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 Minnesota man charged for sexually assaulting a teen in 3 Bergen County towns never showed up for court, prosecutors say.
The oak tree branch fell in Thursday morning, injuring three women and a man inside a passing Tesla, police said.
Residents of one Bergen County town let their horse puns run free after police posted photos of an escaped pony and horse.
You've still got time to file forms to run for mayor or council in Hoboken. What's one more candidate?
A new round of teachers of the year has been named in New Jersey, including Bergen County. This year's honoree has a doctorate.
The City of Hoboken developed a new, user-friendly municipal website aimed at improving accessibility.
A pastor who recently left his Jersey City church has been charged in Denver with past sex crimes against children, said a report.
Get to know Fair Lawn's newest police officers, who all have a history of public service.
Hoboken is under a 'marginal' threat for storms on Wednesday afternoon. Track the storms and Tropical Storm Erin using links below.
A man was hospitalized after falling from a roof during a painting job at a private home in Ridgewood, police said.
A rally will be held Thursday in Hoboken to support the Climate Superfund Act, which makes polluters pay for damage.
Summer's not over. At least 5 free movies and concerts are still coming to Bergen County parks, including Twisters.
A director of low-income housing in Hudson County used town vendors and housing funds for work on his home, prosecutors say.
Drivers were arrested after car accidents in Hoboken two days in a row.
Mayor Ravi Bhalla and the City of Hoboken invited residents to attend the 20th Annual Spaghetti Dinner Block Party.
Two Glen Rock residents told police that someone stole their packages from Apple on the same day.
A total of 3 people in one week have won $1 million from lottery tickets purchased in Bergen County on different days.
See the latest announcement from the Township of Wyckoff.
A woman who was fatally struck by a train in Bergen County during daylight hours last week has been identified.
Teens with autism have been shot by law enforcement officers who didn't understand their disorder. A Hudson County program hopes to help.