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Week In Bergen County: Run Across America | Memorial Day Parades

Plus: the latest from Bergen County's COVID-19 vaccination equity team, and the fitness — or unfitness — of Mets and Yankee fans.

Hellah Sidibe is crushing life goals. On Sunday, Sidibe completed a cross-country run that took him from Huntington Beach, California to New York City, a trek that covered thousands of miles. Then he got engaged.
Hellah Sidibe is crushing life goals. On Sunday, Sidibe completed a cross-country run that took him from Huntington Beach, California to New York City, a trek that covered thousands of miles. Then he got engaged. (Courtesy Sam Glennon Photography)

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Want to catch up on the major stories from this week in Bergen County? We've got you covered.

Find out what's happening in Mahwahfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

A number of communities will host parades, ceremonies and services. Here's where.

Bergen Man Completes California To NYC Run In 84 Days

Find out what's happening in Mahwahfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Rochelle Park's Hellah Sidibe started his cross-country run in March. He crossed the finish line in New York City over the weekend.

Phillip Pannell Subject Of New Podcast On Race, Police Shootings

The new podcast is called "Color Lines: From Phillip to Floyd". The first episode focuses on Pannell's 1990 shooting death in Teaneck.

Strip Club Fight Leads To Charges In Fair Lawn Man’s Death

Five men face manslaughter charges after a fight left a man "incapacitated" on the street, officials said. He was hit by a car and killed.

Ridgewood Students Take 3rd In Thomas Edison Pitch Contest

Four Ridgewood High School students competed against others from across the country, and the world, in the contest.

New Bridge, Bergen County Partner With NAACP For Vaccinations

Bergen New Bridge hosted a mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic at an Englewood Church. Another is scheduled for June in Hackensack.

Ready To Swim? Darlington County Park Opens Memorial Day Weekend

Bergen County officials announced that both the upper and lower swimming lakes will open for the holiday weekend.

$1 Million Lottery Jackpot For Bergen County Player

A lottery ticket sold in Hackensack netted one lucky person $1 million in winnings on Saturday.

Yankee Fans Are In Better Shape Than Mets Fans: Report

A new report found that Yankee fans are in pretty good shape. Mets fans? Not so much.

Wounded 10-Foot Python Left On Mahwah Dumpster: Police

A resident found the snake sitting on a dumpster at a local condo complex. Summonses were issued for a snake breeder who lives there.

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