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More Than Just Green Beer: The Surprising True History of St. Patrick’s Day

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The Real Story: Unmasking the Origins of St. Patrick’s Day

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Ridgewood NJ, Every year on March 17th, the world turns green. From Chicago dyeing its river to parades filling the streets of New York, St. Patrick’s Day has become a global phenomenon. But beneath the shamrocks, festive parades, and spirited celebrations lies a history that is far more complex—and often more surprising—than most people realize.

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Lower Speed Limits Coming to Bergen County? How 9 Mayors Are Teaming Up to Curb Deer Collisions

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Regional Power Move: 9 Northwest Bergen Mayors Push for Safer, Slower Roads

photo courtesy of Saddle River Mayor Al Kurpis

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Saddle River NJ, In a significant show of regional unity, leaders across Northwest Bergen County are moving forward with a plan to make local travel safer for drivers, pedestrians, and wildlife alike.

On Saturday, March 14th, Saddle River Mayor Al Kurpis joined Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III and the mayors of eight neighboring municipalities to tackle the most pressing issues facing their communities.

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Cory Booker’s $75k Tax-Free Plan: Why Liberals are Fuming

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Could Your First $75,000 Be Tax-Free? Inside the New ‘Keep Your Pay Act’

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Ridgewood NJ, Is “Tax Fairness” Only Okay if Everyone Stays Taxed?For years, the rallying cry from the progressive left has been a simple three-word mantra: “Tax the Rich.” But a new legislative push from two prominent Democratic Senators is revealing a fractured reality. It turns out that when you actually propose letting the middle class keep their paychecks, some liberal policy hawks aren’t just surprised—they’re “going bonkers.”

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The High Price of Politics: Is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Jeopardy?

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Critics argue that the Biden administration treated the SPR as a political tool rather than a strategic asset

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Washington DC, The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was designed as America’s ultimate insurance policy. Established to shield the U.S. economy from catastrophic supply disruptions—like the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina or the global shock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—it is meant for emergencies, not optics.

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Newark Airport Chaos: Why Spring Break Travel is Currently Held “Hostage” by Democrats 

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50,000 TSA officers forced to work without pay

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Newark NJ, If you’re heading to Newark Liberty International (EWR) or any major U.S. hub this week, pack your patience along with your sunscreen. As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown enters its second month, spring break travel has officially become the latest casualty of Washington’s political gridlock.

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The Great “Debate”: Does the SAVE America Act Protect or Prevent Voting?

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Is Voter ID Really “Despicable”? The Data Behind the SAVE Act and the Fight for Election Integrity

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Ridgewood NJ, The “debate” over election security has reached a boiling point as the Senate prepares to vote on the SAVE America Act. This legislation, which would require both photo identification to vote in federal elections and proof of citizenship to register, has split Washington down the middle, but is remaims overwhemingly favorable with voters .

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Is a Private Credit Crash Looming? Apollo Executive Warns “All the Marks Are Wrong” in $1.7 Trillion Market

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Shadows of 2008? The Brutal Truth About Private Credit Valuations

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Wall Street NY, The private credit market has long been the “darling” of Wall Street—a $1.7 trillion powerhouse that promised stability while public markets fluctuated. But a stunningly blunt admission from one of the industry’s most powerful players suggests that the foundation may be cracking.

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The “Accidental” Career: Why 82% of Manufacturing Managers Love a Job They Didn’t Plan For

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Tech, Trust, and Transformation: The 2026 State of the Manufacturing Workforce

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Ridgewood NJ, For decades, the “shop floor” was synonymous with manual labor. In 2026, it’s becoming the front line of the global tech revolution.

According to the newly released 2026 Career Advancement in Manufacturing Report—a joint study by Xometry, Thomas, and Women in Manufacturing—the industry is undergoing a massive cultural and technological shift. From a surge in AI adoption to a surprisingly high “accidental” workforce, here is what 1,000 North American manufacturing professionals have to say about the future.

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What Long-Term Wellness Really Looks Like After Treatment

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Finishing treatment is a major milestone, but it is not the moment when life suddenly becomes easy. For many people, the harder question comes next: what does staying well actually look like when the structure of treatment is gone and real life picks back up?

The honest answer is that long-term wellness after treatment usually looks less dramatic than people expect. It is not about chasing perfection. It is about building a life that feels stable, meaningful, and manageable enough that recovery can keep growing inside it.

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🎻 500+ Musicians, One Stage: Ridgewood’s First-Ever District Orchestra Concert Makes History!

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Ridgewood’s First-Ever District Orchestra Concert Makes History!

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Ridgewood NJ, What do you get when you bring together 539 orchestra students from grades 5 through 12 for a single night of music? A historical milestone for the Ridgewood Public Schools (RPS) and a “standing ovation” moment that the Village won’t soon forget!

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Garbage Truck Fire in Ridgewood: Why Your Old Batteries Are a “Ticking Time Bomb”

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The message from the Village is clear: Our trash shouldn’t be explosive

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Ridgewood NJ, It started as a routine bulk refuse collection in the Village of Ridgewood this morning, but it quickly turned into a high-stakes emergency. A sanitation truck suddenly ignited, forced to make an emergency detour to the Graydon Pool parking lot to dump a 10-foot pile of burning trash.

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Gas Prices : White House Weighs Emergency Jones Act Waiver to Lower Fuel Costs

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Trump Administration Weighs Emergency Jones Act Waiver to Lower Fuel Costs

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Washington DC, Is relief finally coming to the gas pump? With the national average for gas jumping to $3.63 per gallon—a staggering 70-cent increase in just one month—the White House is considering a bold, “national defense” maneuver to stop the bleeding.

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New Rutgers President Bill Tate is facing early scrutiny for what faculty call an “austerity budget” Approach

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Rutgers Adjunct Crisis: Why 100+ Classes Are Being Cut Despite Record Enrollment

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New Brunswick NJ, The halls of Rutgers-New Brunswick are echoing with more than just the sound of midterm prep this March. A growing storm is brewing between the administration and faculty unions following a wave of “absurd” layoff notices sent to dozens of part-time lecturers.

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Allendale Middle School Safety Alert: Police Investigation Clears “Suspicious Person” Report at Brookside

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A staff member at the Allendale middle school noticed an “abnormal condition” within the building that suggested an unknown person might be walking through the halls

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Allendale NJ, In an era where school safety is the top priority for every parent, a Friday morning scare in Bergen County put local protocols to the test. On March 13, Brookside Middle School in Allendale, NJ, was briefly placed on hold as police swarmed the building to investigate reports of an unauthorized individual on the premises.

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Mystery Surrounds Ramapo High School Principals Sudden Reassignment

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The Ramapo High School Mystery: Why Was Principal Travis Smith Suddenly Reassigned?

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Franklin Lakes NJ, Parents and students in the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District are demanding answers following a series of quiet, high-level staffing changes. The biggest question circulating through Franklin Lakes, Oakland, and Wyckoff: What happened to Ramapo High School Principal Travis Smith?

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