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Ridgefield Park NJ, A terrifying Friday night encounter in Ridgefield Park has led to the arrest of a Clifton man after he allegedly used a ladder to scale a building and breach a second-story window. The suspect, identified as William A. Oliver, is accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home while she and her young child were present.
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Mahwah NJ, Are you a Mahwah high school senior with strong opinions on executive power and the U.S. Constitution? The Mahwah Republican Club has officially opened submissions for its 2026 Essay Scholarship, offering local students a chance to earn money for college or trade school while engaging in a deep dive into American civics.
Continue reading Mahwah Students: Write Your Way to $1,000 with the 2026 GOP Essay Scholarship
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Pennsauken, New Jersey – Ridgewood Crew showed why it is among the best rowing teams in the nation this past weekend with dominant, back-to-back performances on the Cooper River in southern New Jersey. In all, the team’s boats earned 15 total medals, three trophies, and two state titles, while qualifying 11 entries for the Scholastic Rowing national championships next month.
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Maywood NJ, A Saturday afternoon workout turned into a chaotic scene of violence at a popular Bergen County gym. On April 25, 2026, Maywood police responded to reports of an emotionally disturbed individual at the HUMC Fitness and Wellness Center on Route 17, resulting in a physical confrontation that left four officers injured and a gym patron shaken.
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Oakland CA, The tech world’s most anticipated courtroom drama is finally here. On Monday, April 27, 2026, Elon Musk and Sam Altman began their face-off in an Oakland federal court. This isn’t just a business dispute; it’s a battle over the soul—and the billions of dollars—behind the future of Artificial Intelligence.
Continue reading Musk vs. Altman: The $100 Billion Battle for the Future of AI Hits the Courtroom
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Old Tappan NJ, A tense situation at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan ended in an arrest on Monday, April 27, 2026, after a report of a student with a weapon triggered a massive law enforcement response and a campus-wide lockdown.
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Ny NY, The roar of traditional engines might soon be replaced by a quiet hum over the New York City skyline. In a historic milestone for urban mobility, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, alongside Joby Aviation, successfully conducted the first point-to-point electric air taxi demonstration flights today, April 27, 2026.
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Wyckoff NJ, A routine traffic stop in Maywood turned into a major arrest this past weekend when officers intercepted a wanted drug distribution suspect carrying a significant amount of “rubber-banded” cash and narcotics.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood High School girls’ distance medley relay (DMR) team just reminded the East Coast why the “Maroons” name carries so much weight in New Jersey track and field.
Continue reading Ridgewood Track Phenoms Break Into All-Time Top 5 With Historic East Coast Finish
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East Rutherford NJ, The eyes of the world are turning toward MetLife Stadium, and American Dream is making sure New Jersey’s small business owners are part of the winning team.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — There’s no better way to shake off the winter blues than a stroll through our village’s green spaces. This week, Ridgewood residents laced up their sneakers for the first official Park Walk of the season, rediscovering the natural beauty that makes our corner of Bergen County so unique.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — There is no clearer sign that spring has arrived in the Village than the vibrant yellow “Sea of Daffodils” at Van Neste Square. This year, the community didn’t just celebrate the season; they celebrated the future of our planet at the annual Ridgewood Daffodil Festival & Earth Day Fair.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — There is a specific sound that signals the true arrival of spring in Bergen County: the rhythmic crack of a bat and the steady beat of the Ridgewood High School drumline.
Continue reading Play Ball: Ridgewood Baseball Softball Kicks Off the 2026 Season
PJ Blogger: the photo has been edited to focus on the turf at the Ridgewood Earth Day Event , not attack a Volunteer as some of blog trolls did . Lets keep the focus on the issue and not get distracted by silly name calling. Someone clearly droped the ball or thought they could get away with gaslighting the residents .
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Ridgewood, NJ — They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but the latest snapshot from Van Neste Square has left residents saying only one: Really?
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Millburn NJ, From the iconic streets of The Devil Wears Prada to the heartbreaking melodies of Les Misérables, Anne Hathaway is a global powerhouse. But before she was winning Academy Awards, she was a young girl in Millburn, New Jersey, finding her voice at the legendary Paper Mill Playhouse.
Continue reading Anne Hathaway Reveals the New Jersey Theater That Launched Her Career
