Lauren Kidd Ferguson

Community Reporter

lkferguson@dailyvoice.com

Lauren Kidd Ferguson began her journalism career in 2004 as a statehouse reporter for Gannett New Jersey. She was a member of a team that covered state government and politics for seven daily newspapers throughout New Jersey. Her coverage of the McGreevey administration and young voters earned her the New Jersey Press Association’s award for best rookie reporter in the state. Lauren also served as a reporter for Gannett’s flagship New Jersey paper, the Asbury Park Press. She covered communities along the Jersey Shore, and won investigative reporting awards for writing about police brutality in Seaside Park. She has also worked as a speechwriter and spokesperson for the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, as well as a communications manager for Children’s Rights, a national advocacy organization that uses the law to reform foster care systems. Lauren graduated from the College of New Jersey. She grew up in Ringwood, and now calls Waldwick home. She believes everyone has a story to tell, and she’d love to hear yours.

Lauren was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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REPORT: Five Bergen Towns Among ‘Hottest’ Real Estate Markets In NJ REPORT: Five Bergen Towns Among ‘Hottest’ Real Estate Markets In NJ
Report: Five Bergen Towns Among ‘Hottest’ Real Estate Markets In NJ CARLSTADT, N.J. – A third of the 15 hottest real estate markets in New Jersey are in Bergen County, according to an analysis by NJ.com. NJ.com used the Zillow home value index, which is based on recent home sales, to find the municipalities that have experienced peak home values over the last two quarters, then ranked them by the year-over-year change in median home value, the article says. The Bergen County municipalities that made the list are: #14 Palisades Park: median value: $589,100, up 2.81% #13 Demarest: median value: $754,700, up 4.27% #12 Glen Rock: median value: $632,900, up 4.…
Mom Of Suicide Victim, 12, To Spread Anti-Bullying Message In Pompton Lakes Mom Of Suicide Victim, 12, To Spread Anti-Bullying Message In Pompton Lakes
Mom Of Suicide Victim, 12, To Spread Anti-Bullying Message In Pompton Lakes POMPTON LAKES, N.J. – The mother of a Rockaway girl who committed suicide after her mom said she was horrifically bullied will share her story in Pompton Lakes Thursday. Dianne Grossman founded Mallory’s Army in memory of her daughter to provide solutions to help combat bullying. She will be one of four speakers at the “Not My Child Syndrome” event, sponsored by Mallory’s Army. Mallory was just 12 when she died in June. “I am so proud of the Pompton Lakes community because they have really rallied behind us,” Grossman said on a Facebook Live video previewing the event. Other speakers will…
Kindness Of Upper Saddle River Neighbors Makes National TV Kindness Of Upper Saddle River Neighbors Makes National TV
Kindness Of Upper Saddle River Neighbors Makes National TV UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. – The kindness of a group of Upper Saddle River residents who rally around neighbors in crisis is gaining national attention. USR Cares was featured on an episode of The Doctors on Tuesday. The group was inspired to form to help an Upper Saddle River family going through a double tragedy. Two boys, Evan and Tyler, lost their father to cardiac arrest, and days later, their mother was re-diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She died just 10 months later. “When she was re-diagnosed I knew that this family was going into a crisis,” the group’s founder, Leah Halpern said on …
New Bowl, Smoothie Shop Opens In Ramsey New Bowl, Smoothie Shop Opens In Ramsey
New Bowl, Smoothie Shop Opens In Ramsey RAMSEY, N.J. – A new spot for bowls has opened in Ramsey. Blended Bowls is now open at 100 East Main Street. “Tried the Nutella Madness Bowl and it was delicious,” one customer wrote on Facebook. “I also love how they offer more than just bowls.” The menu also features smoothies, fresh juices, avocado toast, oatmeal coffee and tea. The opening was first reported by BoozyBurbs.com.
Charles Greenhalgh, 70, Of Wayne Dies Charles Greenhalgh, 70, Of Wayne Dies
Charles Greenhalgh, 70, Of Wayne Dies WAYNE, N.J. – Charles Greenhalgh of Wayne passed away on Nov. 9. He was 70. Greenhalgh who “was much cherished, respected and loved by his family, friends, and everyone who had the honor to know him,” died of pancreatic cancer, states a GoFundMe page created to raise funds for funeral expenses. He is survived by his wife Marie, sister Charlene, brother Glenn and nephew Chloe. He was predeceased by his daughter Amanda and parents Charles and Viola. Greenhalgh, formerly of Upper Montclair, worked for Home Point Financial in Parsippany and was an avid San Francisco Baseball Giants and Penn St…
New Ice Cream Shop Coming To Wayne New Ice Cream Shop Coming To Wayne
New Ice Cream Shop Coming To Wayne WAYNE, N.J. – A new Dairy Queen is coming to Wayne. The ice cream spot will be located in the Preakness Shopping Center on Hamburg Turnpike. The shop will be between Massage Envy and Nasha Nails.
South Asian Neuroscientist Makes History In Glen Rock South Asian Neuroscientist Makes History In Glen Rock
South Asian Neuroscientist Makes History In Glen Rock GLEN ROCK, N.J. – A neuroscientist made history in Glen Rock last week. Arati Kreibich became the first South Asian to be elected to the Glen Rock Borough Council. The Democrat, who will be sworn in to office in January, feels that by being the first South Asian on the council, she can help residents feel welcome and heard. “Because I know and have felt what it is like to be overlooked, it is important to me to listen to those in our community who do not feel heard,” Kreibich said. “I think our voters connected with this, and I hope that knowing that someone on Council has shared these e…
Scott Taglia, 44, Of Franklin Lakes Dies Scott Taglia, 44, Of Franklin Lakes Dies
Scott Taglia, 44, Of Franklin Lakes Dies FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. – Scott D. Taglia of Franklin Lakes Died Sunday. He was 44. Taglia was a “devoted husband and father” and a “beloved” member of the community, according to a GoFundMe page created to help his family with medical bills and funeral costs. He is survived by his wife Michele, daughter Madison, father Donald, mother Joan, his brother Eric and his fiancé Kathleen, as well as his nieces Mia and Ava. Taglia was born in Ridgewood and raised in Elmwood Park, where he spent most of his life, before recently moving to Franklin Lakes. He worked with his father and brother in the fa…
Teaneck College Student Fights Racism With Unity Teaneck College Student Fights Racism With Unity
Teaneck College Student Fights Racism With Unity TEANECK, N.J. – When Joshua Pierce of Teaneck was a student at the County College of Morris, a professor asked him if he wanted to be the president of the Black Student Union. Pierce thought about it for a couple of days, before he came back with a counterproposal. “’Instead of a black student union, what about a diversity organization? What about something that everybody can be a part of?’” Pierce said he asked the professor. “’I want to be able to have something that’s bigger than just one race,’” he recalled saying. With that conversation four years ago, the Diversity Organization was …
Taylor Swift Coming To East Rutherford Taylor Swift Coming To East Rutherford
Taylor Swift Coming To East Rutherford EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The details on Taylor Swift’s reputation Stadium Tour are out – and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford is on the tour. Swift will perform at MetLife on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Tickets for the North American leg of the tour will go on sale to the general public on Dec. 13. Fans may also purchase tickets in advance via Taylor Swift Tix powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan. For more information, CLICK HERE.
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