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Ridgewood NJ, Local high school athletic schedules face major disruptions this fall season following an urgent update regarding community sports facilities. Latest surface testing results confirm that both Stadium Field and Stevens Field have failed mandatory shock-absorption evaluations, forcing an immediate, temporary shutdown of both locations.
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Ridgewood NJ, Following the sudden, indefinite closures of both Stadium Field and Stevens Field at Ridgewood High School (RHS), local officials are stepping in to ensure youth sports can proceed this fall.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools officially kick off the new academic year on Tuesday, September 1. As neighborhood streets fill with walking students, school buses, and morning drop-off traffic, local officials and district leaders urge all drivers to exercise heightened caution and vigilance throughout the community.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools Reopen Tuesday: Back-to-School Traffic Safety Guide
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Ridgewood NJ, Twenty-five years after the solemn morning of September 11, 2001, the Village of Ridgewood continues to honor, remember, and reflect on the tragic events that altered our nation forever.
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Washington DC, The U.S. State Department, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is preparing what could become the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history. The sweeping immigration enforcement measure targets up to 200,000 foreign nationals holding temporary visitor visas who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.
Continue reading Historic Immigration Scam Crackdown: Largest Mass Visa Revocation in US History
Most people wait until a room feels like a sauna before they do anything about it. By then, the fix is expensive, the wait for a technician is long, and the damage to your equipment may already be done. Running through a short list of home checks before the serious heat arrives is one of the highest-value habits a homeowner can build. This is not about a full renovation. It is about knowing exactly where to look, in order of impact, so nothing gets missed.
Continue reading What to Check Around Your Home Before Summer Heat Takes Over
Roughly 1 in 5 American workers signs in from home. Most of them assume that working remotely automatically means fewer rules, more freedom, and fewer legal headaches. That assumption is quietly costing workers real money, real jobs, and real legal standing every year.
Remote work did not create a rights-free zone. Your employer’s obligations to you don’t dissolve when your commute disappears. What changed is how those obligations apply, and the gap between what workers believe and what the law actually says has never been wider.
Continue reading What Remote Workers Get Wrong About Their Workplace Rights
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Ridgewood NJ, Downtown Ridgewood turned into a full-fledged movie set this week as Adam Sandler and the star-studded ensemble of Grown Ups 3 officially kicked off production on East Ridgewood Avenue.
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Ridgewood NJ, Maintaining public safety and community trust is a top priority for Ridgewood Water. Whether utility crews are performing routine system maintenance, responding to emergency service calls, or working on major infrastructure upgrades in your neighborhood, knowing how to identify authorized personnel is essential for home security.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Issues Safety Reminder: How to Identify Authorized Utility Workers
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Transit posted a net financial loss of nearly $4 million while providing transit services during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though agency leadership noted the tournament performed far better financially than standard special events at MetLife Stadium.
Continue reading NJ Transit Reports $3.9M Deficit from FIFA World Cup Operations at MetLife Stadium
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Mahwah NJ, A Delaware man faces multiple criminal charges after reportedly assaulting a fellow passenger aboard an interstate bus traveling through Bergen County, New Jersey.
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Mahwah NJ, A home holds family arguments, celebrations, scratched floors, favorite chairs, and ordinary objects that only become irreplaceable after they are gone.
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Jersey City NJ, What began as the theft of a rare luxury sailboat from a Hudson County, New Jersey marina ended in a deadly shootout nearly 200 miles away in New England.
Digital Access and Debate: Ridgewood Council Candidate Raises Censorship Concerns
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Ridgewood NJ, As the election season heats up in Ridgewood, discussions regarding candidate access, platform censorship, and digital media transparency have taken center stage.
Continue reading Ridgewood Council Candidate Raises Concerns Over Access to Major Community Forum
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Newark NJ, A federal appeals court has refused to dismiss criminal charges against U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.), ruling that her constitutional immunity does not protect her against allegations of physically assaulting federal agents during a high-profile detention center incident.
