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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List
Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…
Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion
Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has listed her family's historic Victorian estate is for nearly $3.5 million after moving into the state's designated governor's mansion, Drumthwacket, over the summer. The home at 176 S. Mountain Ave., in Montclair is listed for $3,499,000, according to Zillow. The property is listed by Kathryn Scandalios of Stanton Company. Built in 1865, the Empire Victorian sits on 1.1 acres and features six bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and one half-bath. Inside, the home boasts soaring ceilings, intricate moldings, refinished hardwood floors, oversized windows, an…
The Largest Bass Pro In America Is Days Away From Opening The Largest Bass Pro In America Is Days Away From Opening The Largest Bass Pro In America Is Days Away From Opening
The Largest Bass Pro In America Is Days Away From Opening The largest single-level Bass Pro Shops in the country has set its grand opening date in New Jersey, complete with celebrity appearances, live entertainment, and a massive aquarium. The 200,000-square-foot Outdoor World destination in Sayreville will celebrate its grand opening Wednesday, Nov. 11, with festivities beginning at 5 p.m., the retailer announced. A conservation ceremony will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a ribbon-cutting at 6:30 p.m. Country singer Celeste Kellogg, who has opened for acts including Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, and the Jonas Brothers, will kick off the entert…
Bergen Community College Dean Among 42 Women Honored By CIANJ Bergen Community College Dean Among 42 Women Honored By CIANJ Bergen Community College Dean Among 42 Women Honored By CIANJ
Bergen Community College Dean Among 42 Women Honored By Cianj Mi Na Ahn, Bergen Community College's dean of business and social sciences, was named an "Enterprising Woman in Commerce" by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine, making her the only community college honoree among 42 women selected. According to Bergen Community College, Ahn accepted the recognition at an August breakfast ceremony in Glen Ridge alongside colleagues, including college President Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D. CIANJ established the awards program six years ago to recognize women making an impact in New Jersey. A special edition of COMMERC…
25% Nursing Tuition Discount Part Of Bergen New Bridge-Ramapo Partnership 25% Nursing Tuition Discount Part Of Bergen New Bridge-Ramapo Partnership 25% Nursing Tuition Discount Part Of Bergen New Bridge-Ramapo Partnership
25% Nursing Tuition Discount Part Of Bergen New Bridge-Ramapo Partnership Eligible employees at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center can receive a 25% discount on advanced nursing degrees under an expanded partnership with Ramapo College that also increases clinical learning opportunities for students. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and Ramapo College formalized the agreement on Sept. 17, 2026, during a ceremony at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus. The initiative, called Pipeline to Practice: A Collaboration in Healthcare Education & Workforce Development, establishes Ramapo as a preferred higher education partner. The tuition reduction is available…
'We Did Not Choose To Leave': Popular NJ Pizzeria Owner Taking Over Bakery Space After Fire 'We Did Not Choose To Leave': Popular NJ Pizzeria Owner Taking Over Bakery Space After Fire 'We Did Not Choose To Leave': Popular NJ Pizzeria Owner Taking Over Bakery Space After Fire
'We Did Not Choose To Leave': Popular NJ Pizzeria Owner Taking Over Bakery Space After Fire The owner of a French bakery and chocolate shop in North Jersey says he was forced out of his longtime downtown location following a fire and a dispute with his landlords, and now a popular area pizza maker is taking over the space. Cedric Hosy, owner of Chocolatine on East Main Street, said the bakery's departure was not voluntary and that he had fought to reopen following the June fire. The fire broke out at neighboring Cafe Crevier just before 1 a.m. in early June, spreading flames and smoke into Chocolatine, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The Morris County Prosecutor's Offi…
Bergen County Italian Market Closing After 14 Years Bergen County Italian Market Closing After 14 Years Bergen County Italian Market Closing After 14 Years
Bergen County Italian Market Closing After 14 Years An Italian market and catering business is closing after 14 years in Bergen County, its owners announced. Matera's Italian Market & Catering and The Loft on Park Avenue in Rutherford will close after serving the community since 2012, the business announced in a heartfelt Facebook post Monday, Oct. 26. The family-owned business became a fixture in Rutherford, serving Italian food and sandwiches while catering family celebrations, holidays and special occasions. "What started in 2012 as a dream became something far greater than we could have ever imagined," the post reads. "Matera’s was …
Bergen County Among NJ's Top Counties For Deer Crashes, AAA Says Bergen County Among NJ's Top Counties For Deer Crashes, AAA Says Bergen County Among NJ's Top Counties For Deer Crashes, AAA Says
Bergen County Among NJ's Top Counties For Deer Crashes, AAA Says New Jersey drivers are hitting deer at record rates, and the most dangerous time of year is here. A record 11,692 deer-related crashes were reported across the Garden State in 2025, up nearly 2% from the previous record set in 2024, according to AAA Northeast, citing state crash data from Numetric. With deer mating season peaking in October and November, AAA is warning motorists to stay alert, particularly around dawn and dusk, when deer are most active. Between 2020 and 2025, New Jersey recorded 64,780 deer-related crashes, including more than 4,252 involving injuries and 15 involving…
Popular Lake Hopatcong Pub Hits Market For $1.495M After 12 Years Popular Lake Hopatcong Pub Hits Market For $1.495M After 12 Years Popular Lake Hopatcong Pub Hits Market For $1.495M After 12 Years
Popular Lake Hopatcong Pub Hits Market For $1.495M After 12 Years A longtime Lake Hopatcong waterfront restaurant and bar is up for sale for nearly $1.5 million, offering a new owner the chance to take over a lakefront property complete with a liquor license, seven boat slips and room for more than 200 guests. Patrick's Pub, located at 470 River Styx Road in Hopatcong, has been listed for $1.495 million as its owners prepare to retire after approximately 12 years, according to a listing from J.C. Kapas Real Estate Company. The sale includes the restaurant's operating business, real estate across two commercial parcels totaling approximately 1.05 acres, a …
Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Bergen County is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradesperson, or a m…
NJ Town's Downtown Makeover Includes 113 Apartments, Massive Public Plaza NJ Town's Downtown Makeover Includes 113 Apartments, Massive Public Plaza NJ Town's Downtown Makeover Includes 113 Apartments, Massive Public Plaza
NJ Town's Downtown Makeover Includes 113 Apartments, Massive Public Plaza A major transformation of a North Jersey downtown is moving forward, with plans for 113 new apartments, shops, restaurants and a sprawling public plaza that could host everything from farmers' markets to outdoor concerts. Developer LANDMARK received approval from the Union Township Planning Board for the latest phase of CENTURION Union Center, according to an announcement Tuesday, Oct. 20. The project, at Stuyvesant and Morris avenues, calls for a six-story building with 113 rental apartments and 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Its centerpiece will be a 24,000-square-f…
This NJ Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why This NJ Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why This NJ Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why
This NJ Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why Dozens of streets across the Northeast have been recognized among the nation's best places for trick-or-treating, including one in a town that inspired "The Addams Family." Reese's named East Dudley Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, as the "Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America" on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Hershey-owned candy brand evaluated 150 popular Halloween destinations across the US, from large cities to small towns. Each street received a "haul score" and a "haunt score." The metrics were based on factors like crowds, decorations, Halloween spirit, and social media …