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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …
2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record 2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record 2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record
2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record A two-bedroom Bergen County home sold for $111,000 over asking after just nine days on the market, setting a new record for the borough, according to the listing agent. The renovated ranch at 14 Morrow Rd., in Midland Park, was listed for $799,000 on July 8 by listing agents Max Stokes, Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Keller Williams, and Jason Pierce of NJ Proper, Sotheby’s International Realty, Stokes said. Nine days later, the home was under contract. It ultimately closed for $910,000, nearly 14% above asking, Stokes said. At $910,000, it was the highest recorded sale price for…
Popular Bergen County Cafe Closing After 7 Years: 'Difficult Decision' Popular Bergen County Cafe Closing After 7 Years: 'Difficult Decision' Popular Bergen County Cafe Closing After 7 Years: 'Difficult Decision'
Popular Bergen County Cafe Closing After 7 Years: 'Difficult Decision' A Bergen County family-run café known for cold-pressed juices, smoothies and healthy eats is closing after seven years in business. Rockin Roots on Hillsdale Avenue in Hillsdale will serve customers for the final time on Saturday, Sept. 26, owners Michael and Diana Merida announced. “After 7 beautiful years in Hillsdale, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors at Rockin Roots,” reads a statement shared to Facebook. The couple opened Rockin Roots with a goal of serving healthy, chef-created food at a fair price in the community where they live. Over the years, the café becam…
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 6 NJ Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 6 NJ Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 6 NJ Schools Make Top 100
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 6 NJ Schools Make Top 100 Nearly 50 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Massachusetts Institute of Technology took the No. 1 position on the national list, followed by Princeton University and Harvard University. MIT replaced Princeton at the top after the New Jersey university held the No. 1 spot for 15 straight editions beginning in 2012. The 42nd edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges using up to 17 measures of academic quality and success. Student outcomes make up more…
Red Carpet Rollout For Husky Going Home After 524 Days At Bergen County Shelter (VIDEO) Red Carpet Rollout For Husky Going Home After 524 Days At Bergen County Shelter (VIDEO) Red Carpet Rollout For Husky Going Home After 524 Days At Bergen County Shelter (VIDEO)
Red Carpet Rollout For Husky Going Home After 524 Days At Bergen County Shelter (Video) After 524 days at the Bergen County Animal Shelter, Appa finally got to walk the red carpet — straight into her new life. Shelter staff rolled out a red carpet for the Husky over the weekend as she left with her new family, Deb Yankow, who heads the shelter's adoption center, announced. Appa had spent 524 days at the shelter before finding her new home.  The nearly 2-year-old Husky had been adopted on May 31, 2025, but was returned on June 7 after the adopter's son could not handle her, shelter manager Meg Tedeschi previously told Daily Voice. Appa needed an experienced dog o…
Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How Newark Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How Newark Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How Newark Fared
Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How Newark Fared The nation's best airports for traveler satisfaction have been revealed in a new ranking. JD Power released its 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The study was based on 24,710 surveys from US and Canadian residents who traveled through at least one airport in either country. The consumer intelligence company ranked airports based on seven factors, including ease of travel, trust, terminal facilities, staff, departure and travel-to-airport experience, food, beverage and retail, and arrival and travel-from-airport experience. "For the better part of t…
Bartender Loses Leg In Route 80 Crash After Work, Source Says Bartender Loses Leg In Route 80 Crash After Work, Source Says Bartender Loses Leg In Route 80 Crash After Work, Source Says
Bartender Loses Leg In Route 80 Crash After Work, Source Says A 27-year-old bartender lost his leg in a serious Route 80 crash on the way home from work, according to those who knew him. Jonathan Vinanzaca-Quizhpi, of Kearny, was driving a Lexus west on Route 80 in Montville Township when he ran off the left side of the highway and struck the end of a guardrail near milepost 47.8, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Troopers responded to the crash at 2:30 a.m., Marchan said. Vinanzaca-Quizhpi suffered serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital, according to Marchan. Those who knew Vinanzaca-Quizhpi say that he lost his…
Lost Sculpture Crafted By American Trailblazer Turns Up In English Home Lost Sculpture Crafted By American Trailblazer Turns Up In English Home Lost Sculpture Crafted By American Trailblazer Turns Up In English Home
Lost Sculpture Crafted By American Trailblazer Turns Up In English Home A rare marble bust found left outside in a British garden designed by renowned artists from Massachusetts more than 170 years ago failed to sell at auction, the BBC reported.  Chorley’s Auctioneers offered the 1854 sculpture for sale in Gloucester on Tuesday, Sept. 15. It was expected to bring $24,000 (£18,000), but no one bought it. The bust shows Daphne, known in Greek mythology as Apollo’s first love. Its Latin inscription reads, "Harriet Hosmer me fecit Romae." That means, "Harriet Hosmer made me in Rome". An undated photo of Harriet Goodhue Hosmer. The acclaimed sculptor l…
NJ Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why NJ Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why NJ Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why
NJ Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the places with the most diversity in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Most & Least Diverse States in America list on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The study ranked all 50 states using 14 measures across socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, religious, and political diversity. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said diversity goes beyond race and gender. "The most diverse states have above-average variety when it comes to people's ages, birthplaces, languages, jobs, family structures, and more," said Lupo. "Moving to a diverse s…
135-Acre NJ Christmas Tree Farm With Nearly 200-Year History Hits Market For $1.485M (PHOTOS) 135-Acre NJ Christmas Tree Farm With Nearly 200-Year History Hits Market For $1.485M (PHOTOS) 135-Acre NJ Christmas Tree Farm With Nearly 200-Year History Hits Market For $1.485M (PHOTOS)
135-Acre NJ Christmas Tree Farm With Nearly 200-Year History Hits Market For $1.485M (Photos) A sprawling New Jersey Christmas tree farm with nearly 200 years of history has hit the market for $1.485 million. Sunset Christmas Tree Farm, at 21 Frontage Rd. in Blairstown, spans more than 135 preserved acres and has been held by the same family since 1946, according to the listing by Amylinn Nemeth of Realty One Group Next Door. The family's history on the property began when Tim's great-aunt bought the farm to raise thoroughbred racehorses, according to a history of the property. Among them was Fat Andy, who finished last in every race of his maiden year before she turned down offers …
Massive Adventure Park Taking Over Former Sears At Paramus Park Mall Massive Adventure Park Taking Over Former Sears At Paramus Park Mall Massive Adventure Park Taking Over Former Sears At Paramus Park Mall
Massive Adventure Park Taking Over Former Sears At Paramus Park Mall A massive new indoor adventure park packed with trampolines, climbing attractions, and virtual reality is coming to Bergen County. NRG Adventure Park is taking over approximately 59,000 square feet of the former Sears at Paramus Park South, at 700 Paramus Park in Paramus.  Expected to open in 2027, the park will occupy the upper level of the former department store, directly above the approximately 100,000-square-foot Stew Leonard’s supermarket. NRG will feature trampolines, ropes courses, climbing attractions, virtual-reality experiences and party facilities geared toward families an…
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In NJ, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In NJ, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In NJ, New Study Says
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In NJ, New Study Says Retirees in many Northeast states need some of the most savings in the country to cover their living expenses, according to a new study. Coin Insider released a report on how much money retirees need beyond Social Security to cover 30 years of living costs. The August rankings looked at all 50 states based on annual spending for households ages 65 and older, local price levels, housing costs, average Social Security benefits, and whether seniors rent or own their homes. The cryptocurrency news outlet calculated the yearly gap between estimated living expenses and Social …