Slavery was commonplace in the North as well as the South during colonial times; it is estimated that slaves accounted for 20% of Bergen County’s population at the time of the American Revolution.

NEW MILFORD — After almost three years of sleuthing, a long-lost African American burial ground dating to the 1800s has apparently been located on the grounds of a local elementary school.

Hedy Grant wanted to know more about the old house in New Milford, N.J., that she’s lived in for 36 years. More about the funky abode with the low-slung ceilings, the moss-covered patio and the ...

These are the candidates in Central Bergen County who filed by the April 2 deadline to seek their party’s nomination in the June 5 primary election.