courtesy of Bergen County Historical Society
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco is ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War.
Continue reading Bergen County Gears Up for the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, with National Coffee Day around the corner and Americans consuming 491 million cups of coffee every day, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best Coffee Cities in America, as well as expert commentary. Alongside that report, WalletHub also released its list of top coffee deals and discounts offered by retailers during the holiday.
Continue reading WalletHub Rates 2023’s Best Coffee Cities in America + National Coffee Day Deals
Above: Draft rendering of the proposed inclusive playground at Riverside County Park prepared by MKW Associates
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, the Board of County Commissioners, and the County’s Parks Department are proud to announce that the County of Bergen recently received a matching $1 million grant from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and the Garden State Preservation Trust (GSPT) to construct a completely inclusive playground at Riverside County Park – South, located in the Borough of North Arlington and the Township of Lyndhurst.
Continue reading County of Bergen to Construct Completely Inclusive Playground
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, almost two weeks after Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said, “Let me make this crystal clear: the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail extension into Bergen County is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. This project, which is critically important for the residents and businesses of one of the most densely populated regions in the nation, holds the key to alleviating congestion, meeting the ever-growing mass transit demands of our community, and ultimately fostering a healthier and sustainable environment for all,” said County Executive Jim Tedesco.
photos courtesy of County Executive Jim Tedesco.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department are excited to announce the installation of brand new, upgraded comfort station facilities at all Bergen County golf courses.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department announce the Revolutionary War Roundtable Speaker Series, a free lecture series that is the first of planned events by the Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs to commemorate Bergen County’s 250th anniversary. The first lecture in the series will take place on Wednesday, September 13th at 7pm in the One Bergen County Plaza 4th Floor Learning Center in Hackensack, NJ.
Continue reading Commemorating Bergen County’s 250th Anniversary!
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of SHENGJIN WU (DOB: 4/16/1992; married; employed as a casino dealer) of 511 Andrea Drive, Willow Grove, PA, on a charge of money laundering. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
photo courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco called ,”Addiction is a public health crisis that can only be alleviated through broader access to stigma-free treatment and education. That is why we have deployed Narcan, the life-saving medication, in all our County facilities to combat this crisis and promote mental health and drug awareness.”
Continue reading Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco: “Addiction is a public health crisis”
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, want to learn to run but are feeling anxious about taking that first step? Local classes start this week!
Continue reading North Jersey Masters progressive 8-week learn-to-run program
PJ blogger using the Light Rail in Jersey City
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Englewood NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco says Bergen County residents deserve efficient, sustainable, and accessible transportation options, and that he is “absolutely APPALLED that such little progress has been made on this project.”
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Teteboro NJ, join Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco this weekend for our #CleartheShelters event at the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center! Saturday, August 26th from 12pm-4pm, and Sunday, August 27th from 1pm-4pm! Come on down and find your next fur-ever friend!
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Trenton NJ, On August 14, 2023, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) issued 27 stop-work orders to Boston Market locations across the state after finding multiple violations of workers’ rights, including more than $600,000 in back wages owed to 314 workers.
photo by ArtChick Photography https://artchickphotography.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the website NICHE came out with its 2023 Best Places to Live in New Jersey and Ridgewood came in at number 4, just behind neighbor Ho-Ho-Kus at Number 3. Other Bergen county towns that made the list include River Edge at #5 , Closter #6 , Harrington Park #8, Old Tappan #13 , Haworth #14, Allendale #16, and neighbor Glen Rock #23 rounding out the top 25.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Alpine NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of TYSEAN WARE (DOB: 1/08/2003; single; unemployed), currently incarcerated at Morris County Jail; DAVID CURETON (DOB: 2/02/2003; single; unemployed), currently incarcerated at Monmouth County Jail; OLAJAWAN DAVIS-FLEMING (DOB: 2/17/1996; single; unemployed) of 783 South 12th Street, Newark, NJ; KHYREE LAWRENCE (DOB: 12/02/2003; single; unemployed) of 26 Eaton Place, East Orange, NJ; SHAQUAN WHITE (DOB: 10/20/2002; single; unemployed) of 74 South 13th Street, Newark, NJ; and ALI HALL (DOB: 10/28/2001; single; unemployed) currently incarcerated at Essex County Jail, on charges of burglary, theft, attempted burglary, weapons offenses, receiving stolen property, terroristic threats, and conspiracy. The arrests are the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
Continue reading Six Men Charged in December 2022 Bergen County Crime Wave
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, local outdoor craft, art, antiques and street fairs:
Continue reading Local Craft, Art , Antique and Street Fairs in Ho-Ho-Kus, Westwood and Ridgewood
