August 2026 – BergenPAC Event Calendar
Beyond the Big Chains: Quirky Coffee Shops Worth the Drive in Bergen County (and a Montclair Bonus)
Bergen County has quietly become home to a growing collection of independent cafés that prove coffee is about far more than caffeine. If you’re looking to skip the chains and sip somewhere with character, here are a few favorites worth seeking out.
Pops from Classics.
When I was a kid about 6, my mother’s favorite pop song was Connee Boswell singing Ah So Pure with Bob Crosby and the Bobcats. Several years later, my grandfather, who lived with us, was listening to the Metropolitan Opera one Saturday. The opera was Martha by Frederich von Flotow. The tenor was singing the […]
Fort Lee: Bergen County’s Urban Gateway with a Small-Town Heart
When people think of Bergen County, New Jersey, they often picture quiet residential neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, excellent schools, and charming downtown shopping districts. But tucked along the Hudson River is a town that breaks the suburban mold. Fort Lee feels less like a sleepy village and more like a vibrant city—without losing the welcoming community […]
Telephone Evil for Kids
The behavior of kids today is very strange to me. I also was a kid once, despite what one might think at my age. I almost appear to be a being from another age. But memory doesn’t fail me. Remembering my childhood, I think I would have gone nuts if I were a child in […]
Some Sure Bets to Stream!
We know that it can be pretty tricky to choose a film to stream, given the sheer number of offerings. There are the new films that have received amazing reviews, and finally we can watch them at home. But wait, do we really want to spend $25 to watch one? Here are two great movies […]