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The Maroons vs The Dragons: Inside the Group 4 State Title Epic at Bainton Field

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New Jersey High School Baseball State Championships: Ridgewood Battles Kingsway for Group 4 Glory

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The final day of the 2026 New Jersey high school baseball season has arrived, and the stakes could not be higher.

Today, Sunday, June 14, 2026, the public school state champions will officially be crowned. After Delbarton (Non-Public A) and Gloucester Catholic (Non-Public B) locked up their titles earlier in the week, the public school “Final Four” showdowns are taking over Bainton Field on the campus of Rutgers University.

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Ridgewood Teen Just Won a New Art Scholarship

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The Ridgewood Arts Foundation officially awarded its first-ever Visual Arts Scholarship to talented young illustrator Benay Cheng.

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The local arts community is celebrating a historic milestone. At the recent Ridgewood High School Senior Awards Night, the Ridgewood Arts Foundation officially awarded its first-ever Visual Arts Scholarship to talented young illustrator Benay Cheng.

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Missed the Last Train: How NJ TRANSIT Police Saved a Family’s World Cup Dream

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This Heartwarming World Cup Rescue by NJ TRANSIT Police Is Going Viral

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Secaucus NJ, Amid the massive transit adjustments and global crowds descending on the region for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, a powerful moment of human kindness just stole the spotlight at Penn Station New York.

A routine travel mishap turned into a high-stakes race against the clock, resulting in an unforgettable “rescue” mission by the NJ TRANSIT Police Department.

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One of Bergen County’s Biggest Street Fest Is Back: 150 Vendors Are Taking Over Montvale

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Food Trucks, Beer Gardens, and 150+ Vendors: Inside Montvale’s Massive “Mile Long” Street Fair

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Montvale NJ, Get ready to turn your weekend plans up a notch. The Montvale Chamber of Commerce is officially launching its 14th Annual Street Fair, transforming Paragon Drive into a massive, open-air festival. Known as one of Bergen County’s most anticipated seasonal events, this year’s fair is packing the street with over 150 vendors, live entertainment stages, dedicated family zones, and two massive food courts.

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If You Notice Work Trucks Watering Ridgewood Trees This Week, This Is Why

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Why Ridgewood Just Overhauled Its Neighborhood Tree Program (After a Legal Speed Bump)

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Ridgewood NJ, The trees in Ridgewood are getting a massive health boost this month, but it didn’t happen without a bit of municipal drama.

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The Surprising Reason a 19-Year-Old Schoolteacher Invented Flag Day

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The Forgotten History of June 14: Why We Celebrate Flag Day

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Ridgewood NJ, Every year on June 14, a wave of red, white, and blue sweeps across the United States. While it might look like an early warm-up for the Fourth of July, this day holds its own unique, centuries-old legacy.

Flag Day is the official American holiday dedicated to honoring the adoption of the Stars and Stripes. But how did a simple piece of fabric become a national symbol of unity, and why do we still celebrate it today?

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NJ Governor Issues Remote Work Warning Ahead of Historic World Cup Kickoff

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World Cup 2026 Gridlock Warning: Massive NJ TRANSIT Changes and Peak Impact Dates Released

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East Rutherford NJ, The wait is officially over. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ has arrived at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, bringing an estimated one million global visitors to the region over the 39-day tournament.

With eight massive matches taking place—including the highly anticipated Final—New Jersey transit agencies, the DOT, and State Police are rolling out unprecedented operational changes. If you are a daily commuter, a local worker, or a fan heading to the matches, ignoring these updates could leave you completely stranded.

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53 Years of Waiting Over: How the New York Knicks Shocked the Spurs to Claim the Title

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The 53-Year Drought is Over! Jalen Brunson’s Historic 45-Point Masterpiece Crowns New York Knicks as NBA Champions

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New York NY, The New York Knicks are officially back on top of the basketball world. For the first time since 1973, the Knicks are NBA Champions. New York clinched the historic title with a thrilling 94-90 comeback victory over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals.

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Commercial Supersonic Travel Is Coming Sooner Than You Think After NASA Milestone

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This NASA Jet Just Changed the Future of Travel: X-59 Hits Cruising Milestone

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Johnson Space Center FL, The era of commercial supersonic travel over land is officially one step closer. On Friday, June 12, 2026, NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft reached its ultimate target speed and altitude for the first time. Flying at Mach 1.4 (approximately 924 mph) and maintaining an altitude of 55,000 feet, the experimental jet successfully achieved the exact “mission conditions” it will use to change commercial aviation forever.

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Affordability: 6 States Including New Jersey Are Raising Their Gas Tax on July 1st

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Fuel Tax Changes Hit Six States on July 1st: What Drivers Need to Know

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Trenton NJ, American drivers might be enjoying a brief moment of relief at the pump, but a looming regulatory shift is about to change the math for millions of motorists. Starting July 1, 2026, six states—California, Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Maryland, and Mississippi—will implement fuel tax hikes or automatic inflation adjustments.

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Are Sprinkler Patrols Coming to Your Street? Ridgewood Water Launches Late-Night Sweep

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Is Your Lawn Compliance Ready? Ridgewood Water Targets Smart Irrigation Amid Critical State House Talks

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Ridgewood NJ, Big changes and stricter enforcements are coming to North Jersey’s water supply. From the halls of the New Jersey State House to late-night neighborhood patrols, local water officials are taking aggressive steps to tackle infrastructure funding, rising utility costs, and a looming summer crunch.

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Two Serious Crashes in 90 Minutes: Inside a Busy Morning for Ho-Ho-Kus Firefighters

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Double Trouble: Ho-Ho-Kus Firefighters Tackle Two Major Crashes in Under 90 Minutes

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, It was a chaotic and demanding start to the day for local first responders on Friday morning. The Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department was pushed into high gear, responding to two separate, serious motor vehicle accidents within a tight 90-minute window.

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Ridgewood Firefighters Deploy High-Tech Sonar in Intense Graydon Pool Rescue Drills

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Under the Surface: Ridgewood Firefighters Battle the Depths in Intense Graydon Pool Rescue Drills

photos courtesy of the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47

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Ridgewood NJ, When emergency strikes beneath the water, every second counts. That is why the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 just wrapped up their rigorous annual SCUBA and underwater rescue training at Graydon Pool.

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Ridgewood Village Council holds “stealth” public hearing on controversial property assessments

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Village Council Hit Over Lack of Transparency

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Ridgewood NJ, A public hearing/meeting held at Village Hall on Monday, June 8 at 7:00 PM, attended by four members of the Ridgewood Village Council, resulted in noteworthy backlash from several taxpayers, who all cited a seeming lack of advance publicity about the event (the most recent general public event-related notice was sent out on May 11).

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