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Rebecca Abma

Assistant Managing Editor

rabma@dailyvoice.com

Rebecca Abma, Daily Voice’s assistant managing editor, has worked in community news in Northern NJ for more than 20 years and has written for local, regional and national magazines, newspapers and websites.

The Paramus native comes to the Daily Voice with a rich background in the workings of community government, education and lifestyles in Bergen and Passaic counties. She is the founder of hyperlocal news sites Midland Park Press and Northwest Bergen Press.

Abma joined the Daily Voice in August 2015 to launch the North Jersey sites. 

She was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Rebecca Abma's Contributions

Lifestyle
Kulture Kool Brings Indian Culture To Hasbrouck Heights Library Kulture Kool Brings Indian Culture To Hasbrouck Heights Library
Kulture Kool Brings Indian Culture To Hasbrouck Heights Library HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. — The colors and sounds of Indian culture are coming to the Hasbrouck Heights Public Library Saturday, Sept. 26, with a free performance by Kulture Kool. The event features performances of Indian music and traditional dances from students of the Indian cultural center. With centers in Rutherford, Englewood and Glen Ridge, Kulture Kool holds classes and workshops in Indian Classical and Instrumental music, Indian Classical Dance, Indian Popular and Folk dance, Hindi language proficiency and specialised Yoga and Pranayam for children and adults. The event runs from …

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Events
Acclaimed Pianist Performs At Ridgewood Church Acclaimed Pianist Performs At Ridgewood Church
Acclaimed Pianist Performs At Ridgewood Church RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Highly acclaimed pianist Richard Goode is coming to Ridgewood Oct. 4 to kick off the Parlance Chamber Concerts 9th season. The recital will feature two of Mozart’s most dramatic sonatas — Sonata No. 8 in A minor, K. 310 and Sonata No. 15 in F, K. 533 — alternating with Brahms’s beloved intermezzi, ballads, and romances, Klavierstücke, Op. 118 and Op. 119. Parlance Chamber Concerts was founded by Metropolitan Opera Orchestra principal flutist Michael Parloff in 2007 to bring world-class instrumentalists and singers to Northern New Jersey in affordable and innovative concert…

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Events
Fort Lee Swings Sinatra Centennial With Free Film Fort Lee Swings Sinatra Centennial With Free Film
Fort Lee Swings Sinatra Centennial With Free Film FORT LEE, N.J. — Celebrate the upcoming 100th birthday of Frank Sinatra with the Fort Lee Film Commission on Saturday, Nov. 14.  The salute to Sinatra includes a screening of the 1964 film "Robin and the 7 Hoods," which features Ol' Blue Eyes and his Rat Pack pals. Sinatra performed at Bill Miller's Riviera Nightclub atop Fort Lee's Palisades many times in the 1940s and early 1950s and made his comeback at the Riviera during a two-week engagement in September of 1953.  Musician/singer Thaddeus McGregor will perform some Sinatra classics on stage and musician Tom Austin of The Roya…

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North Arlington Plans First Borough-Wide Garage Sale North Arlington Plans First Borough-Wide Garage Sale
North Arlington Plans First Borough-Wide Garage Sale NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — The first ever borough-wide garage sale is planned in North Arlington for Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18. The borough is waiving its standard garage sale fees for all registered participants. In addition, sale locations will be posted on the borough website for free advertising. Register with the borough clerk at Borough Hall, 214 Ridge Road. CLICK HERE  for more info or call (201) 991-6060 Ext. 109.

