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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — A massive four-alarm fire broke out Saturday afternoon in a three-story brick apartment building at 81 Grand Avenue, drawing emergency response units from multiple neighboring towns and forcing the evacuation of residents.
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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — a local Bergen County furniture store narrowly avoided major structural damage on June 26, when a white SUV crashed through the front of Palisade Furniture, located on the 100 block of South Dean Street.
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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — As scorching temperatures continue to grip the region, the City of Englewood Fire Department has been working tirelessly, responding to over a dozen emergency calls amid the extreme heat.
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Englewood NJ, it was a red-carpet moment for a North Jersey high school this weekend as Dwight-Englewood School celebrated its high school graduation, drawing high-profile guests including supermodel Linda Evangelista and Hollywood actress Salma Hayek.
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Englewood NJ, the Elisabeth Morrow School is proud to announce that their very own Morrow House (Grades 5-8) student council is the recipient of the 2025 ASCA Student Council School of Excellence Award.
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Englewood NJ, a recent lawsuit filed against the City of Englewood claims city officials acted with gross negligence by hiring an after-school aide who was later charged with sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl enrolled in the program.
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Englewood NJ, exciting changes are underway at Flat Rock Brook Nature Preserve in Englewood, NJ! As part of Phase 1 of the Jones Road Streamside Restoration Project, a brand-new 8-foot-wide ADA-accessible bridge has been installed, along with upgraded pathways and ramps.
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Englewood NJ, Firefighters in Englewood Fire Department swiftly responded to a two-alarm fire early Sunday morning, preventing significant damage to nearby businesses. The fire, which broke out at the rear of Prime Automotive on Garrett Place, was brought under control in under an hour, thanks to the rapid efforts of the Englewood Fire Department and mutual aid responders.
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Englewood NJ, an Englewood man was sentenced to 40 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to illegally obtain over $570,000 in COVID-19 unemployment benefits, U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced.
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Englewood NJ, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is alerting residents about potential exposure associated with a confirmed case of measles. Individuals – especially parents, guardians, health care providers, and caregivers – are urged to be aware of the symptoms of this highly contagious virus and to stay up to date with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shots.
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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 61-year-old TYRONE A. PRIOLEAU of Englewood, NJ on charges of attempted murder, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, certain persons not to possess firearms, aggravated assault, and obstruction. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Englewood Police Department under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.
Continue reading Englewood Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges of Two Englewood Residents
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Englewood NJ, Dick Button, a New Jersey native and two-time Olympic gold medalist, passed away on Thursday at the age of 95 in North Salem, N.Y., his daughter confirmed to The Washington Post. Button was not only a pioneer in competitive figure skating but also a revolutionary voice in sports broadcasting, shaping the way the world viewed the sport for decades.
Continue reading Remembering Dick Button: The Legendary Figure Skater Who Transformed the Sport
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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 26-year-old DENZIL BAILEY, 31-year-old IQUWANN QUICK, 34-year-old DWIGHT STEPHENSON, and 27-year-old OSARUMWENSE UZAMERE, all of Queens, NY, on various charges related to an armed robbery and shooting incident. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Englewood Police Department under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.
Continue reading Four New York Men Charged in Armed Parking Garage Robbery and Shooting in Englewood
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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 46-year-old FARHA F. SHARIF of Newark, NJ; and additional charges brought against 22-year-old ALTAMIR L. THORNTON of Newark, NJ; and 22-year-old RAHIEM A. MALDONADO of Newark, NJ in connection with an armed robbery investigation. The arrest and additional charges are the result of a continuing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Englewood Police Department under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.
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Englewood NJ, in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, terror attack in Israel, a Bergen County community has found a powerful way to honor the victims and bring light to Hanukkah.
On Thursday evening, members of the Englewood and Tenafly Jewish communities gathered near the Englewood Municipal Building to dedicate a special menorah. This 5-foot-tall menorah, made from ceramic shards of pottery destroyed in the attack, commemorates Israeli artist Bilha Yinon and 18 of her neighbors who lost their lives in the massacre near Gaza.
