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What Factors Make Homeownership So Rewarding

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Owning a home is often described as one of the most rewarding steps in life. It provides a base that feels steady and lasting. Having a property you can call your own carries a strong sense of achievement and comfort.

What makes homeownership stand out is how it touches many areas of life. It has financial benefits, but it also creates a sense of freedom and control. A home becomes more than four walls; it grows into a reflection of the people who live there. 

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Who Killed Dolores Alliotts and Joan Davis?

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Bergen County Cold Cases Still Haunt North Jersey

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Palisades Park NJ, or 15 years, two horrific and strikingly similar murders in Bergen County have remained unsolved. The killings of Dolores Alliotts in Palisades Park and Joan Davis in Teaneck, who lived just five miles apart, share a chilling connection: the perpetrator set fire to both residences immediately after the homicide in an attempt to destroy the crime scene.

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Get Ready, Ridgewood! The Downtown Christmas Countdown Begins as Festivities Approach

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Christmas Countdown Begins in the Village

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood is officially transforming into a holiday wonderland! With the massive Christmas tree now securely in place and the downtown decked out in festive greenery, the stage is set for the annual “Downtown for the Holidays” event and the highly anticipated Tree Lighting Ceremony.

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New Crosswalk Sparks Debate: Ridgewood Tries to Solve Pedestrian Safety near Tatte Bakery

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Ridgewood officials have rolled out a temporary change to downtown traffic flow in response to growing safety concerns

photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark

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Ridgewood NJ,Village of Ridgewood officials have rolled out a temporary change to downtown traffic flow in response to growing safety concerns. The Engineering Division and the Police Department recently installed a new temporary crosswalk on East Ridgewood Avenue near the bustling new Tatte Bakery & Cafe.

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Major Policy Shift: President Trump Announces Intent to ‘Permanently Pause Migration’ from ‘Third World Countries’

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“permanently pause migration” from all “Third World Countries.”

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Washington DC, President Donald Trump announced late Thursday evening, via a lengthy Truth Social post on Thanksgiving Day, a radical overhaul of U.S. immigration policy, stating his intention to “permanently pause migration” from all “Third World Countries.”

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Repeat Offender Arrested: Mahwah Man Faces New Charges for Child Porn

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Repeat Offender Faces New Charges for Possessing 5,000 Child Abuse Images

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Mahwah NJ, a Mahwah man already convicted of child pornography distribution has been arrested again on severe new charges. Quinn T. Dickson, 28, of Mahwah, was taken into custody Tuesday after investigators allegedly discovered he possessed thousands of child abuse images.

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Remembering Tonka: Beloved Baird’s Tapir Dies at Bergen County Zoo After Two Decades

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Bergen County Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved residents

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Paramus NJ, the Bergen County Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved residents. Tonka, a Baird’s tapir who had been a fixture at the zoo for more than twenty years, passed away this week.

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Last Dance! Fair Lawn Library Giving Away FREE Wedding Gowns on Black Friday

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Fair Lawn Library Giving Away FREE Wedding Gowns on Black Friday

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Fair Lawn NJ, this Black Friday, skip the mall doorbusters and head to the library for a truly unique steal! The Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library in Fair Lawn, Bergen County, is liquidating its globally famous wedding dress lending collection with a final FREE gown giveaway this week.

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Ridgewood Teen’s ‘Maroon Tunes’ Brings Joy and Memory to Nursing Home Residents

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Ridgewood High School senior and Eagle Scout, is transforming nursing home visits with his ingenious, music-based initiative called “Maroon Tunes.”

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Ridgewood NJ, a Ridgewood High School student is proving that service comes from the heart—and the playlist! Matthew Moomjy, a dedicated Ridgewood High School senior and Eagle Scout, is transforming nursing home visits with his ingenious, music-based initiative called “Maroon Tunes.”

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Caught on Camera: Teen Arrested After Stealing E-Scooters and Bike from Teaneck High School

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Several items belonging to Teaneck High School students were reported stolen over a one-month period

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Teaneck NJ, a wave of thefts targeting student property at Teaneck High School has ended with an arrest. Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr announced that an 18-year-old Teaneck resident has been taken into custody and charged in connection with the thefts of multiple electric scooters and a bicycle from the high school grounds.

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Tragedy Strikes Thanksgiving Eve: Fatal Rollover Crash Shuts Down Route 208 South in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, a tragic single-vehicle crash on Thanksgiving Eve has claimed one life and temporarily shut down a major artery in Bergen County.

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How Humor Shapes Local Life: Why Memes Have Become Today’s Modern Storytelling Tool

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Communities have always shared stories around tables, in parks, at local cafés, and in the pages of neighborhood newspapers. But in the digital age, those stories look a little different. They travel faster, feel lighter, and spread further than a folded paper ever could. And surprisingly, one of today’s most powerful storytelling tools isn’t long-form journalism or polished video content -it’s the humble meme.

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It’s Here! Ridgewood’s Giant Christmas Tree Arrives, Setting Stage for Downtown for the Holidays

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The Christmas Holiday season has Officially arrived in Ridgewood!

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Ridgewood NJ, According to the Ridgewood Police Department (RPD), the massive Village Christmas Tree was successfully delivered and installed this week, taking its place as the magnificent centerpiece of the downtown area.

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Beer Perhaps the Most Thanksgiving of All Drinks

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First Native American to contact the Pilgrims, Samoset, asked for beer on March 16, 1621

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Plymouth Rock Ma, the first Native American to contact the Pilgrims, Samoset, asked for beer on March 16, 1621 He had learned English from fishermen and traders who had visited the area before the Pilgrims arrived. The Pilgrims, however, did not have beer to give him and instead offered him other food and “strong water”.

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Wild Turkeys are Common in North Jersey, Were Wiped out in the 19th Century

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Wild turkeys were successfully reintroduced in 1977 with the release of 22 birds

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Mahwah NJ, Wild turkeys are common in North Jersey, and their presence is a success story of conservation after they were wiped out in the 19th century. They are now abundant, found in wooded areas near suburbs, and adaptable enough to venture into backyards for food. A unique fact is that a turkey’s head color changes to express its mood, and males can be attractive to females based on the length of their “snood” (the fleshy appendage over the beak).

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