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Most Fun States Ranked In New Study: See How NJ Fared Most Fun States Ranked In New Study: See How NJ Fared
Most Fun States Ranked In New Study: See How NJ Fared The Northeast has some of the most fun states in the country, but several others landed near the bottom of a new ranking. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Most Fun States in America on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The study compared all 50 states across 26 metrics of entertainment, recreation, and nightlife, including restaurants, amusement parks, movie theaters, national park access, music festivals, bars, casinos, and recreation spending. The personal finance website split the study into two main categories: entertainment and recreation, which made up 80% of the score, and nightlife, which ac…
Where's The Best Pizza In Bergen County? Where's The Best Pizza In Bergen County?
Where's The Best Pizza In Bergen County? Dave Portnoy? Who’s he? Daily Voice asked our Instagram followers for their favorite pizza spots in Bergen County, and locals had plenty to say. Answers poured in, with 10 local spots getting the most love. Now, it's your turn to vote. Which of the 10 pizzerias named by the IG followers is your favorite?
Data Center Talk At Former Nabisco Site Sparks New Concern In Fair Lawn Data Center Talk At Former Nabisco Site Sparks New Concern In Fair Lawn
Data Center Talk At Former Nabisco Site Sparks New Concern In Fair Lawn A massive development at Fair Lawn's former Nabisco property is drawing fresh attention after a resident raised concerns that the Route 208 site could potentially be marketed as a data center. A post shared this week in the "Unhappy Taxpayers of Fair Lawn NJ" Facebook group questioned whether plans could be shifting for the Gateway North 208 property at 22-11 Route 208. "The owner/agent are marketing it as a data center. I do not know whether it is possible without further approval but this is already concerning...." the resident wrote. In 2023, the Fair Lawn Planning Board approved site p…
Bergen County Mom, Bergen Catholic Gift Officer Claire Quinn Dies, 57 Bergen County Mom, Bergen Catholic Gift Officer Claire Quinn Dies, 57
Bergen County Mom, Bergen Catholic Gift Officer Claire Quinn Dies, 57 Claire Quinn, Bergen County mom of three and Bergen Catholic High School philanthropy gift officer, died on Monday, Aug 10, following an 18-month battle with brain cancer, according to her obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. She was 57 years old. A Ridgewood High School Class of 1986 graduate, Quinn played Division I soccer at St. Bonaventure University, where she studied journalism and met her future husband, Mike, according to her obit. The couple married in 1994 and raised three sons, Ian, Carter, and Nate, with Quinn becoming a familiar presence on the sidelines and in the…
These Are Bergen County's 30 Best High Schools, New U.S. News Ranking Says These Are Bergen County's 30 Best High Schools, New U.S. News Ranking Says
These Are Bergen County's 30 Best High Schools, New U.S. News Ranking Says U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026-27 list of the best high schools in the country, ranking nearly 18,000 public schools across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. In Bergen County, two schools landed among the top 100 nationally, while four cracked New Jersey's top 25 (scroll down to see the top 31 Bergen County high schools). U.S. News reviewed more than 27,000 public high schools and ranked nearly 18,000 for its 2026-27 list. Schools were scored on six factors: college readiness, which carried the most weight at 30%; state assessment proficiency and performance, at 20% eac…
These Are NJ's Best High Schools, Brand New Rankings Show These Are NJ's Best High Schools, Brand New Rankings Show
These Are NJ's Best High Schools, Brand New Rankings Show These Are New Jersey's 30 Best High Schools, New U.S. News Ranking Says U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026-27 list of the best high schools in the country, ranking nearly 18,000 public schools across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. In New Jersey, 30 schools cracked the top 500 nationally, with several landing among the best 100 in the country (scroll down to see the top 30 best high schools in the Garden State). U.S. News reviewed more than 27,000 public high schools and ranked nearly 18,000 for its 2026-27 list. Schools were scored on six factors: college readiness, whi…
