us in congra ...
A Hoboken police officer won a state award last week after saving a man who was missing and in danger.
An iPad, cash, and other items were taken from at least eight cars in one Glen Rock neighborhood, police said.
Bayonne's mayor asked for support for the family of a 6-year-old girl killed in a fast-moving fire in Bayonne.
Controversy continues for the Ramapo-Indian Hills School District, which draws students from Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes, and Oakland.
Services have been set for the principal of Bergenfield High School, who died at 59 on Thursday.
A board game-themed eatery, a bakery with rainbow cake, and sushi burritos. See where you can eat and drink in North Jersey in summer 2024.
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Bergen County, and for travelers, a dangerous hurricane has formed in the Caribbean. See links.
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Hoboken with downpour predicted, and a Category 4 hurricane formed in the Caribbean. See links.
A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for Bergen County with heavy rain predicted late, and a hurricane has formed in the Caribbean.
A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for Hoboken with a downpour predicted late, and a hurricane has formed in the Caribbean.
See the latest announcement from Ridgewood Public Schools.
After a Westwood man, 38, died of a drug overdose at home last month, Bergen County prosecutors have arrested another man on drug charges.
Eight new police officers were sworn in this week in Hoboken. See who they are, and what's next.
Animal lovers say they want officials to "develop a comprehensive nonlethal program" to deal with geese at an airport in Bergen County.
The public is invited to view a documentary about Joan, 7, who was killed delivering cookies in Bergen County. Her mom will answer questions
An Amber Alert went out to phones in North Jersey after 2 a.m. about a missing 2-year-old. It's been canceled. Here's why.
An Amber Alert went out to phones in Hudson County and North Jersey after 2 a.m. about a missing child. It's been canceled. Here's why.