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 […]
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 […]
July 2026 – BergenPAC Event Calendar
Nikki Neri, Artist Devine
Nikki is a graphic artist, her work, designing invitations for whatever occasion, is beyond beautiful. Her portraits are alive with energy and love. I asked Nikki if she would give us a little background and some samples of her work. So here we go!!
When Success Changes Its Meaning: Life in the Upper-Middle-Class Suburb
On a Saturday morning in many affluent suburbs, the signs of success are easy to spot. The manicured lawns. The renovated kitchens. The youth sports schedules. The carefully chosen schools. The vacations documented in family photo albums and social media feeds. Less visible is another transformation that sometimes occurs: a shift in how people define […]
Roots Cafe: Vegan, Gluten-Free With An Unmistakably Artistic Spirit
A gathering place that feels world’s away from the suburbs. A few years back, we adopted our wonderful pup Grace from an amazing dog rescue group, Peace4Paws, which hosts adoption events at different venues throughout Bergen County. A recent event was held at Roots Cafe in Closter, a simply magical vegan,gluten free restaurant. It is […]
Knowing When to Navigate (and When to Netflix): Crucial Lessons from a Wild Holiday Weekend
The unofficial start of summer is officially here, but Mother Nature didn’t exactly roll out the red carpet. While Memorial Day weekend usually marks the grand reopening of our favorite waterways, this past weekend served up a harsh reminder of how quickly a fun day on the water can turn into a serious rescue operation. […]
The Real You or Me
I was so delighted last week. I walked into a Free People shop and it was like being in a candy store. Beautiful, Fun, Bohemian clothes in great colors. Was actually better than a candy store. I have always loved their stuff, but mostly from the window. I don’t know why , I just never […]
A Taste of Bergen Local Favorites That Show Off Our Delicious Diversity
Bergen County’s dining scene is one of the most exciting in New Jersey. Within just a few miles, you can travel across continents through food — from Mediterranean elegance to Vietnamese street-food flavors, modern American creativity, and comforting classics. That’s part of what makes eating in Bergen so special: the choices are wonderfully diverse, eclectic, […]
Locked In
This past week parts of the northeast experienced a true blizzard, high winds and between 15 “and 24” of the white stuff. It sure looks pretty, but for me, it is anything but. Snow belongs on the ski slopes period. People who say they love snow probably do not have teen age drivers, or kids […]