NJ Special Ed Teacher Danielle Teplicky Dies, Pets Need New Homes NJ Special Ed Teacher Danielle Teplicky Dies, Pets Need New Homes
NJ Special Ed Teacher Danielle Teplicky Dies, Pets Need New Homes Danielle Teplicky, a special education teacher from New Jersey, died suddenly, leaving behind three pets that need homes, loved ones say. Danielle Teplicky died Thursday, Aug. 13, according to a GoFundMe launched by Kaitlyn Amato. Teplicky was based in Linden and worked as a special education teacher in Elizabeth, according to her LinkedIn profile. She was a 1994 graduate of Roselle Catholic High School, according to a post shared by the Roselle Catholic High School Alumni group. The GoFundMe is seeking $5,000 to cover Teplicky's cremation and a memorial service where family and friends c…
New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate
New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate A new website is helping drivers see whether their license plate has been searched in Flock Safety's controversial surveillance system. HaveIBeenFlocked.com says it has compiled data on nearly 242 million unique searches involving more than 4.6 million plates. The records range between December 2021 and July 2026. According to the website, the data comes from audit logs released through Freedom of Information Act requests and Flock-provided transparency portals. "The dataset is incomplete," the website says on its FAQ page. "Few governments provide easy access to these …
Bergen County Estate Sells For $855K Over Asking After Just 6 Days Bergen County Estate Sells For $855K Over Asking After Just 6 Days
Bergen County Estate Sells For $855K Over Asking After Just 6 Days A Bergen County estate with a resort-style pool, golf simulator, and hot yoga studio sold for $855,000 over asking, taking just six days to find a buyer. The five-bedroom home at 236 E. Saddle River Road sold for $4.75 million on Friday, Aug. 14, after being listed for $3.895 million, according to NJMLS records. The all-cash deal closed after the property went under contract April 29. At $4.75 million, the sale was about 22% above asking. The home also ranks as the seventh-most expensive home sale in Saddle River, Zillow records show. The 2017 Hampton-style estate sits on 2.15 acres with f…
NJ Marine Corps Vet Battling Brain Swelling In Philippines NJ Marine Corps Vet Battling Brain Swelling In Philippines
NJ Marine Corps Vet Battling Brain Swelling In Philippines Justin Gelpke, a Warren County native, is fighting for his life in the Philippines. Gelpke, a U.S. Marines Corps veteran is hospitalized in the Philippines with viral encephalitis of the brain, according to a GoFundMe set up to support him. Gelpke is expected to be hospitalized for the next three to four weeks. "The hospital is requiring full daily payment for treatment and medication to continue care, and has given the family the impression that Justin will not be discharged until the entire balance is paid in full," Dustin Harrison, who organized the GoFundMe, wrote. "We have formall…
Viva Margarita Closes Bergen County Spot, New Mexican Restaurant Moving In Viva Margarita Closes Bergen County Spot, New Mexican Restaurant Moving In
Viva Margarita Closes Bergen County Spot, New Mexican Restaurant Moving In Viva Margarita is closing one of its Bergen County locations, but another Mexican restaurant is already preparing to take its place. Viva Margarita announced on Instagram on Sunday, Aug. 2, that it was closing its Cliffside Park location, thanking customers for years of support. The closure comes five years after the restaurant relocated from Lawton Avenue to 790 Anderson Ave. Viva Margarita remains open in Hackensack, Hazlet, and Wallington. Now, Rojo Tequileria and Mexican Grill is preparing to take over the Anderson Avenue space. Rojo announced on Instagram that it is "coming soon," des…
Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash
Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash Flock Safety is making major changes to how it stores data as nationwide privacy concerns rise over the controversial surveillance cameras. The company announced the updates in a blog post on Thursday, Aug. 13. Flock says it will cut its recommended default retention period for automatic license plate reader (ALPR) data from 30 to seven days. The changes also include new safeguards that Flock says will prevent law enforcement from misusing data. Flock will require agencies to use a system that flags unusual searches, automatically locks some users out pending review…