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Matt Speiser

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Business

Edgewater Whole Foods Gets New Juice & Smoothie Bar EDGEWATER, N.J. — Whole Foods of Edgewater opened a one-of-a-kind juice and smoothie bar on Saturday. "Juice + Smoothie" is Whole Foods' newest type of juice and smoothie bar featuring juice on tap and new cold-pressed technology. Edgewater is the first New Jersey location to get a "Juice + Smoothie." The menu has nine different types of smoothies and four different types of juices to choose from.

by Matt Speiser

04/18/2016

Neighbors

Bergenfield Crime Stoppers Set Cafe Fundraiser BERGENFIELD, N.J. — The Tri-Community Crime Stoppers comprised of civilian volunteers from Teaneck, Hackensack, Englewood and Bergenfield will be having a fundraiser at the Blue Moon Cafe in Englewood, Norwood and Woodcliff Lake on May 11.The Crime Stoppers offer cash rewards and guarantees anonymity to citizens who furnish information leading to the arrest of offenders. Diners who present a card at the Blue Moon Cafe on May 11 will see 20 percent of their bill go to the Tri-Community Crime Stoppers. CLICK HERE for more.

by Matt Speiser

04/18/2016

Neighbors

Photos: Paramus Grandmother Visits Lapland PARAMUS, N.J. — Retired school administrator Andrea Holmes spends her time traveling the world. The 74-year-old grandmother has visited some of the world's most exotic places, including Africa, Antarctica, Peru, and Brazil. Most recently, Holmes visited Lapland, the northernmost region of Finland, and shared some photos of her trip with Daily Voice. Click through the above photos to share the experience. ALSO SEE: Meet World-Traveling Paramus Grandmother

by Matt Speiser

04/18/2016

Business

Lyndhurst Offers Passport Services LYNDHURST, N.J. — Lyndhurst Mayor Robert Giangeruso and Bergen County Clerk John S. Hogan are partnering to offer passport outreach services at Lyndhurst Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., from April 18 to 20. Lyndhurst residents will be able to apply for passports, business trade names and have documents notarized. Seniors and veterans will also be able to apply for discount photo cards. Fees include: Adult Passport Fee/New and Renewal $110 + $10 photo Child 15 years of age and under $80 + $10 photo All Passports subject to a $25 cash only processing fee to the county Expedited Passport p…

by Matt Speiser

04/17/2016

News

North Arlington Launches New Website NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — North Arlington has launched a new municipal website that offers residents a central location for all borough resources and information. "We wanted something that would be more user friendly and current," Council Vice President Daniel Pronti told Daily Voice. "I think our new website will help the people of North Arlington be more informed." The new website features more information on upcoming events and borough employees, links to social media pages, easier access to department agendas and can work on mobile devices. The site went live on Apri…

by Matt Speiser

04/15/2016

Neighbors

Cliffside Park Senior Finds 'Second Career' With Englewood Opera ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Cliffside Park grandmother Mary Ellen Rohon likes an audience. The New York City native spent years in front of the camera as a pioneer in the world of educational television. Now in retirement, the 88-year-old spends time in front of a live audience as a mezzo-soprano in Englewood's Verismo Opera Company. On Sunday, Rohon will perform in her 26th opera when Verismo debuts Amilcare Ponchielli’s "La Gioconda" at bergenPAC in Englewood. "Being with Verismo has given me a non-paying but very fruitful second career," said Rohon, who has been with the volu…

by Matt Speiser

04/15/2016

Business

Wallington Coalition Seeks Access To Wood-Ridge Train Station WALLINGTON, N.J. — A group of Wallington activists want to ensure that borough residents can access the new Westmont Train Station. The station, which is set to open May 15, straddles the border between Wood-Ridge and Wallington, but is designed to only allow access from Wood-Ridge. The Wallington Coalition for Transit Access (WCTA) believes both boroughs should be able to share in the benefits of having a nearby train station. “Wallington residents should have equal access to the train station," said Donald Nuckel, whose family is one of the largest owners of real estate in Wallingto…

by Matt Speiser

04/14/2016

Sports

Teaneck Little Leaguers Participate In MLB 'Pitch Hit & Run' Competition TEANECK, N.J. — Teaneck Little Leaguers participated in Major League Baseball's "Pitch Hit & Run" Competition. Pitch Hit & Run's Sunday competition was sponsored by MLB. It gave athletes an opportunity to compete at varying levels. The competition will culminate at the National Finals at the MLB All-Star Game in July. Teaneck's baseball winners include: Ben Chessner (7 & 8-year olds) Jack Ruditzky (9 & 10-year olds) Charles Fromen (11 & 12-year olds) Nolen Stalsbrotren (13 & 14-year olds) Teaneck's softball winners include: Rebecca Albert (Jr. Softball)…

by Matt Speiser

04/14/2016

Neighbors

Video: Fort Lee Teens Promote Library With Lip Sync Music Video FORT LEE, N.J. — Fort Lee teenagers have made a promotional lip sync music video for the library. In the video, teens lip sync over the "Library Card Song" from from the animated series "Arthur." Watch the video above.

by Matt Speiser

04/14/2016

Lifestyle

Hackensack Comedian Works To Make City 'Cool' Place To Live HACKENSACK, N.J. — Standup comedian Ryan Huban has a vision for Hackensack: Hordes of people empty out of the new Performing Arts Center after a show and head to nearby Main Street, where local musicians and others are performing in bars and clubs. The patrons head inside one of them or grab an outdoor seat at an upscale restaurant. Eventually they return to their high-rise condo. It will take five years, max, to come true, he says. "I would encourage people to buy low on Hackensack now," said Huban, who started the local comedy collective "Howdy Stranger" and is on th…

by Matt Speiser

04/13/2016

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