Lauren Kidd Ferguson

Community Reporter

lkferguson@dailyvoice.com

Lauren Kidd Ferguson began her journalism career in 2004 as a statehouse reporter for Gannett New Jersey. She was a member of a team that covered state government and politics for seven daily newspapers throughout New Jersey. Her coverage of the McGreevey administration and young voters earned her the New Jersey Press Association’s award for best rookie reporter in the state. Lauren also served as a reporter for Gannett’s flagship New Jersey paper, the Asbury Park Press. She covered communities along the Jersey Shore, and won investigative reporting awards for writing about police brutality in Seaside Park. She has also worked as a speechwriter and spokesperson for the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, as well as a communications manager for Children’s Rights, a national advocacy organization that uses the law to reform foster care systems. Lauren graduated from the College of New Jersey. She grew up in Ringwood, and now calls Waldwick home. She believes everyone has a story to tell, and she’d love to hear yours.

Lauren was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Lodi Football Star Lifts Viral Bullied Boy's Spirits Lodi Football Star Lifts Viral Bullied Boy's Spirits
Lodi Football Star Lifts Viral Bullied Boy's Spirits LODI, N.J. – University of Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, a Lodi native, now has “the little brother I always wanted.” The former Bergen Catholic star has bonded with Keaton Jones, a Tennessee middle school student who has been bullied in school. A video of Jones crying, describing how he has been bullied, went viral over the weekend. On Saturday, Guarantano tweeted that he and his Tennessee teammates were trying to get in touch with Jones. By Sunday, Guarantano tweeted a photo of himself and Jones. “So I got the chance to spend the day with my new best bud Keaton. It was unb…
Hold My Knots, Kimchi Smoke Among Vendors Popping Up At Garden State Plaza Hold My Knots, Kimchi Smoke Among Vendors Popping Up At Garden State Plaza
Hold My Knots, Kimchi Smoke Among Vendors Popping Up At Garden State Plaza PARAMUS, N.J. – Holiday shoppers will be eating well at the Garden State Plaza in Paramus this year. Mall-goers will be able to “explore the tastes of Bergen County from the most exciting food concepts and personalities in our area,” according to the mall’s website. On Dec. 14, 15, 16 and Dec. 21, 22, 23 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., a number of vendors will be holding cooking demonstrations, and offering small plates and tastings. Participating vendors include: Callahan’s Empanada Mania Extreme Eater Blake Fabulous Events and Catering Lollipop-up by Finks BBQ Glazed Donuts Hold My Knots Johnn…
Saddle River Inn Named One Of '100 Best Restaurants in America' Saddle River Inn Named One Of '100 Best Restaurants in America'
Saddle River Inn Named One Of '100 Best Restaurants in America' SADDLE RIVER, N.J. – One of the 100 best restaurants in the United States is in Saddle River, according to a new list released by OpenTable.com. The Saddle River Inn, which the website describes as serving “classic French cuisine with a contemporary flair … in a romantic, rustic, barn along the banks of the Saddle River,” is one of only two New Jersey restaurants to make the list. The other is Steve & Cookie's By the Bay in Margate. “The 100 Best Restaurants in America for 2017 are consistently putting out delicious dishes, providing impeccable service, and paying attention to every de…
Mahwah Comes Together To Spread Joy Through PBA Toy Drive Mahwah Comes Together To Spread Joy Through PBA Toy Drive
Mahwah Comes Together To Spread Joy Through PBA Toy Drive MAHWAH, N.J. – Members of the Mahwah PBA have an ultimate goal when it comes to their annual toy drive. Each year, the PBA collects and transports donated toys, and every year, a larger vehicle is needed. “We would like to eventually get an 18-wheeler,” Mahwah Police Detective Michael Grassi said. They are getting close. The toys donated through this year’s drive will be transported using a 26-foot box truck, said Grassi, who is also treasurer of the Mahwah PBA. The Mahwah PBA has been participating in the Bergen County PBA Toy Drive for about a decade, Grassi said. This year a record hig…
REPORT: These 5 Bergen Towns Are Among 10 ‘Smartest’ In NJ REPORT: These 5 Bergen Towns Are Among 10 ‘Smartest’ In NJ
