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A new 6,800-square-foot surgical center in Glen Rock, Bergen County, offers high-end hospitality and advanced reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, aiming to serve as an international destination for private, specialized surgical care with amenities like wellness services and calming design.
A small earthquake with a magnitude of 2.7 occurred in Bergen County, New Jersey, on August 5, 2025, marking the second quake in four days, with shaking felt as far away as Connecticut, Massachusetts, Delaware, and Virginia.
A 3.0 magnitude earthquake centered near Hasbrouck Heights in Bergen County shook parts of New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, with tremors possibly felt in New York City; no damage or injuries reported, and this follows previous minor quakes in the region.
Tammy Murphy, the first lady of New Jersey, secured crucial support in her U.S. Senate bid by winning the Democratic convention vote in Bergen County, defeating her primary rival, Representative Andy Kim. This victory marked a significant win for Murphy, who has faced challenges in gaining support among rank-and-file Democrats due to allegations of nepotism. The vote in Bergen County, New Jersey's most populous region, was seen as a pivotal moment in the Democratic Senate primary race.
Authorities in New Jersey have launched a homicide investigation after discovering a deceased individual in a Franklin Lakes home. The victim's identity has not been released, and further details about the case have not yet been provided.
Authorities are investigating the death of a 2-year-old toddler who was found unresponsive at a home in Bergenfield, Bergen County. The child was pronounced dead at a nearby medical center, and no further details or circumstances surrounding the incident have been disclosed.
Bergen County in northern New Jersey, which borders New York City, has received a failing grade for its poor air quality, with the highest number of smog-choked days in the state over a period of three years, according to a report by the American Lung Association. The county recorded 15 days of high ozone levels from 2019 to 2021, which dropped compared to the previous three-year period. The county's high levels of car and bus traffic, including the George Washington Bridge, the busiest suspension bridge in the world, were cited as contributing factors.