Totowa, NJ — Calls for comprehensive election reform are sweeping New Jersey after state officials acknowledged that roughly 6,600 non-citizens were erroneously registered to vote through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) system between June 2023 and June 2024.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — In a major victory for local public health and water safety, Ridgewood Water announced that 11 of its 12 brand-new, state-of-the-art PFAS treatment facilities are expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — History made a special stop at Ridgewood High School on Thursday, July 16th, when the iconic Stanley Cup arrived on campus alongside a familiar face in Ridgewood athletics.
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Ridgewood , NJ — A sudden wave of severe weather slammed North Jersey on Tuesday, leaving residents wondering if a tornado touched down while flash flooding stranded motorists and shut down major highways.
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Paramus NJ, From state capitals to local town halls, opposition to artificial intelligence infrastructure is surging. When New York Governor Kathy Hochul enacted a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers via executive order, it became the nation’s first statewide ban—a trend echoing in other states like Texas, where restrictions on rural development are gaining traction. In New Jersey both Jersey City and Paramus move to ban data centers .
Continue reading Luddites Seize the Agenda on Data Center Debate
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Wyckoff NJ, Emergency crews with the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department responded to a commercial building on Franklin Avenue this afternoon following reports of heavy smoke inside the structure.
Continue reading Heavy Smoke Report at Wyckoff Commercial Building Triggers Emergency Fire Response
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Ridgewood NJ, Torrential morning downpours on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, led to sudden flash flooding across local roadways in Ridgewood, New Jersey, leaving two drivers stranded in rising floodwaters along a notorious low-lying underpass.
NJ Motor Vehicle Software Error Led to Registration of 6,600 Non-Citizens, Officials Confirm
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Trenton NJ, A major system glitch at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) led to the improper voter registration of roughly 6,600 non-U.S. citizens between June 2023 and June 2024, state officials announced Tuesday.
When you invest in custom packaging, the insert inside the box can be just as important as the box itself. A well-designed insert keeps your product secure, improves presentation, and can even make the unboxing experience feel more premium.
Two of the most common options are foam and cardboard inserts. Both can protect products and keep them organized, but they serve different purposes. So, how do you decide which one is right for your packaging?
Continue reading How Do I Choose Between Foam and Cardboard Inserts?
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A weekend doesn’t always have to include flights, hotel reservations, or long road trips to feel refreshing. Sometimes the most satisfying escape happens just a few steps from the front door. A well-planned staycation offers the chance to slow down, disconnect from everyday responsibilities, and return to Monday feeling genuinely rested without the stress that often comes with travel.
Continue reading Weekend Staycation Ideas That Actually Feel Like a Break
When people think about a legal case, they often picture courtroom arguments, dramatic testimony, or settlement negotiations. Those moments certainly matter, but they represent only a small part of the work involved. Long before a lawsuit is filed or negotiations begin, a great deal of preparation takes place behind the scenes.
Continue reading What Happens Behind the Office Door Before a Case Ever Begins
If you’ve spent any time comparing coding models this year, you’ve probably run into both of these names. GLM-5.2 and DeepSeek V4 Pro both showed up in 2026 with the same pitch — huge context windows, open weights, and coding chops that supposedly rival the big proprietary names. But “rivals the big names” isn’t the same as “right for your project,” and these two models are actually built around pretty different ideas of what good coding help looks like.
Continue reading GLM-5.2 vs DeepSeek V4 Pro: Which One Holds Up Better on Real Coding Work?
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey remains the last state in the nation where drivers are prohibited from pumping their own gas—and residents want to keep it that way.
Continue reading Don’t Touch That Pump! New Jersey Voters Firmly Reject Self-Service Gas in New Poll
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Trenton NJ, Following the successful hosting of FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce has issued an official statement commending the state’s leadership, transit operations, and local businesses for executing a world-class global event.
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Fort Lee NJ, The family of Victoria Lee—a 25-year-old woman fatally shot by a Fort Lee police officer in July 2024 during a mental health crisis—has officially filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit.
