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200 Artisans, Gourmet Food, and Live Music: The Ridgewood Fall Craft & Art Street Fair Returns

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Ridgewood Fall Craft & Art Street Fair: The Ultimate Bergen County Autumn Celebration

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Ridgewood NJ, Get ready for one of Northern New Jersey’s most anticipated autumn traditions! The Ridgewood Fall Craft & Art Street Fair returns to downtown Ridgewood on Sunday, September 20, transformation East Ridgewood Avenue into a bustling outdoor marketplace from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Heading to Lower Manhattan This Week? What You Need to Know About WTC 9/11 Closures

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World Trade Center Travel Advisory: Security Changes & Campus Closures for 9/11 Anniversary

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New York NY- Ahead of the upcoming 9/11 Memorial & Museum anniversary observances, officials are implementing temporary security measures, perimeter fencing, and transit adjustments across the World Trade Center (WTC) campus.

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United Airlines Testing Gate-Side Food & Essential Delivery at Newark Airport

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Skip the Line: United Airlines Pilots In-App Gate Delivery at Newark Airport

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Newark NJ, Rushing between connecting flights or waiting in long concession lines before boarding could soon be a thing of the past for United Airlines passengers.

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“9/11 Didn’t End on 9/11”: Civilian Cancer Cases Soar 3,200%, Surpassing First Responders 25 Years Later

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A Growing Crisis 25 Years Later: Civilian 9/11 Cancers Outpace First Responders

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Ridgewood NJ, While nearly 3,000 lives were tragically lost on September 11, 2001, at least 9,400 more people have died since from 9/11-related illnesses—more than triple the original death toll. A quarter-century later, federal data reveals that the health catastrophe surrounding Ground Zero is far from over, with the face of the crisis shifting dramatically toward civilians.

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Labor Day: Celebrating “Joe Six-Pack”

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How Boston Political Slang Became America’s Labor Day Symbol

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Ridgewood NJ, Every Labor Day, Americans honor the contributions, grit, and dedication of everyday workers across the country. In popular culture and political discourse, this hypothetical average worker is often personified by a famous slang term: Joe Six-Pack.

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Burlington Stores Leaves NJ for Philly: NJBIA Warns of Anti-Business Climate Impact

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Fortune 500 Departure: Burlington Stores Relocates Corporate HQ to Philadelphia in $370M Move

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Trenton NJ, In a major blow to New Jersey’s corporate footprint, retail giant Burlington Stores has announced plans to relocate its primary U.S. headquarters from New Jersey across the river to Philadelphia.

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Who Really Created the 8-Hour Workday? Henry Ford vs. Organized Labor Unions

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Henry Ford Gave Us the Weekend

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Ridgewood NJ, Every Labor Day weekend, a familiar debate resurfaces across social media: Who actually created the 8-hour workday, the 40-hour workweek, and the weekend?

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Ridgewood Chamber 34th Annual Car Show 2026: Schedule & 9/11 Tribute Details

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Classic Cars, Live Music, and Community: The 34th Annual Ridgewood Car Show

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Ridgewood NJ, Rev up your Friday night with one of North Jersey’s favorite late-summer traditions! The 34th Annual Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Car Show takes over the Central Business District on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

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Music on the Porch: Ridgewood’s Huge 2nd Annual Porchfest Returns This September!

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Live Music Takes Over the Neighborhood: Ridgewood’s 2nd Annual Porchfest is Here!

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Ridgewood NJ, Get ready for an afternoon of local talent, vibrant neighborhood energy, and community spirit! Ridgewood’s 2nd Annual Porchfest returns on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM. This free event transforms local front porches into stages, bringing neighbors together for a town-wide celebration of music and giving back.

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Massive Bargain Hunt Alert: Ridgewood’s Huge Town-Wide Garage Sale Returns!

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Score Big Savings at the Ridgewood Town-Wide Garage Sale!

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Ridgewood NJ, Attention deal seekers, vintage collectors, and bargain hunters: Ridgewood’s Town-Wide Garage Sale is officially back! Whether you’re searching for home decor, antique treasures, kids’ toys, or unique wardrobe finds, hundreds of residential sales will be happening simultaneously across the Village for one action-packed weekend.

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Help Preserve History: Join the Community Drive to Restore Ridgewood’s Historic Fireboxes

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Give Back to Ridgewood: Help Restore Our Historic Gamewell Fire Alarm Boxes

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Ridgewood NJ, Are you looking for a meaningful way to support local history and give back to the community? Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM for a hands-on volunteer initiative to preserve one of Ridgewood’s most distinctive historic features: our red Gamewell fire alarm boxes.

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100 Years of Memories: The Historic NJ “Plake” Celebrating Its Century Mark This Labor Day Weekend

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Celebrating 100 Years: Why Ridgewood’s Historic Graydon Pool Is Where Lifetime Memories Are Made

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Ridgewood NJ, As Labor Day weekend arrives, residents across Ridgewood, New Jersey gather for one final summer splash at a truly unique local treasure: Graydon Pool. Operating from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM over the holiday weekend, this beloved community hub marks the end of another unforgettable season—and highlights a massive milestone in local history.

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“How Dare YOU!”—Reclaiming the Moral High Ground in the Global Climate Policy Debate

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Re-Examining Climate Alarmism: Free Enterprise, Energy Grid Stability, and Economic Freedom

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Ridgewood NJ, In 2019, 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg delivered her famous address to the United Nations, accusing world leaders of empty words with her impassioned phrase: “How dare you?!?” Almost overnight, that speech became the defining battle cry for environmental movements advocating a rapid transition away from fossil fuels.

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65-Year Record Broken: The Real Reason Behind America’s Unstoppable Stock Market Boom

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The Secret Engine Behind America’s Record-Breaking Bull Market

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Wall Street NY, Data from Laffer Associates highlights a striking trend in today’s financial landscape: American corporate profits have reached their highest levels in at least 65 years.

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Construction of Data Centers Continues to be a Primary Catalyst Driving New Infrastructure and Labor Demand

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The “Missing Million” Return: Surprise Surge in August Jobs Report Signals Big Win for American Workers

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Ridgewood NJ, The latest jobs report for August brought a surge of positive economic momentum, marked by solid employment growth, upward revisions, and a dramatic turnaround in workforce participation.

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