Latest Hospital Capacity In Oakland Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Bergen County.

Oakland Recreation Summer Tennis Open For Registration

Classes run from June 25 to July 23, every Friday at different hours depending on age groups.

Oakland Participating In Bergen Co.'s Arts Amble Festival

The event will be held between June 11 and 13 across the county and will feature local visual and musical artists.

Oakland Is Selling Discounted Compost Bins To Residents

The model available is The Earth Machine, an 80-gallon capacity bin with a harvest door for easy compost removal.

Styrofoam Colection Drive Coming to Oakland May Sunday

The first hour of the event is open only for Oakland residents and the following two are also for all Bergen County residents.

Oakland Mother, Son Dream To Open Dog Park Becomes Reality

The Oakland Dog Park opens this May 8, over a decade after then eighth-grader Ryan Schwertfeger​ first though of it, with his mom.

Oakland Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

The pandemic has impacted the country's blood supply. The Red Cross will hold a blood drive soon in the Oakland area.

Girl Scout Cookie Sales Underway In North Jersey With New Cookie

There is a new Girl Scout cookie: Lemon-Ups, baked with inspirational messages. Thin Mints, Samoas, Trefoils, Tagalongs are also available.

Oakland's 'Candy Man' Doc Arrested: Top 2019 News

Here is a look back at the top Oakland news stories from 2019.

Oakland Soccer Player Remains In Hospital Months After Injury

More than $10,000 has been donated to help Antonio Iapicca recover after he was kneed in the abdomen 'at an extreme speed,' on Sept. 19.

Oakland Residents Can Donate Unwanted Toys

The drive is being held in cooperation with Second Chance Toys.

Jackpot-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Oakland

The retailer will receive $2,000 for selling the winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket.

Kittens, $200 Left At Oakland Animal Refuge Overnight

For the second time in a week, staff at the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge have found kittens left at their door after hours.

Danny Hughes Playground Will Close Starting Thursday

A new roller hockey rink is being installed at the playground.

Oakland Hosting Trick Or Trunk, Halloween Parade

The trick or trunk will be at the library. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Valley Middle School.

Oakland Playground To Close For Hockey Rink Construction

The Danny Hughes Playground will be closed during 'periods of heavy construction,' officials said.

Oakland Receives $25K From Columbia Bank For Roller Rink

The project entails reconstructing, repaving, and restriping the rink

Police, DPW Take Cop Car Apart To Rescue Trapped Kitten

Police officers and DPW employees rescued the kitten, named Cuffs, after she got stuck inside a North Haledon police car's engine.

Oakland Graded High In Latest NJ 'Best Places' List

The town ranked high on Niche's annual statewide list.

Oakland Hosting Free Paper Shredding Saturday

Residents may watch their confidential papers get shredded.

Oakland Post Office To Be Renamed In Honor Of WWII Vet Thursday

The post office will be renamed in honor of the late Frank Leone, a World War II veteran and longtime Oakland postmaster.

Renaming Ceremony To Be Held At Oakland Post Office This Month

The post office will be renamed in honor of the late Frank Leone, a World War II veteran and longtime Oakland postmaster.

Oakland Named Top Town For NJ Families: Report

Oakland was named in the top 40 towns in New Jersey.

Oakland Marijuana Ban Would Be 'Null And Void' Under State Bill

A bill that would legalize recreational marijuana use includes a provision to overturn any ordinances that ban retail or medical sales.

How Much Is The Average Oakland Property Tax Bill?

Oakland's taxes have gone up recently, but less than the 2 percent cap Gov. Chris Christie put into effect in 2011.

Oakland Among Top 60 Safest New Jersey Cities

See where Oakland ranked on the National Council for Home Safety and Security's 2019 list.

Dog Hit By Car On New Year's Eve Rescued By Bergen Nonprofit

Buttons has a broken leg and pelvis.

Oakland Post Office Renamed After WWII Veteran

Frank Leone's family worked for years to get the post office renamed in his honor. Now, it is.

Here's How Much Oakland Households Make A Year: New Census Data

See where Oakland ranks in Bergen County and in New Jersey by comparing town-by-town data.

Measure Renaming Oakland Post Office After WWII Vet Passes House

Frank Leone's family has worked for years to get the post office renamed in his honor.

Oakland Post Office Could Be Renamed In Vet's Honor This Week

Frank Leone served in the Navy during World War II and was postmaster of the Oakland Post Office for nearly 50 years.

Giving Tuesday 2018: Nonprofits To Support In Oakland

Learn about nonprofit organizations helping people (and animals) right in your community for #GivingTuesday 2018.

Special Meeting About Patriot's Way Bridge In Oakland Is Monday

The bridge is in need of repairs.

Oakland Store Sells Winning Mega Millions Lottery Ticket

The ticket was one of 5 winning tickets sold in Bergen County that matched 4 of the 5 white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn.

Pit Bull Left For Dead In Paterson Slowly Improving

The dog, named Phoenix, is learning to trust, more and more each day, the organization who rescued her said.

Share Your Love Of Oakland: Become A Patch Mayor

Being a Patch Mayor will get you more involved with the community and help keep people informed on local happenings.

Oakland Post Office Could Be Renamed In Veteran's Honor

Frank Leone was a Navy veteran during World War II. He was postmaster of the Oakland Post Office, a post LBJ named him to in 1967.

Oakland ShopRite Sells Winning Mega Millions Ticket

The ticket matched 4 of the 5 white numbers selected for the game's Tuesday drawing.

Abused Dog Found In Rabbit Cage Gets Help From Bergen Nonprofit

Magnolia is 'one of the worst cases of neglect we have seen,' the people at Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge said.

Food Truck Festival Friday Will Benefit Oakland Cancer Fundraiser

Proceeds from a food truck and music festival in Wyckoff will be donated to the Relay For Life fundraise for the American Cancer Society.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.