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Westwood Launches 24/7 Food Waste Composting Pilot Built by Local Eagle Scout

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Westwood Launches Pilot Composting Program to Reduce Waste and Cut Town Costs

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Westwood NJ, A long-awaited environmental initiative has officially arrived in Westwood, New Jersey. Spearheaded by Council Liaison Erin Collins and the Westwood Environmental Advisory Committee—with vital help from local Troop 350 Eagle Scout Nico Doell—the Borough has launched its pilot food waste composting program.

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Safe and Sound: Paramus Police Confirm Missing Teen Has Been Found

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Missing Paramus Teen Khalia Simpson Found Safe, Police Confirm

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Paramus NJ, The Paramus Police Department has confirmed that 15-year-old Khalia Simpson, who was reported missing after being last seen in the area of E. Midland Avenue, has been located safe and unharmed.

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IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix: Over 215,000 Spectators Pack National Mall Street Circuit

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Historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix Brings High-Speed IndyCar Racing to the National Mall

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Washington DC, The inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. delivered an unforgettable spectacle over the weekend, drawing over 215,000 spectators to the heart of the nation’s capital. Serving as the capstone motor racing event for America’s 250th birthday celebration, the event marked the first time race cars have ever sped through the iconic streets surrounding the National Mall.

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Ridgewood’s Thin Line: Why a Village-Promoted Library Event Has Local Taxpayers Demanding Answers

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Ridgewood’s Thin Line: Public Resources, Private Sales

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Ridgewood NJ, Don’t get us wrong—we love Bookends. For years, the beloved local bookstore built its business and stellar reputation around bringing high-profile authors to Ridgewood at its downtown location.

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Ridgewood High School Cheer Fundraiser Sparks Social Media Chatter Over Unintended Slang Design

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Somebody Should Have Thought This Through: Ridgewood Cheer Spirit Wear Design Raises Eyebrows

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Ridgewood NJ, School fundraisers are usually a straightforward affair—a great way to support student athletes while showing off some local pride. However, a recent online apparel store for the Ridgewood High School Varsity Cheer team has residents in Ridgewood, NJ doing a double take.

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Heated Courtside Clash: Enes Kanter Freedom Tossed From WNBA Game After T-Shirt Confrontation

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Former NBA Player Enes Kanter Freedom Escorted Out of WNBA Game Following Courtside Clash

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Chicago Il, a tense courtside interaction led to former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom being escorted out of a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky.

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Flood Relief Impasse: Westwood Mayor Pushes BPU to Subpoena Veolia Water Data

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Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo Demands Veolia Water Share Woodcliff Lake Reservoir Data for Flood Study

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Westwood NJ, Flooding in the Pascack Valley remains a pressing concern for local residents, and Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo is pushing state officials and private water management to take immediate action.

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Lawsuit Battle Escalates: Paramus Denies “Rigged” Police Promotions and Demands Dismissal

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Paramus Officials Fire Back at Officer’s Lawsuit Alleging “Rigged” Police Promotions

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Paramus NJ, The Borough of Paramus and its police leadership are strongly pushing back against allegations made by a longtime officer who claims favoritism and nepotism repeatedly blocked his career advancement. Officials have filed a formal response in court, denying all wrongdoing and requesting that the lawsuit be dismissed entirely.

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Sunday Stabbing in Hawthorne Sends One to Regional Trauma Center as Police and Paramedics Swarm Multi-Family Home

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Emergency Responders Swarm Hawthorne Neighborhood Following Sunday Stabbing Incident

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Hawthorne NJ, An emergency medical response mobilized on Sunday afternoon, August 23, following a stabbing in a Hawthorne residential neighborhood. First responders rushed to a multi-family dwelling on the 200 block of Westervelt Avenue after reports of a violent encounter.

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Ukraine Political Crisis: Fired Defense Minister Demands Answers From Zelensky Over Inner-Circle Money Laundering

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Kyiv’s Drone Architect Turns on Zelensky as Black Sea Truce Collapses

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KYIV, Ukraine, Ukraine is facing a double blow of internal political unrest and escalating external conflict. Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Ukrainian Defense Minister credited with pioneering Kyiv’s revolutionary drone warfare strategy, has publicly turned against President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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A Guide to Visiting the Rivers of East Tennessee

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Anyone heading to the eastern edge of Tennessee for a few days will spend more time near moving water than they probably planned to. Streams run through nearly every valley in this part of the state, and the roads, towns, and trails all follow them because there was nowhere else to go. That makes water the easiest thing to build a trip around. It sets the scenery, it cools the air in July, and it holds most of the outdoor activity worth doing here. Knowing a little about how to approach it makes for a far better few days.

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Neuropeptide Cream and the Future of Advanced Skincare

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45Skincare science has evolved dramatically over the past two decades, moving far beyond simple moisturizers and basic SPF protection. Today, the most sophisticated formulations target the skin at a cellular and neurological level, addressing the root causes of aging rather than simply masking its visible effects. Among the most exciting developments in this space is the emergence of neuropeptide-based skincare — a category that is quietly reshaping how dermatologists, estheticians, and informed consumers think about long-term skin health. Whether you are building a routine from scratch or refining an already thoughtful regimen, understanding the science behind these ingredients can make a meaningful difference in your results.

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The ‘Debasement Trade’ Is Back: Did Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Just Spark Bitcoin’s Next Massive Bull Run?

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Did Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Just Trigger Bitcoin’s Next Bull Cycle?

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New York Wall Street , Bitcoin sentiment has turned aggressively bullish following strategic financial moves from the U.S. Treasury and growing regulatory clarity from the White House.

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Suspended Hackensack School Chief Secretly Made Over $200K Consulting for NYC

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Suspended Hackensack School Chief Collected $200K+ in NYC Consulting Fees

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Hackensack NJ, Former Hackensack Public Schools Superintendent Thomas McBryde Jr.—who was suspended in June 2025 amidst a massive district financial crisis—is facing renewed scrutiny after records revealed his private firm earned more than $200,000 consulting for New York City schools.

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March 8, 1979: How a Mass Hijab Protest in Tehran Sparked a 40-Year Fight for Freedom

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March 8, 1979: The Untold Story of the Day Iranian Women Marched for Their Freedom

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Tehran Iran, on March 8, 1979, tens of thousands of Iranian women poured into the streets of Tehran. Just weeks prior, many of these same women had marched side-by-side with men to overthrow the Shah during the Iranian Revolution.

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