Ridgewood - Bergen County

Life in North Bergen County often follows familiar routes linking Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes, and nearby towns. People take short stops between school drop-offs, work commutes, and regular trips along Route 17 and Franklin Avenue. Local markets help with quick pickups when families need dinner items or last-minute supplies. Ice cream and sweet shops are part of weeknight outings or simple breaks after time at nearby fields. Pet stores are visited regularly by residents running errands before heading back to neighborhood streets that stay active most of the week. Each town has its own character, from the busier retail centers in Paramus to the quieter residential areas toward the northern edge of the county. These patterns create a rhythm based on everyday needs rather than major events. Local shops contribute to this rhythm by providing places that support how people already go about their days.