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Get On Your Feet With Zumba Class To Benefit Bergenfield High Students Get On Your Feet With Zumba Class To Benefit Bergenfield High Students Get On Your Feet With Zumba Class To Benefit Bergenfield High Students
Get On Your Feet With Zumba Class To Benefit Bergenfield High Students BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Love Zumba or ever wanted to try it? There’s a perfect opportunity to get on your feet with the fitness phenomena, have some fun and help some Bergenfield High School students while you’re at it tonight at the high school. The fundraising event is the brainchild of Anna Papageorgiou, 32, of Pearl River, NY, who coaches the school’s 15-member dance team and is the advisor of the class of 2020, which has a student body of about 300. She previously organized fundraisers for the team and the class of 2016, for which she was the advisor, as well as numerous community events t…
Forecast: Warm Temps, Rain Before Cold Returns in South Passaic Forecast: Warm Temps, Rain Before Cold Returns in South Passaic Forecast: Warm Temps, Rain Before Cold Returns in South Passaic
Forecast: Warm Temps, Rain Before Cold Returns in South Passaic Bergen and Passaic counties are going to see increasingly cloudy skies in the next few days, with the best chance for rain on Wednesday night and temperatures remaining above normal, according to the National Weather Service. On Tuesday, NWS predicts that there will be a 40 percent chance of light rain, mainly after 11 a.m. Clouds will increase after 11 a.m., with a high near 60., followed by light rain before 11 p.m. and patchy fog. Wednesday will see a chance of rain before 9 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Otherwise, it will be cloudy, with a high near 70. Sh…
Fair Lawn's Juicy Platters Franchising Fair Lawn's Juicy Platters Franchising Fair Lawn's Juicy Platters Franchising
Fair Lawn's Juicy Platters Franchising FAIR LAWN, N.J. — If the Russians never invaded Afghanistan, Juicy Platters in Fair Lawn and Hackensack would never have come to be. Founding owner Jaffar Wahdat, 37, has slept in the back of limousines and walked up and down highways handing out business cards. He even locked himself in a Dunkin' Donuts office until sunrise studying the market — determined to land on his own two feet. Now with two stores in Fair Lawn and Hackensack, Wahdat has undoubtedly done just that. But he says there is nowhere to go but up. Juicy Platters plans on opening close to 100 more stores across the U.S. by…
Hawthorne Construction Worker Sheds 130 Pounds Hawthorne Construction Worker Sheds 130 Pounds Hawthorne Construction Worker Sheds 130 Pounds
Hawthorne Construction Worker Sheds 130 Pounds HAWTHORNE, N.J. — Alex Varelis of Hawthorne makes quick work of the punching bag at his gym. Boxing has done more than help the Garfield native shed 130 pounds over the course of three years: it’s helped rid him of his demons. “It’s a release,” said Varelis, 25, a construction worker.  It’s how I get away. That hasn’t always been the case for Varelis, a member of Retro Fitness Hackensack, who for years used food to cope with his feelings. RELATED: Paramus ShopRite Employee Turned Model: I Finally Believe In Myself It all came to a head in 2014, as his dreams of owning a restaurant — part…
Englewood Estate From Kennedy-Swanson Affair Goes To Auction Englewood Estate From Kennedy-Swanson Affair Goes To Auction Englewood Estate From Kennedy-Swanson Affair Goes To Auction
Englewood Estate From Kennedy-Swanson Affair Goes To Auction ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — The foreclosed Gloria Crest Estate in Englewood is going to auction, NJ.com reports. It's been rumored that the North Woodland Street house was gifted to former owner Gloria Swanson by Joseph Kennedy, Sr., her paramour, according to NJ.com The estate was given to actress Gloria Swanson in the 1920s by Joseph Kennedy while they were having a public affair.  The 24,000-square-foot home saw several price cuts, the most recent being in November, according to NJ.com. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
It’s Official: Alpine Makes List Of Highest Property Taxes In State It’s Official: Alpine Makes List Of Highest Property Taxes In State It’s Official: Alpine Makes List Of Highest Property Taxes In State
It’s Official: Alpine Makes List Of Highest Property Taxes In State The Borough of Alpine had the fourth-highest property taxes in New Jersey in 2016 based on data from the state Department of Community Affairs, NJ.com reported. In Bergen County, the average tax bill was $20,910 in 2016 — just $22 higher than the tax bill in 2015. At $2.72 million, Alpine had the highest average residential property value the with a total tax levy of just $15 million, NJ.com said. Here are all the towns that made the list from Bergen County: Glen Rock, No. 28, $15,459 in average property taxes. Rockleigh, No. 27, $15,551 in average property taxes. Woodcliff Lake, No. 26,…
Oh My Ocha! Matcha Cafe Coming To Hackensack Oh My Ocha! Matcha Cafe Coming To Hackensack Oh My Ocha! Matcha Cafe Coming To Hackensack
Oh My Ocha! Matcha Cafe Coming To Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. — A matcha tea cafe will be opening soon in the Riverside Square Mall in Hackensack. The store is expected to open next month and will offer delicacy teas, baked goods and more. Matcha is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea. CHECK BACK FOR MORE.
The Fine Grind Coffee Bar Opens In Wayne The Fine Grind Coffee Bar Opens In Wayne The Fine Grind Coffee Bar Opens In Wayne
The Fine Grind Coffee Bar Opens In Wayne WAYNE, N.J. — The Fine Grind coffee bar is now open at the former site of Greenberry's Cafe. This is the shop's second location — the other is located on Route 23 S in Little Falls. The Fine Grind won Daily Voice's DVLicious competition for "Best Coffee in Passaic County," and is up for nomination again. CLICK HERE FOR THE SHOP'S WEBSITE.
Get 'Jazzed' At Bronxville's Blue Moon Café With Mardis Gras Specials Get 'Jazzed' At Bronxville's Blue Moon Café With Mardis Gras Specials Get 'Jazzed' At Bronxville's Blue Moon Café With Mardis Gras Specials
Get 'Jazzed' At Bronxville's Blue Moon Café With Mardis Gras Specials BRONXVILLE, N.Y -- Can't make it to New Orleans this year for Mardi Gras? Blue Moon Mexican Café is bringing some of that Fat Tuesday spirit to Bronxville, on Feb. 28 with special menu items inspired with a creole twist and a little jazz music. Feast on Mexican Jambalaya, a combination of sausage, chicken and chorizo in a savory stew, or the Bayou Burrito, a giant burrito stuffed with shrimp, chorizo, creole sauce, rice and cheese. Blue Moon will also offer two different Cajun-inspired appetizers -- Crab Cakes and Sautéed Cajun Shrimp, along with its regular menu items. Beverage specials in…
Get In The Mardis Gras Spirit At Englewood's Blue Moon Café Get In The Mardis Gras Spirit At Englewood's Blue Moon Café Get In The Mardis Gras Spirit At Englewood's Blue Moon Café
Get In The Mardis Gras Spirit At Englewood's Blue Moon Café ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Can't make it to New Orleans this year for Mardi Gras? Blue Moon Mexican Café is bringing some of that Fat Tuesday spirit to all of its locations on Tuesday, Feb. 28 with special menu items inspired with a creole twist and a little jazz music. Feast on Mexican Jambalaya, a combination of sausage, chicken and chorizo in a savory stew, or the Bayou Burrito, a giant burrito stuffed with shrimp, chorizo, creole sauce, rice and cheese. Blue Moon will also offer two different Cajun-inspired appetizers -- Crab Cakes and Sautéed Cajun Shrimp, along with its regular menu. Beverage…
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