Report: These 5 Bergen Towns Are Among 10 ‘Smartest’ In NJ TENAFLY, N.J. – Half of the ten “Smartest Cities” in New Jersey are in Bergen County, including Tenafly which comes in at number two, according to a new list released by Zippia.com. The website, dedicated to providing career insights to recent college graduates, used Census data to determine the braniacs around New Jersey. Analysts came up with the rankings by looking at data for the percentage of adults over 25 with at least a college degree and the percentage of high school dropouts aged 15-17 for the 108 largest cities in New Jersey with data. Hoboken came in at number one, and these B…
Northvale Girl With ‘Bright Smile’ Passes Away Northvale Girl With ‘Bright Smile’ Passes Away
Northvale Girl With ‘Bright Smile’ Passes Away NORTHVALE, N.J. – Vivienne Knopp of Northvale passed away Tuesday. In April, 7-year-old Vivienne was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) – an inoperable brain tumor found in the area of the brain stem responsible for controlling bodily functions such as heartbeat, breathing, swallowing, eyesight and balance. The Northvale community had rallied around Vivienne and her family, raising more than $130,000 through a GoFundMe campaign for her treatment, and holding numerous additional fundraisers. A Voices for Vivienne Facebook page was also created, where Disney stars, athlet…
Record-Breaking Roller Coasters Coming To American Dream In East Rutherford Record-Breaking Roller Coasters Coming To American Dream In East Rutherford
Record-Breaking Roller Coasters Coming To American Dream In East Rutherford EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – A pair of record-breaking roller coasters are slated to be built at American Dream Meadowlands megamall in East Rutherford. The coasters will be part of the indoor Nickelodeon Universe theme park. One, an intertwined Launched Euro-Fighter will boast the world record for the steepest roller coaster drop, while the other, a Spinning Coaster, will hold titles for the world’s tallest and longest free-spinning roller coaster, according to American Dream and Gerstlauer Amusement Rides. "We have worked on many projects, but this will be unlike anything we have ever …
Hillsdale Police Say Goodbye To ‘Good Cause’ Beards Hillsdale Police Say Goodbye To ‘Good Cause’ Beards
Hillsdale Police Say Goodbye To ‘Good Cause’ Beards HILLSDALE, N.J. – After a month of growing beards for a good cause, members of the Hillsdale Police Department were treated to complimentary shaves Tuesday morning. More than a dozen officers grew full beards and mustaches as part of the department’s and the Hillsdale PBA’s No-Shave November Campaign to raise funds for Mayday Missions, a Westwood-based non-profit that assists families of law enforcement, EMS and firefighters in need. “We are donating $2,090 to Mayday Missions,” a bearded Officer Ryan Norton said, as he stood in the Shave Bar in downtown Hillsdale, waiting for his turn for a…
Internship Brings Ramapo College Students Back ‘Home’ To Nature Internship Brings Ramapo College Students Back ‘Home’ To Nature
Internship Brings Ramapo College Students Back ‘Home’ To Nature MAHWAH, N.J. – A pair of students at Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah have scored their ideal internships. But, Liam Hickey of Dumont and James O’Neill of Glen Rock aren’t wearing suits and ties, or even working in offices. Instead, they are spending their days in the woods in Ringwood – in jeans and hiking boots. “I love being in the forest. The element here really feels like home for me,” said O’Neill, a senior environmental studies major. O’Neill and Hickey, a junior environmental science major, are the latest students to be awarded the May H. Weis Environmental Award at Ramapo. …
WATCH: Tenafly’s Lea Michele To Perform On ABC Holiday Special WATCH: Tenafly’s Lea Michele To Perform On ABC Holiday Special
Watch: Tenafly’s Lea Michele To Perform On ABC Holiday Special TENAFLY, N.J. – Tenafly native Lea Michele will appear on ABC during a special holiday show Thursday evening. “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” is slated to air from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30. Michele, an Emmy-nominated actress and singer will sing a duet of “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” with Joey McIntyre.
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