West Oakland Memories

Bob Blumenthal brings us back to Oakland, NJ in the 1940’s and 50’s…

Happy New Year

“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.”
– T.S. Eliot

Be Safe in 2009

The end of 2008 has seen an unwelcome number of house and car burglaries in the area, and the new year is a good time to review security measures.

Santa’s Kids Continues Good Work

Santa’s Kids and The Woman’s Club bring joy to Oakland, NJ families…

Daisy Troop 1592 Beautifies

Kindergarten Daisy Troop 1592 took a vacation from earning their Daisy petals and took a field trip to…

Digital Notions

A Gift to The World

“I am not alone at all, I thought. I was never alone at all. And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone. Not when the night is darkest, the wind coldest, the world seemingly most indifferent. For this is still the time God chooses.” ~ Taylor Caldwell

Snow Daze

Winter layered a blanket of snow over the region, and while adults need to dig out from under, kids took time to enjoy the best of winter which officially begins on December 21st at 7am.

Spicing up the Holidays

Spicing up the Holidays
By Veronica MacDonald Ditko
An Accidental Anthropologist
Staring at my cup of hot cider, there is a strange brown stick peeking out. Like a caveman, I poke at it, and cleverly use it to stir my drink. It is sweet and woody and I wonder if I can eat it. I am disappointed to [...]

Nature Photography

While many couples are drawn together by mutual interests, a special bond is created when this interest is discovered together. This is the case with a Wyckoff couple in love with nature.

Dog Run Follow Up

VMS student Ryan Robinson follows up on the potential for a dog run in Oakland. Having run a poll, garnered interest from potential donors, he now tackles town hall…

Lauren Kampf in Hell’s Kitchen: The Musical

Former Oakland, NJ Resident and IHHS graduate, Lauren Kampf, will be…

Winter Hikers

Cold morning sunshine greets members of Oakland’s Troop 49 as they hike the local hills and find that December is not only cold, but cool for camping.

RVBC Christmas Eve Services

Ramapo Valley Baptist Church, 150 Franklin venue in Oakland, NJ, will be holding a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7:30pm. There will be special music…

Pond’s Reformed Christmas Eve Services

Pond’s Reformed Church, 341 Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland, NJ will…

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Classes

Men and women who are interested in participating in Temple Beth Rishon’s upcoming adult Bar and Bat Mitzvah…

Not a Pipe Dream

Telecom companies are seeking to change the fundamental networking operation of the Internet. Read how it might change your world…

Dutch Christmas

Dutch Christmas, held at the Van Allen House at the corner…

Adventures for Women

Whether an adventurous trail in the wilderness, or hiking the urban side of the Hudson River, Adventures for Women covers both terrains. Learn all about the intriguing expeditions of this local organization.

Daisy Troop 1057 Bakes Bread

Inspired by the Spread The Bread project, Girl Scout Daisy Troop 1057 spent one evening baking…