Bergen

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Bergen County, New Jersey: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share you…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Bergen County, New Jersey when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Bergen County, New Jersey? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

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Twenty second video taken while climbing the West Drive southwestward from Webster statue in Central Park towards Tavern on the Green, behind a Trikke on a mostly cloudy afternoon. Taken with my little en:Nikon Coolpix …

County parks Ski, skate, jog, cycle, golf, picnic, camp overnight, tour a zoo, visit a Revolutionary War site, swim, hike, play softball and tennis. Bergen County parks offer golf courses, horseback riding stables, an e…

At the time of first European contact, Bergen County was inhabited by Native American people, particularly the Lenape Nation, whose subgroups included the Tappan, Hackensack, and Rumachenanck (later called the Haverstra…

Bergen County is the most populous county in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Located in the Gateway Region at the northeastern corner of New Jersey, Bergen County and its many inner suburbs constitute a highly developed p…

Parents and grandparents know it well: not all playgrounds are equal. Which playground in Saint Peter Parish, Dominica is your favourite, and why? Share your tips with other families!

Every place has spots only locals know: a bench with a view, a courtyard full of flowers, a little path along the water. Which hidden corner of Saint Peter Parish, Dominica would you show a newcomer? Let us in on the se…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

A sunrise over the rooftops, a front garden in bloom or a funny sign: home is full of great pictures. Show us your best photo of the week from Saint Joseph Parish, Dominica and tell us briefly where you took it!