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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes workplace skills and classroom learning, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) unveiled a comprehensive, bipartisan back-to-school agenda designed to modernize K-12 education while reinforcing core learning fundamentals.
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Ridgewood NJ, As students head back to the classroom across the Village of Ridgewood, local safety remains a top priority. Returning to their vital roles in the community, three dedicated Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEOs) are officially back on duty, providing protection, guidance, and a reassuring presence for students and staff.
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Ridgewood NJ, Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the unofficial end of summer, bringing heavy traffic as thousands of New Jersey residents and visitors head to local beaches, state parks, and lakes. With sunny, dry weather forecasted, the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) are urging motorists and boaters to prioritize safety during the holiday travel surge.
Continue reading NJ State Police Increase Patrols for Labor Day Weekend Safety
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NEWARK, N.J. — After nearly a decade of producing award-winning whiskey, gin, rum, and vodka in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood, All Points West Distillery is closing its New Jersey operations. Founder Gil Spaier and business partner Kate Zuckerman announced plans to relocate the business to Kingston, New York, citing New Jersey’s restrictive regulatory landscape.
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WALDWICK, N.J. — A two-vehicle collision sent one driver to the hospital and resulted in a traffic summons on Saturday morning, September 5, 2026.
Continue reading Waldwick Rollover Crash: Driver Injured in Saturday Morning Two-Car Collision
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Hackensack NJ, A routine afternoon in Bergen County took a life-saving turn when quick-thinking law enforcement officers revived an unresponsive elderly motorist stranded at a busy Hackensack intersection.
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Wallington, NJ – At a recent Bergen County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting, County Executive Jim Tedesco and local officials proudly named Michael Perry of Wallington, NJ, as the September Veteran of the Month.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Schwarz has announced a comprehensive remediation plan to safely reopen the athletic fields at Ridgewood High School (RHS) following flood damage.
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MONTVALE, NJ — In a major win for Bergen County’s commercial development, New York-based coffee roaster and manufacturer Stack Street Coffee has officially relocated to Montvale, New Jersey.
Continue reading Major New York Coffee Roaster Just Moved Its Headquarters to Montvale
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey’s film and television industry is experiencing unprecedented expansion, transforming the state into a premier destination for major entertainment productions. Driven by aggressive state tax incentives, local infrastructure growth, and strategic proximity to New York City, the Garden State has rapidly emerged as a powerhouse for film and media creation.
Across the United States, late summer is when fence lines, deck footings, and sign posts get built before autumn ground conditions arrive. Crews study bits closely and rarely study the auger drive that turns them, even though that unit sets what a day can accomplish.
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New Milford NJ, An unauthorized late-night party at a Bergen County swim club descended into chaos last Sunday, drawing a massive police response from six neighboring municipalities and leaving local officials demanding answers.
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Newark NJ, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is preparing for a massive holiday surge, projecting approximately 6.6 million travelers to pass through regional airports and vehicular crossings during the peak 6-day Labor Day period (Thursday, Sept. 3 – Tuesday, Sept. 8).
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell is currently the subject of an internal investigation initiated by Governor Mikie Sherrill’s administration. The inquiry centers on allegations of inappropriate behavior toward women, as well as potential ethics violations concerning purported offers of state employment.
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Washington DC, In an unusual twist to international diplomacy, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suggested that trade negotiations with the United States cannot move forward constructively until the Trump administration stops posting internet memes and “throwing shade” at America’s northern neighbor.
Continue reading Canada Demands End to U.S. “Memes and Shade” as Trade Talks Stall
