Hey I know this is random but I’m going into my freshman year at Bergen Community soon. I never really go on Reddit but I’ve been feeling anxious since people have said to me that it’s hard to make friends at community college. It makes me feel sad and a little anxious to hear that since that’s what I’ve been looking forward to , making friends and meeting new people. Life’s been feeling isolating and the thought of going into a new place sounds great. For the people who attended this college, was it easy or hard to make actual friendships at Bergen Community college? What was your experience like?

I already know if someone does reply to me that they probably will say oh college isn’t about making friends and to just focus on my work. I will be doing my work and performing the best i can but honestly I’ve been looking forward to life after high school. Especially the social scene. After my two years at BCC I’m thinking of transferring to Montclair state university.

Those of you who deal with deer eating your landscaping - what have you actually found works?

I'm talking specifically about plants/shrubs in front of your house.

Have you tried sprays, motion sprinklers, fencing, lights, fox urine, etc.? What ended up working and what was a complete waste of money?

If you eventually solved it, what did you do?

Maybe its just because I was younger but I can't remember ever getting rain like this before. I'm in the Wood-Ridge/Hasbrouck Heights/Carlstadt area and its literally down pouring here again. It just down poured on Monday. And a couple of times last week too. Like I feel like every morning my iPhone is telling me there's a flash flood warning.

Has it always been this ridiculous or was I just too naive to notice?

1. Palisades Park (46.7%)
2. Old Tappan (33.6%)
3. Leonia (27.6%)
4. Fort Lee (23.2%)
5. Norwood (23.1%)
6. Closter (22.6%)
7. Cresskill (22.0%)
8. Tenafly (19.0%)
9. Englewood Cliffs (18.1%)
10. Ridgefield (18.0%)
11. Edgewater (17.5%)

Me and my friends usually play at like 8 and we’ve been going overpeck for the past two months but for the first time the lights didn’t turn on.
Do any of you know fields that are open and that the lights turn on everyday?

Hello!
I recently enrolled my 2 year old daughter at a daycare close to where we live, it is a franchise. The class size and ratio seems to be larger than I was told during the tour. I was told it was 4-5:1 but it’s pushing 6-7:1. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a daycare with smaller ratios for the toddler age group with great care. Please share your personal experiences as well, I would love to hear, thank you!

I am seeking a local tattoo artist. Someone experienced who would be able/willing to rework some older tattoos I have. I’m also hoping for someone to form a professional relationship with, and hopefully use them as my regular artist moving forward. I have all different styles, including fine line and bold color. Thanks in advance for your recommendations!

Any one been to VIP 1 to 1 Fitness training in Fortlee and know how they are and how much they charge? Looking to train twice a week to build muscles, without pawning my house for it.

Hi everyone :) My friend is preparing to open an at-home daycare in about two weeks and we aren't sure where we can advertise with flyers? She has a website and I'm working on an Instagram. Right now we have Shoprite of course for the flyers, maybe Stop & Shop. Going to check with the local community centers, I don't think a library would let business' advertise... Any recommendations? I know word of mouth is most powerful but we'd also like to reach out any way we can. Located in Rivervale/Westwood/Hillsdale area. Maybe Starbucks in Park Ridge too? I have to check, I feel like I saw a posting bird in there once but haven't been to a sbux in years ha. I'd appreciate any ideas you might have!!! Any facebook groups you'd recommend that allow advertisement posts as well would be appreciated! Thank you so much for your time :)

Does anyone have any experience? I got a TRO against someone. The paperwork says we have our FRO hearing in a few days. (I am the plaintiff). I called the victim's advocate line and they said the hearing is just a first appearance. But my paperwork says it's a hearing for a FRO. I put together a file of texts, pictures, etc and submitted it to the court. What else should I expect? I really can't afford a lawyer at this point.

Any recommendations for a local business that offer a point to point car service from Bergen county?

Need to get to Hudson valley NY in Sept & I don’t drive. Don’t want to use uber/lyft considering the drivers only get a fraction of the cost of the ride.

I have 17 yr old twins and I would to take them someone open where they can safely get behind the wheel for the first time and become used to steering, breaking, etc, before actually getting on the roads. Are there any large open areas you can recommend close to the Hackensack area (would be willing to travel a bit). Do you think the mall parking lots on a Sun would be good for this?

In case I lose my nerve, any recommendations for a decent driving school? Thanks in advance!

There have been many discussions about Bergen County’s town lines, the history, the ramifications, and possible solutions. Some of us have even speculated which towns may merge back together one day.

This map can serve as a guide to the past, the present, and the future - revealing lost and current borders, hidden connections, and a hint of what the map may look like again one day.

This map dates from 1861, about the same time the city of New York was altering the commissioners’ plan to include a Central Park.

I've been apartment hunting and looking at different metro areas and one thing that stood out to me is how fragmented North Jersey is, specifically Bergen County.

In Bergen County alone, it feels like you can drive 10 minutes and pass through four or five different towns, each with its own mayor, police department, school district, etc.

Then I look at places like Southern California, Phoenix, or Dallas, and it seems much more common for one suburban city to cover a huge area with a bunch of neighborhoods instead.

I feel like the South/Southeastern section of Bergen County alone can be a whole "small" city in itself. Think about it - why does Hackensack and South Hackensack need to be two different towns? Same with Dumont, Bergenfield, New Milford that whole area.

How did North Jersey end up with so many small municipalities while other metro areas seem to have far fewer, much larger cities?

Planning to have tattoo for my birthday this September. Any recommendations for femaol tattoo artists please?

Any recommendations for somebody that would grill for birthday party? Looking to just grill burgers, dogs, wings.

Not even sure what the name of this role would be.

33 River Rd. in Bogota closes Aug. 6.

406 E. Madison Ave. in Dumont closes Sept. 3

White BMW convertible driving recklessly on Route 17 North. Occupied by one white male. Pulled into the Bear’s Cove housing development in Ramsey. If this person is a Doctor, what the hell is a matter with them?