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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.

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Neighbors
Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps Open To New Members Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps Open To New Members
Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps Open To New Members WESTWOOD, N.J. — Serve your neighbors as a member of the Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WVAC). Members of the all-volunteer organization use their time and talents to help keep Westwood that special, caring and nurturing community that it has been for many generations. The organization responds to more than 800 calls a year. To be eligible to join, applicants must be of good character, over the age of 16 and live or work in Westwood. More than 50% of 9-1-1 calls served are between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CLICK HERE for more info, email Join@WestwoodVolunteerEMS.org or call (20…

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Events
Evening Of Wine & Food To Benefit Children's Aid & Family Services Evening Of Wine & Food To Benefit Children's Aid & Family Services
Evening Of Wine & Food To Benefit Children's Aid & Family Services FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — Enjoy an evening of wine and food tasting at the Indian Trail Club on Oct. 23 to support the non-profit Children’s Aid and Family Services. The night will benefit low-income families, children in therapeutic foster care and children with autism and other developmental disabilities. The evening’s honorees are Andrea and Jordi Visser and Tracey and David Gerber along with Corporate Honoree Samsung Electronics North America. The evening will feature wines selected by Chuck Russo of Carlo Russo's Wine & Spirit World of Ho-Ho-Kus, a silent auction, open bar and much…

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News
Sunday Service Scheduled For Bear Captured At Ramapo State Forest Sunday Service Scheduled For Bear Captured At Ramapo State Forest
Sunday Service Scheduled For Bear Captured At Ramapo State Forest MAHWAH, N.J. — An advocacy group said it is holding a memorial service on Sunday, Oct. 11, for Clara, an "aggressive" bear euthanized by state authorities after encounters with hikers over the past month.  Reverend Dr. Howard W. Whitaker of Saint Thomas Church in Vernon will conduct the 4 p.m. service for Clara, whom members of Bear Education and Resource (BEAR) named Cornelius before her gender became known. With Ramapo State Park still closed because of bear encounters, the memorial service will be held at Wawayanda State Park, near the boat house, at 885 Warwick Turnpike in Hig…

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Events
Celebrate Columbus Day With The Nerds In East Rutherford Celebrate Columbus Day With The Nerds In East Rutherford
Celebrate Columbus Day With The Nerds In East Rutherford EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The 8th Annual East Rutherford Columbus Day Festival runs through Sunday, Oct. 11 on Park Avenue between Union Avenue and Orchard Street. The event include street vendors, festival food, beer gardens, children’s entertainment and live music, even a cannoli-eating contest. Here’s the entertainment schedule: Saturday 12:30-1:30 p.m. Leaf Child 1:45-3:15 p.m. Johnny Black 3:30 p.m. Cannoli Eating Contest 4:00-4:45 p.m. Uncle Floyd 5:00-5:45 p.m. Jeff Pirrami “Fat Rat Bastard” 6:00-10:00 p.m. Abyss Sunday 12:00-12:45 p.m. Reapers Solace 1-3 p.m. The DJC Trio 3:30-…

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Lifestyle
American Fashion Pioneer To Be Discussed At Ridgewood Library American Fashion Pioneer To Be Discussed At Ridgewood Library
American Fashion Pioneer To Be Discussed At Ridgewood Library RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Elizabeth Hawes, a pioneer of 20th Century American fashion from Ridgewood whose trademark style was the simple dress with a wide skirt, will be the subject of a history lecture at the village library. Dr. Jennie Woodard of the University of Maine will present "Elizabeth Hawes: A Marriage of Fashion and Feminism, 1903-1971" on Saturday, Oct. 10. A precocious seamstress at a young age, the Ridgewood High School graduate attended Vassar, completed coursework at Parson's School of Fine and Applied Arts, and apprenticed at Bergdorf Goodman. Then she set off for Par…

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Schools
Elmwood Park Marching Band To Perform In Oakland Sunday Elmwood Park Marching Band To Perform In Oakland Sunday
Elmwood Park Marching Band To Perform In Oakland Sunday OAKLAND, N.J. — The Midland Park High School Performing Arts Parents are pleased to present “Music in the Park XVIII” on Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Indian Hills High School football field in Oakland. The MPHS Marching Band will present their 2015 show “The Quest” in exhibition. In addition, high school marching bands from Elmwood Park, Hackensack, Indian Hills, Lakeland Regional, Paramus, Ramapo, Waldwick and Wayne Hills will be performing in competition, as well as Clifton High School performing in exhibition.  Gates open at 12 p.m. with the Midland Park Highland School Band performing our Na…

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Schools
Pro Wrestlers Fight Bullying At New Milford High School Event Pro Wrestlers Fight Bullying At New Milford High School Event
Pro Wrestlers Fight Bullying At New Milford High School Event NEW MILFORD, N.J. — Pro Wrestling Magic is coming to New Milford High School Friday, Oct. 9, to support the school’s BUDDY program. The BUDDY program — Bullying Undermines Developing Diverse Youth — is a student group that acts as mentors to their peers and younger students on the issue of bullying. The club began in 2010. Match-ups in Pro Wrestling Magic' s NMHS debut include: Ricky Martinez vs. Brutal Bob Evans Deonna Purrazzo vs Terra Calaway Glitz & Glamor & Peacemaker vs. Storm Force & Andrew Magic Morgan The Jersey Devil vs. Damian Gibbs Damian Adams vs. Dave Davis T…

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News
Midland Park A&P Loses Liquor Department In Switch To ACME Midland Park A&P Loses Liquor Department In Switch To ACME
Midland Park A&P Loses Liquor Department In Switch To Acme MIDLAND PARK, N.J. — The A&P on Lake Street will close Saturday and reopen Wednesday, Oct. 14 as ACME. The Midland Park store is among 71 A&P-owned properties to be purchased by ACME at bankruptcy auction, all of which are slated to be switched over prior to Thanksgiving. During renovations, the pharmacy will remain open with hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. ACME officials told Daily Voice the company intends to make job offers to all of the store-level A&P employees. Store workers confirmed …

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News
Pompton Lakes, West Milford A&Ps Remain On Auction Block Pompton Lakes, West Milford A&Ps Remain On Auction Block
Pompton Lakes, West Milford A&Ps Remain On Auction Block POMPTON LAKES, N.J. — The fate of A&Ps in Pompton Lakes and West Milford remain uncertain following another round of bidding in A&P’s bankruptcy auctions, northjersey.com reports. The grocery store company, which filed for bankruptcy in July, has found buyers for all but eight of its properties in Bergen and Passaic counties. Another round of bidding is planned for Thursday. Last week, 108 properties went up for auction, with buyers for 36 properties, according to the website. Stores that are not purchased will likely return to their landlords.  CLICK HERE to read the full story on…

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Washington Township A&P Remains On Auction Block Washington Township A&P Remains On Auction Block
Washington Township A&P Remains On Auction Block WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The fate of the A&P store in Washington Township remains uncertain following another round of bidding in A&P’s bankruptcy auctions, northjersey.com reports. The grocery store company, which filed for bankruptcy in July, has found buyers for all but eight of its properties in Bergen and Passaic counties. Another round of bidding is planned for Thursday. Last week, 108 properties went up for auction, with buyers for 36 properties, according to the website. Stores that are not purchased will likely return to their landlords.  CLICK HERE to read the full sto…

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