CFBNJ distributes food, provides education and training and develops programs to help hungry people throughout the state.
The two Tata group companies hosted a second reading celebration at Jackson Avenue School through continued partnership with First Book.
The volunteers worked on various tasks such as the installation of sheetrock and spackling in a Little Ferry home.
The volunteers worked on various tasks, such as the installation of vinyl tile, installation of trim and painting a basement.
As part of the "Giving Tuesday" initiative, volunteer knitters donated 50 scarves, blankets and hats to the homeless.
Henry Perkowski served four honorable years during WWII and is the oldest living solider from his division from the Battle of the Bulge.
Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club members gathered to present the Center for Food Action with the donation of a new refrigerated truck.
The award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions toward securing a more just society for disadvantaged people.
Game proceeds will benefit CASA programs in New Jersey that advocate for children removed from their homes due to neglect and/or abuse.
Pictured: Sheriff Saudino, Capt. Kolich, Lt. Criscuolo, Sgt. VanDerWeert, Sgt. Bagnuolo.
A Ramsey couple will adopt Bunny, a tan-and-white pit bull mix, that was found malnourished in a Paterson park.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Debi Merrifield will be featured at 'A Life Well Lived' workshop about creating sacred space - in homes and hearts.
The Dec. 27 girls basketball alumnae game raised over $1,700 for a scholarship fund in honor of a longtime coach.
Some of our favorite local watering holes, restaurants and venues are holding New Year's Eve events right here in Bergen County.
The northern New Jersey area is in for sun and increasingly warmer temperatures through Saturday, according to Hackettstown's WeatherWorks.
There's still a little time to get packages delivered before Christmas.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Charity run will be right before 'Home for the Holidays' parade.
Bergen County's Bernard Mandelbaum has decided to move away from his retail roots to explore a different passion.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Many organizations are holding coat drives in Bergen County this holiday season.
Stay local while volunteering for Thanksgiving this year.
Veteran members of the ice hockey teams of Mahwah and Ramsey will play each other in McGill's honor in the First Annual Cup this month.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Last day of the Outdoor market will be Nov. 24. Indoor market will start Dec. 1.