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Business
More Retailers Sign On To American Dream Meadowlands Mall More Retailers Sign On To American Dream Meadowlands Mall
More Retailers Sign On To American Dream Meadowlands Mall EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Ten more retailers will join American Dream Meadowlands when it opens in fall of 2017, northjersey.com reports.  New shops planned include Victoria's Secret, Lulelemon, Banana Republic, The Gap, MAC cosmetics, Microsoft, Aritzia, Uniqlo, Zara, and Pink, according to the report. Previously confirmed retailers at the 2.9-million-square-foot shopping and entertainment project include Hermes, a Saks Fifth OFF Fifth outlet, Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue, northjersey.com reports. Reported plans also include an indoor water and amusement park, a 22-screen movie c…

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Business
ACME Acquires Bergenfield Pathmark In Bankruptcy Sale ACME Acquires Bergenfield Pathmark In Bankruptcy Sale
Acme Acquires Bergenfield Pathmark In Bankruptcy Sale MONTVALE, N.J. — The sale of 95 A&P stores to ACME and Stop & Shop supermarket chains was approved in bankruptcy court today, northjersey.com reports. The $370 million sale includes 71 stores to ACME (parent company Albertsons) for $246 million and 24 stores to Stop & Shop for $124 million, the report says. The Montvale-based company has an additional 172 stores up auction on Oct. 1 and 2. The majority of Bergen County properties included in today’s sale will become ACME, including A&Ps in Allendale, Midland Park, Mahwah, Fort Lee, Saddle Brook and Woodcliff Lake, and Path…

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Business
New Vape Shop Opens In Hawthorne New Vape Shop Opens In Hawthorne
New Vape Shop Opens In Hawthorne HAWTHORNE, N.J. — Vape enthusiasts in the Hawthorne area can now get their fix closer to home with the opening of Luv’s Vapes on Diamond Bridge Avenue. The shop, which opened this month next to Flo’s Market, specializes in vaporizers, a type of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) that use a liquid nicotine and flavorings in a vegetable glycerine and propolene glycol base. Owner Lou Suzay first became interested in vapes when he quit smoking about 5 years ago. He preferred the ENDS experience to the nicotine patch or gum. “When I first got into vaping, I had to order everything on…

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Events
Big Top Circus Comes To Bogota On Tuesday Big Top Circus Comes To Bogota On Tuesday
Big Top Circus Comes To Bogota On Tuesday BOGOTA, N.J. — The Big Top comes to Bogota tomorrow, Sept. 22, with two shows of the Zerbini Family Circus.  Sponsored by the Bogota Fire Department Engine Company No. 3, the circus will be held at Olsen Park on West Main Street, with showings at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.  Tickets cost $12 at the door or $10 in advance, and can be purchased at the Bogota Recreation Center, Boxcar Bagels and the Bogota Public Library.  MORE INFORMATION: (201) 646-0801

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St. Joseph’s International Food Fest Comes To Bogota St. Joseph’s International Food Fest Comes To Bogota
St. Joseph’s International Food Fest Comes To Bogota BOGOTA, N.J. — St. Joseph’s Church in Bogota is holding its 9th Annual International Food Festival and Carnival this Wednesday, Sept. 23, through Saturday, Sept. 26. Ethnic and speciality food booths, including Philippino, Spanish, American, Kids Korner, hamburgers, hotdogs, the Holy Name Society table, the K of C table, the HSA table and zeppoles, will be available nightly, with the following theme nights planned: Wild Wednesday: BBQ Pulled pork Tuscany Thursday: Italian specialties Fish Friday: Seafood Something Special Saturday: Philly cheese steak Sandwiches Wednesday and Saturday are…

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Schools
Wyckoff PTO Economy Shop Reopens For Fall Wyckoff PTO Economy Shop Reopens For Fall
Wyckoff PTO Economy Shop Reopens For Fall WYCKOFF, N.J. — The Wyckoff PTO Economy Shop has reopened for the fall season. The resale/consignment shop housed in the historic Susquehanna Railroad station in Wyckoff began over 65 years ago as a once-a-week fundraising project held in a Wyckoff PTO member’s garage. Today the shop is open Tuesday through Saturday during the school year and is staffed by over 150 parent and community volunteers. All proceeds from the shop benefit the Wyckoff Public School District as well as the Ramapo-Indian Hills School District. In addition to supporting local schools, the Economy Shop donates all …

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