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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Village Council is poised to take a pivotal step regarding the historic Warner Theatre on East Ridgewood Avenue. The council is set to approve a $375,000 bond ordinance to secure an option to purchase property required for establishing a new Performing Arts Center (PAC).
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Reykjavík, Iceland ,In a decisive moment for European geopolitical relations, voters in Iceland delivered a clear verdict to officials in Brussels. On a high-turnout vote exceeding 80%, the nation rejected a bid to restart accession talks on joining the European Union.
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Washington DC, A coalition of House Republicans is stepping up its investigation into New Jersey’s noncitizen voter registration scandal. The probe entered a new phase after lawmakers claimed New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill failed to answer key questions regarding state registration breakdowns and instead redirected criticisms toward federal leadership.
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Ridgewood NJ, Are you a new resident of Ridgewood, New Jersey? Moving to a new community comes with plenty of questions—from local services and parks to upcoming village initiatives. To help you settle in and get connected, the Village Council is hosting an informal welcome gathering designed just for you.
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Ridgewood NJ, As artificial intelligence continues to automate routine tasks and reshape corporate strategy, global consulting firm Ernst & Young (EY) is making a massive $100 million bet on what machines cannot replicate: human skills.
Continue reading Ernst & Young Bets $100 Million That Human Skills Still Beat AI in the Workplace
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — As the new school year kicks off across the Village of Ridgewood, officers from Ridgewood PBA Local #20 were out at Travell Elementary School to extend their warmest wishes and share essential safety reminders for the community.
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Ridgewood NJ, Every August, the exact same ritual unfolds across millions of households. Parents frantically search for back-to-school anxiety tips, schools send home detailed preparation checklists, and mental health articles warn about the “inevitable” stress of returning to the classroom.
Continue reading Are We Accidentally Causing Back-to-School Anxiety? Here’s What Science Says
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Ridgewood NJ, Public opposition to artificial intelligence infrastructure has intensified in local communities across the nation. However, recent findings suggest that part of the outrage may be driven by coordinated foreign disinformation campaigns rather than purely organic grassroots concerns.
Man Spotted Leaving Hasbrouck Heights Route 17 Hotel with ‘Shotgun’ Arrested with Loaded Air Rifle
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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — A report of an armed man walking out of a Route 17 hotel lobby prompted a swift police response and led to the arrest of an Indiana man on Monday, August 31, authorities confirmed.
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Englewood, NJ — A 35-year-old Englewood, New Jersey resident is facing severe federal and state charges after law enforcement officials seized more than 580 pounds (266 kilograms) of cocaine valued at an estimated $10 million.
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HAWTHORNE, NJ — A massive four-alarm structure fire tore through a commercial auto body shop and residential apartments at 136 Goffle Road on Tuesday morning, September 1, 2026, triggering an extensive multi-county mutual aid response.
Continue reading Massive 4th-Alarm Fire Ravages Hawthorne Auto Shop & Apartments on Goffle Road
Between work, school, family, and social obligations, it is easy to feel frustrated. Taking a vacation might not always be possible, so create a peaceful place in your own home.
Make some small adjustments to your environment and habits, and you can turn your living space into a relaxing retreat. Here are several practical ways to calm your mind and body without stepping out your front door.
Continue reading Ways to Relax and De-Stress in the Comfort of Your Home
Good relationships between neighbors are valuable, particularly in close communities where people may live beside one another for many years. However, even a minor property incident can create tension when responsibility and repair costs are unclear.
A vehicle might damage a fence, landscaping work could affect a nearby structure, or construction debris could harm a driveway. The person responsible may initially agree to pay but later stop responding.
Continue reading How a Demand Letter Generator Can Help With a Neighbor Property Damage Dispute
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Just days before the start of the new school year, Ridgewood Public Schools announced the indefinite closure of two major High School athletic fields after independent third-party testing revealed they failed critical safety standards.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Board of Education is actively exploring a public bond referendum to fund essential capital improvements, security upgrades, and structural repairs across the district’s ten schools.
