Deadline to Apply for Bergen LEADS Class of 2016 Approaching

Bergen LEADS is an innovative, 10-month learning and leadership program for adults who live or work in the County. April 11 is the deadline.

$40 Million Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Bergen County

A winning Powerball ticket with the numbers 07, 19, 23, 50 and 54, a red power ball number of 14 and 2 as the multiplier won the jackpot.

'Planning for Tomorrow: The Child with Special Needs' Seminar to be Held in Bergen County April 2

The program will help parents of special needs children prepare for the future.

WEATHER ALERT: Oakland's Hour-by-Hour Forecast of 'Late Season' Snow

Bergen County can expect to see 2 to 4 inches of snow Friday.

Oakland's Hour-By-Hour Weekend Forecast

Although rain will fall Saturday, weather conditions are expected to improve Sunday.

YWCA Bergen County, Habitat Bergen Host 'Hard Hatted Woman' Film Screening March 13

“Hard Hatted Woman” follows the lives of six women in construction who know what it’s like to be the only woman on the job.

Mahwah Museum to Hold Lecture on Oakland, New Jersey March 12

Hank Bitten will take the audience on a journey through history, showing how New Jersey developed from a colony into the present day.

Bergen County Utilities Authority Holds Household Hazardous Waste Collection March 7

Bergen County residents can freely dispose of items such as aerosol cans, anti-freeze, batteries, fertilizer, disinfectants and more.

Tickets Available for Allendale Fashion Show Benefiting Bergen County Non-Profit

Pony Power Therapies is a non-profit organization that focuses on prevention and recovery from drug use, depression, anxiety and bullying.

UPDATED WEATHER ALERT: Oakland's Hour-by-Hour Forecast of 'Steady, Accumulating' Snow

While Central and South Jersey are expected to receive the brunt of the storm, Bergen County can now expect to see 3 to 5 inches of snow.

WEATHER ALERT: Bergen County's Hour-by-Hour Forecast of Snow, Rain

One to three inches of snow and sleet will accumulate in Bergen County, as will less than 0.1 of an inch of ice.

Spectrum for Living Holds Texas Hold 'Em Tournament Fundraiser March 7

The first place tournament winner will take home a $5,000 prize - based on 200 players - and a raffle will be included with prizes.

Bergen County Schools Present 'A Growing Epidemic: Teen Substance Abuse' March 3

The seminar aims to inform on a topic that’s “facing all parents in our community.”

Community Invited to 'An Evening of Vodka Tasting' to Benefit Parkinson's Research March 4

The event will feature a special tasting of select Double Cross Vodkas, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and a cigar rolling station

Community Forum 'Survival in 2015 - Race and Police - Community Relations' to be Held Feb. 23 at Bergen Community College

Law enforcement and community representatives will address the impact of current social issues on civil rights and personal safety.

Volunteer Center of Bergen County Seeks Handy Persons to Help Elderly with Home Repairs

The Chore Service performs minor household repairs that senior citizens and disabled persons can't do themselves or get anyone else to do.

Letter to the Editor: FLOW Relay for Life Kickoff Party to Be Held Feb. 25

Those in attendance can enjoy music, food, and speakers with the 80’s theme vibrant around you.

Oakland's Hour-by-Hour Forecast

Snow, sleet, and freezing rain will hammer Bergen County through Tuesday morning. Here's an hour-by-hour look at the hazardous forecast.

Volunteer Center of Bergen County's Business Volunteer Council Donate Time at Homeless Shelter

Employees form Hudson City Savings Bank, Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck and Community Bank of Bergen County volunteered.

Athletic Trainers Society of NJ Joins Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County for First Women Build

The team cut and installed sheet rock and painting in a Little Ferry home that experienced damage during Superstorm Sandy.

Kula for Karma Hosts Community, Group Meditation Fundraiser Feb. 10

“Listen to Your Heart” will be an evening of conversation, libations, meditation and pure food at the home of jewelry designer Robin Labb.

2015 FLOW Follies Munchies and Matinee for Seniors to be Held

Proceeds of the event will go to fund scholarships for 2015 graduating seniors of the Ramapo and Indian Hills High Schools.

Be On Lookout for Pets Without Adequate Shelter

“If you see a pet outside without proper shelter, please do not hesitate to call the Bergen SPCA,” says Deputy Chief Wildoner.

Bergen Community College Celebrates Black History Month

A Malian textile, “Bogolanfini” and other art will reside in the Sidney Silverman Library during Black History Month.

Celebrate Safely: AAA Offers Super Bowl Safety Tips

Get ready for game day with "mocktail" recipes and tips for party-goers and party-hosts.

Volunteer Center of Bergen County Kicks off Annual 'Books in a Bag' Campaign for Families in Need

The goal of the program is to collect 5,000 new books between Jan. 21 and March 2 so that children in need can have something to read.

Oakland Reacts To Blizzard-That-Wasn't

Many say they’re upset that forecasters and public officials overestimated the impact of Tuesday’s storm.

Going to Shovel in Bergen County? Keep These Safety Tips in Mind

More than 11,000 people suffer injuries each year shoveling snow.

Bergen County's Snowstorm Forecast

How much snow to expect and when.

Oakland Public Schools to Follow Minimum Day Schedule Monday Due to Blizzard Watch

The alert says the state should expect “heaving snow and blowing snow with blizzard conditions” and 1 to 2 feet of snow accumulations.

Volunteer Center of Bergen County Host Volunteer Opportunities for Families Affected by Edgewater Fire

Those wanting to help can volunteer at the site, donate money online and/or donate items to City Place in Edgewater.

Parents of Bergen County UPenn Freshman Who Took Own Life Release Suicide Note

As well as a note, Madison Holleran left presents for her loved ones when she took her own life last January.

Travel with Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County to New Mexico on Global Village Trip

Habitat Bergen will be hosting an information session on February 3 for those interested.

Freezing Rain Advisory for Bergen County in Effect Until 11 a.m. Sunday

Forecasters predict ice to be less than a tenth of an inch in Western Bergen County and “around a trace” for the Eastern part of the county.

Schools, Towns On Alert After 7-Year-Old Killed by Collapsed School Table

The New Milford community is coming together through social media by asking residents to “Shine a Light for Brendan."

How to Prevent and Deal With Frozen Pipes

A 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can leak up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding, structural damage, and mold.

Letter to the Editor: 'Urge [Gov. Christie] to veto ... legislation [placing] Liberty State Park under ... auspices of ... Meadowlands'

"If you... haven’t experienced ... Liberty State Park, you better get there soon. A bill on the Gov.’s desk could hand [the] landmark over."

Singers Invited to Audition for New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera Chorus Jan. 14

Professional, amateur and retired professional male and female vocalists of all ages may audition for the chorus on Jan. 14, 21 and 28.

North Jersey Resident Still In Need of Live Kidney Donor

Pat Fatica, who's blood type is O, is suffering from kidney failure and is in desperate need of a live kidney donor.

Heavy Rain On Christmas Eve Still On Track For New Jersey

Travelers flying in may face delays due to strong winds aloft; drivers will face poor visibility from rain.