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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

Events
Go Green At Half Way To Paddy's Day Party In Rutherford Go Green At Half Way To Paddy's Day Party In Rutherford
Go Green At Half Way To Paddy's Day Party In Rutherford RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Get your Irish up at the Half Way To St. Paddy’s Day Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 20 at Lincoln Park. The live music festival marks the six-month point from St. Patrick’s Day and includes: Two sets by the The Shots, which mixes classic rock with the Bergen County Firefighters Pip Band, at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Two sets by Badlands, a blend of Springsteen and Classic Irish Rock, at 2:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. The Big House, classic rock and roll, at 3:30 p.m. Food, a beer garden, and raffles with prizes including a trip to Ireland. The free event, sponsored by BCB Rutherford …

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Politics
County Freeholders Oppose Pilgrim Pipeline County Freeholders Oppose Pilgrim Pipeline
County Freeholders Oppose Pilgrim Pipeline HACKENSACK, N.J. — The Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders voted 5-1 to oppose a proposed underground crude oil pipeline that would cut through county parkland, northjersey.com reports. The board cited safety and environmental concerns over the 178-mile bidirectional underground Pilgrim Pipeline that would transport crude oil from Albany, N.J. to the Bayway Refinery in Linden and return refined fuel, such as gasoline and heating oil, to New York. The precise path of the pipeline has not yet been announced. However, preliminary maps show the pipes running through 5 New Jersey counties…

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Police & Fire
New Police Command Center Aims To Boost Elmwood Park Safety New Police Command Center Aims To Boost Elmwood Park Safety
New Police Command Center Aims To Boost Elmwood Park Safety ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — A $550,000 state-of-the-art communications command center is now up and running at the Elmwood Park Police Department. The new center replaces the 25-year-old system and equips the department to handle all of the community's various needs. “This was long overdue,” Police Chief Michael Foligno told Daily Voice.“We had to upgrade the 9-1-1 system,” he said, noting that the backup desk was down since earlier this year and the main desk failed at times. “It was a matter of public safety.” Unlike many local communities that rely on county dispatch services, Elmwood Park po…

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Events
Garfield Set To Put Polish Pride On Parade Garfield Set To Put Polish Pride On Parade
Garfield Set To Put Polish Pride On Parade GARFIELD, N.J. — The Polish pride season officially kicks off tomorrow, Sept. 20, with the annual Polish Celebration Dinner at the Royal Manor in Garfield. This year’s honorees — Contingent Marshal Andrzej Pelczynski, Miss Polonia Stephanie Di Leo and Junior Miss Polonia Nicole Misterek — will be celebrated and sashed at the dinner dance. The annual event raises funds for the Oct. 4 Pulaski Day Parade -- considered the greatest manifestation of Polish pride in America.The first leg of the parade sets from St. Stanislaus Kostka R.C. Church to City Hall before a Garfield contingent heads int…

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Events
Bluegrass Rendition of Rock Opera Tommy Comes To Mahwah Bluegrass Rendition of Rock Opera Tommy Comes To Mahwah
Bluegrass Rendition of Rock Opera Tommy Comes To Mahwah MAHWAH, N.J. — A fresh take on The Who’s classic rock opera “Tommy” is coming to Ramapo College’s Sharp Theater with bluegrass band The Hillbenders on Sunday, Sept. 27 The show is a full-length bluegrass tribute to the rock classic, conceived and produced by SXSW co-founder and longtime musician/producer Louis Jay Meyers. The show brings a new perspective to Tommy while paying respect to its creators, who are reportedly delighted with the show. The Hillbenders bring Pete Townsend’s original vision to life using banjo, dobro, mandolin, bass, guitar and rock star vocals. Tickets range fr…

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Schools
Ridgefield High Class of 2016 Plans Car Wash Ridgefield High Class of 2016 Plans Car Wash
Ridgefield High Class of 2016 Plans Car Wash RIDGEFIELD, N.J. — Ridgefield Memorial High School Class of 2016 is holding a carwash fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 19. The carwash will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Ridgefield American Legion Parking Lot at 540 Shaler Blvd.  The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 20 

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Events
Enjoy Free Fireworks In Old Tappan Sept. 19 Enjoy Free Fireworks In Old Tappan Sept. 19
Enjoy Free Fireworks In Old Tappan Sept. 19 OLD TAPPAN, N.J. — After getting rained out last week, Old Tappan is gearing up for the annual fireworks display on Saturday, Sept. 19. Put together by the Old Tappan Recreation Commission, the free fireworks display will be held at the Old Tappan Golf Course on Dewolf Avenue. The golf course opens at 7 p.m., and fireworks start at 9 p.m. Parking is available along DeWolf Road beginning at 7 p.m. 

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Lifestyle
Shop Used Books At Paramus Library Shop Used Books At Paramus Library
Shop Used Books At Paramus Library PARAMUS, N.J. — Shop new-to-you books this weekend at the Friends of the Paramus Public Library's annual fall book sale.  The sale runs Friday Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Leftover books will be offered in a special bag sale on Monday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the low price of $4 a bag, which will be provided.  CLICK HERE for more info or call 201-599-1300.

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Events
Audition For Pinocchio At Bergen County Players Sept. 19 Audition For Pinocchio At Bergen County Players Sept. 19
Audition For Pinocchio At Bergen County Players Sept. 19 ORADELL, N.J. — The Bergen County Players is holding auditions for Pinocchio tomorrow, Sept. 19. The Prince Street Players' adaptation of the time-honored Carlo Collodi book tells the story of a boy-sized puppet brought to life by the Blue Fairy as a reward for the remarkably generous spirit of his creator, Geppetto.After singing and dancing his way through several adventures, Pinocchio learns that no love is greater than that of a parent for a child. Performances by the Bergen County Players, under the direction of Terri Cause, will run from Nov. 28 through Dec. 20 on Fridays at 7:30 p.m.…

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News
Multi-Agency Road Projects Snarl Traffic Around Elmwood Park Multi-Agency Road Projects Snarl Traffic Around Elmwood Park
Multi-Agency Road Projects Snarl Traffic Around Elmwood Park ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — A series of road and infrastructure projects on main thoroughfares across Elmwood Park made getting around town a challenge this week, but officials promise the worst will soon be over. Market Street at River Drive was closed in one direction for the first phase of a sewer force main installation project. Traffic on River Drive was diverted to River Road near River View East restaurant and the Soundview Paper Company (formerly Marcal Paper) as part of the PSE&G Energy Strong program. Construction at the Boulevard railroad crossing further complicated traffic, ho…

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