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Garfield-Lodi, NJ
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McDonald's Garfield, Lodi Managers Among First Graduates Of English Program
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Sixteen McDonald’s managers are the first graduates in Bergen County of "English Under the Arches," an English language learning course for non-native speaking employees. A special graduation ceremony was held Tuesday in their honor at the Hackensack YMCA. The graduates immigrated from Mexico, Central and South American countries. They range in age from their early 20s to early 60s and were recognized by supervisors and colleagues for successfully completing the first eight-week course. “I’m thankful to my supervisors for the chance to participate in ‘English…
Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
Rock Bottom Distant Memory For Hackensack Athlete
HACKENSACK, N.J. — By now, most people would've quit — not Hackensack's Alexis O'Shea. It's been almost two years since the 29-year-old turned to fitness to help pull her out of a deep state of depression, and she still finds herself underneath that same barbell — every single day. “He who knows pain knows how to survive.” Those words, tattooed on her right bicep, stare back at O'Shea in the mirror of a squat rack in Retro Fitness Hackensack. The message, inked in Italian, serves not only as a testament to her strength but as a reminder of her late uncle, who died in a hit-and-run acciden…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
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Glen Rock Smoothie King Has Friday Fundraiser For Dog Park
GLEN ROCK, N.J. — Denise Cinque MacDonald of Glen Rock has never known life without dogs. A dog park in the borough, though, is something she has yet to see. That's why on Friday, the Smoothie King owner is donating 10% of all sales to the Glen Rock Dog Park. "We are a dog-loving family and we love supporting Glen Rock," said MacDonald, who has a Jack Russell terrier and Dachsund. "The dog park is going to be a great addition in town." Smoothie King will distribute coupons to anyone who donates and will also have dog treats and water bowls on hand. CLICK HERE for more…
Pascack Valley, NJ
Breaking News
Washington Township, River Vale Among Safest Places In NJ, Report Says
Nine Bergen County municipalities were named to ValuePenguin's annual list of Safest Places in New Jersey. The study focused on the most recent FBI Crime Report including 346 municipalities with populations of at least 5,000. Crime scores in the study ranged from 24 to 6,790, and the average crime score was 897, ValuePenguin reports. The safest large places (10) in the NJ report are: No. 5: Fort Lee The safest mid-sized places (10) in the NJ report are: No. 1: Washington Township No. 2 New Milford No. 4 Wyckoff No. 6 Mahwah No. 8 Bergenfield No. 10 Dumont The safest small places (10) i…
Fort Lee, NJ
Your Community
Video
: Disabled Leonia Teen Tests New Wheels
LEONIA, N.J. — Borough police officers and residents gathered at the American Legion Hall on Tuesday morning to watch a disabled teen who had his wheelchair stolen last month take his first spin in his specialized replacement. An official from Quantum Rehab of Exeter, P.A. presented Courtney, 14, with the EDGE power chair. "I'm going to call this the Rolls Royce of wheelchairs," Leonia Police Chief Thomas Rowe quipped. Quantum officials gave Courtney instructions as he got a feel for his chair, navigating it up and down ramps and sidewalks along Broad Avenue. "I had receiv…
Paramus, NJ
Your Community
Same-Sex Paramus Catholic Suit To Wage On, Judge Rules
PARAMUS, N.J. — A judge on Monday denied a request from Paramus Catholic High School to throw out a lawsuit filed by a former employee fired because she is in a same-sex marriage, NorthJersey.com reports. Former Dean Kate Drumgoole, 33 of Bogota, filed a lawsuit against the high school, NorthJersey.com says. School attorney Christopher Westrick, President James P. Vail and the Archdiocese of Newark on Friday presented their case to throw out the lawsuit before Superior Court Judge Lisa Perez Friscia. Meanwhile, hundreds of Paramus Catholic alumni expressed outrage in a letter to school adm…
Pascack Valley, NJ
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White House Honors Woodcliff Lake Teacher, Animal Activist
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — The first thing Woodcliff Lake science teacher Julia Ogden did when she walked in her middle school classroom was toss the textbooks. Then, she brought in her foster puppy and helped her students check its acute sense of smell. Ogden's method may be unconventional, but the 14-year teacher is among the four New Jersey winners of the annual Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, including Totowa's Coshetty Vargas. The award is the nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science. “I think it’s very important for people t…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
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NBC Show Remodels Bathroom For Oakland Mom Battling ALS
OAKLAND, N.J. — An Oakland mother battling ALS will have a newly-remodeled and handicap-accessible bathroom, thanks to NBC's "George to the Rescue." On Friday, the network will reveal the renovations to Donna Myhre, 41, who is wheelchair-bound. Montvale's Fieldstone Middle School math teacher was diagnosed four years ago, a month after becoming pregnant with her daughter, Mikayla. "We were so shocked to be selected," Myhre told Daily Voice. "A true miracle. Our hope is that the bathroom will make tasks like bathing, brushing teeth and more easier. "It is ge…
West Milford, NJ
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Poll
: Should Upright Bloomingdale Bear Go To Sanctuary?
BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. — More than 309,000 signatures have been gathered on a petition launched by a Bloomingdale woman to help an upright bear. "Pedals" the bi-pedal bear, who has been spotted trekking through parts of Northern New Jersey, is missing one front paw and the other is permanently injured, Lisa Rose-Rublack said on the page. Pedals is unable to run or climb and activists from Indiana to Italy are attempting to grab the attention of NJ Fish and Wildlife who they hope will decide to bring the American black bear to a sanctuary in Upstate New York. "Whenever possible, …
Paterson, NJ
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Dave & Buster's Opening Willowbrook Mall Location Following Legal Change
WAYNE, N.J. — Dave & Buster's will be coming to the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, NorthJersey.com reports. After a recent change in New Jersey law that permits the sale of alcohol where amusement games are played, Mayor Chris Vergano announced the franchise will be located on the second floor of Sears, NorthJersey.com says. The Wayne Planning Board will review the Dave & Buster's site plan in September for October, NorthJersey.com reports. CLICK HERE for the full NorthJersey.com story.
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