Pleasureland is Cool -UPDATED 11

The article has been edited regarding private property abutting Pleasureland Pleasureland is cool. Go and explore it before summer ends, and again with the autumn colors, and again when winters white blanket covers the ground. One entrance can be found walking along the sidewalk past Portobello’s until an opening in […]

OHS Starts Facebook Page 3

The Oakland Historical Society created a facebook page to raise awareness and funds. They “are excited to have a page to interact with current and former residents! Looking forward to working together to preserve the history of Oakland.” Click on the like button to keep informed on  the Van Allen […]

Movie Night Success

On Friday Aug 5th under the starry night sky of the Rec field the Sports Association of Oakland held it’s second annual movie night.  This year we all watched the sequel; Night at the Museum – Battle of the Smithsonian. Unlike last year, there was no rain to dampen the […]

DIY Downtown Plan 8

Three years ago The Oakland Journal reported on Oakland’s reluctance to allow outdoor dining. As businesses in Wyckoff begin taking advantage of their new ordinance that allows out door dining, The Journal decided to re-visit the subject originally covered in August 2008. Outdoor dining has always been a benefit for […]

Sheriff’s Office Partners With Adopt-a-Soldier Platoon

Sheriff’s Office Partners With Adopt-a-Soldier Platoon Youth Leadership Academy Cadets Hold Collection Drive for Troops in Afghanistan HACKENSACK, N.J. – The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office and PBA Local 134 is pleased to announce a partnership with Adopt-a-Soldier Platoon, Inc., a local nonprofit organization that sends care packages to U.S. troops […]