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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

Business
Tax Rebate Shopping Program Discussed Tonight Tax Rebate Shopping Program Discussed Tonight
Tax Rebate Shopping Program Discussed Tonight GLEN ROCK, N.J. — Glen Rock residents may soon have the opportunity to save on their property tax bill by shopping local through a Property Tax Reward Program, but first the borough needs to buy in from local merchants. Local businesses are invited to an informational meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29 to learn more about the program, which aims to increase traffic to local businesses by rewarding residents who shop locally with tax credits. Similar to a loyalty program, residents would receive a card to use at participating vendors, and a portion of their purchase will be credited to their acco…

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Lifestyle
5,000 Books Collected In First Bergen County Book Drive 5,000 Books Collected In First Bergen County Book Drive
5,000 Books Collected In First Bergen County Book Drive HACKENSACK, N.J. — A countywide book drive that continue through tomorrow has netted more than 5,000 books for charity so far, organizers said. The first-ever month-long book drive, organized by Bergen County officials and the YWCA of Bergen County, celebrated International Literacy Day on Sept. 8. Bergen County Freeholder Chairwoman Dr. Joan Voss, Bergen County Clerk John Hogan and YWCA CEO Helen Archontou were on hand Monday to accept the books, which will be donated to Family Promise, the Center for Hope & Safety, and other nonprofits. The books can be dropped off at One Bergen Pla…

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Business
Wyckoff Family-Owned Shoe Store Celebrates 120 Years Of Service Wyckoff Family-Owned Shoe Store Celebrates 120 Years Of Service
Wyckoff Family-Owned Shoe Store Celebrates 120 Years Of Service WYCKOFF, N.J. — PedAgree Shoes has been through three generations, four locations, the Great Depression and several recessions, but after 120 years, business at the Wyckoff Avenue shoe store is as strong as ever, its owners say. The popular children’s shoe store in the Wyckoff Shopping Center, owned by sisters Cathie Mattei and Luann Rush, first opened in Paterson in 1895 as a Shoe Maker and Repair Shop by their grandfather. A cobbler in Sicily, Vincent Badagliacca immigrated to America and opened a shoe repair shop on 17th Avenue. “Our father always told us they didn’t feel the Depressio…

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Lifestyle
DVlicious Lets Readers Name Passaic County's Best Eateries DVlicious Lets Readers Name Passaic County's Best Eateries
DVlicious Lets Readers Name Passaic County's Best Eateries PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. – We know you have an opinion. Now you'll have a say as to what eateries are the tops in Passaic County. Daily Voice is excited to launch DVlicious, a readers' poll to decide once and for all who serves the best pizza, the most satisfying cup of coffee, the sweetest homemade ice cream or the most authentic Mexican cuisine. Each month, we'll focus on a different delicacy, inviting readers to nominate their favorites. Once the nominations are received we will narrow it down to five finalists, which will all be featured and profiled on our sites. After voting, a winner wi…

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Lifestyle
DVlicious Lets Readers Name Bergen's Top Eateries DVlicious Lets Readers Name Bergen's Top Eateries
DVlicious Lets Readers Name Bergen's Top Eateries BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. – We know you have an opinion. Now you'll have a say as to what eateries are the tops in Bergen County. Daily Voice is excited to launch DVlicious, a readers' poll to decide once and for all who serves the best pizza, the most satisfying cup of coffee, the sweetest homemade ice cream or the most authentic Mexican cuisine. Each month, we'll focus on a different delicacy, inviting readers to nominate their favorites. Once the nominations are received we will narrow it down to five finalists, which will all be featured and profiled on our sites. After voting, a winner will…

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Lifestyle
St. Philip's To Celebrate Worldwide Children's Eucharist Oct. 2 St. Philip's To Celebrate Worldwide Children's Eucharist Oct. 2
St. Philip's To Celebrate Worldwide Children's Eucharist Oct. 2 SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — St. Philip the Apostle Church is celebrating the 13th Annual Worldwide Children's Eucharistic Holy Hour on Friday, Oct. 2. Clergy, Teachers, Parents and Grandparents are invited to gather with the children and youth of the parish before Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. Congregants will unite the prayers of the children and youth all over the world for the Holy Hour, which fulfills the requests of Our Lady of Fatima, and will help obtain the graces greatly needed to 'ignite the flame of faith' in our children and their families. Mass will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. …

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News
Wayne's Whirl: Roaming Roadwork Could Ruin Your Ride Wayne's Whirl: Roaming Roadwork Could Ruin Your Ride
Wayne's Whirl: Roaming Roadwork Could Ruin Your Ride WAYNE, N.J. – Watch out for ongoing road work when heading through Wayne this week, police warn.Plan alternate routes BEFORE you head out. The following disruptions can be expected: Tuesday, Sept. 29: Dartmouth Road from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 30: Petrie Lane from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 pm Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 1: Bolton Road from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday: Winonah Avenue from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2: Kevin Place from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5: Raymar Lane from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6: Doremus Lane from 7:15 a.m.…

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Lifestyle
Lucky's Steak Plate Opens Second Shop In Clifton Lucky's Steak Plate Opens Second Shop In Clifton
Lucky's Steak Plate Opens Second Shop In Clifton CLIFTON, N.J. — Three years to the day after opening their doors on River Road in Fair Lawn, the owners of Lucky’s Steak Plate have launched a second location in Clifton at the former Midtown Grill. With corrugated metal walls, neon signs, oversize tables and TVs, the retro-styled restaurant is a sort-of modernized 1950s diner meets biker bar. The fare is all-American — burgers, fries, hot dogs, ribs, cheese steaks and breakfast served anytime — and sourced from quality vendors, including Pat LaFrieda hormone- and antibiotic-free burgers. “Lucky’s take on burgers — and everything else —…

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Events
50th Annual ECCR Country Fair Serves Up Dutch Treats For Charity 50th Annual ECCR Country Fair Serves Up Dutch Treats For Charity
50th Annual Eccr Country Fair Serves Up Dutch Treats For Charity WYCKOFF, N.J. — The air was crisp and the ollie bollen hot on Saturday for the 50th Annual Country Fair to support the Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat. Founded in 1965 to provide a home-like care setting for children with mental and physical disabilities, the organization now provides a lifetime continuum of care for roughly 120 clients at facilities in Wyckoff, Midland Park, North Haledon and Prospect Park. It's latest project is building group homes for adult clients within residential communities. One 5-bedroom home in Wyckoff was opened last year, construction is under way on home…

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Neighbors
Butler AL Ladies Auxiliary Is Back And Busy Collecting For Troops Butler AL Ladies Auxiliary Is Back And Busy Collecting For Troops
Butler AL Ladies Auxiliary Is Back And Busy Collecting For Troops BUTLER, N.J. — The newly revived Ladies Auxiliary recently received its national charter, has doubled in size and is bustling with activities.  The John. A. Dean American Legion Auxiliary Unit 154, hosted by The George P. Siek Jr. V.F.W. Post 8096 of Butler, just wrapped up its 10 for Education backpack campaign and now is collecting items for the troops. Like many ladies auxiliary organizations in the region, Unit 154 disbanded several years ago due to declining membership. Tammy DeHaan, the daughter of Army veteran Jerry Waters and president of the auxiliary, helped to resurrect the or…

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