Englewood School Board Focuses on Sustainability, Academic Rigor, and School Culture

Overview: In a spirited meeting of the Englewood School Board, the team tackled a broad spectrum of topics, with a significant focus on advancing math and reading proficiency, reimagining the middle school culture, and bolstering sustainability.

Bergen County Honors Lifesavers, Unveils Resilient Budget Amid Inflation Pressures

Overview: The recent Bergen County Board of Commissioners meeting served as an occasion to honor several community heroes while grappling with the pressing issues of economic inflation and fiscal responsibility.

Bergen Community College Unveils Inclusive Growth Strategy, Honors Founding Faculty Member

Overview: The Bergen Community College Board of Trustees recently held a poignant session, where they unveiled a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion plan while paying tribute to a founding faculty member who recently passed away, Professor Morrow Marzaco.

Englewood City Council Addresses Controversial Affordable Housing Initiatives

Overview: In an engaging city council meeting in Englewood, a sweeping array of issues was debated, with significant attention given to affordable housing, funding allocations, and a rising tide of concerns about police conduct. The meeting underscored the city’s ongoing struggle with gentrification, mounting housing costs, and systemic issues within local law enforcement.

Food Security Crisis Looms Large Over Bergen County Commissioners’ Meeting

Overview: As the Bergen County Board of Commissioners convened recently, one issue emerged as a stark reminder of the challenges facing the community: a burgeoning food security crisis. In their deliberations, the commissioners expressed deep concern over the escalating situation, the numbers of food-insecure individuals surpassing even those recorded during the pandemic peak.