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Englewood NJ, The Englewood Police Department recently took to social media with a simple mission: reunite a lost puppy with its owner. Instead, they accidentally created a viral sensation, with hundreds of local residents suddenly showing a brand-new interest in community policing.
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Englewood NJ, The Englewood Board of Education finalized a highly controversial and emotional budget at its latest meeting on May 14, voting to eliminate 54 staff positions for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.
The sweeping cuts come on the heels of a newly approved $86.4 million school budget that includes a 5.7% property tax levy increase for Englewood residents. While board officials insist the reductions were unavoidable due to historic financial deficits, an outpouring of parents, teachers, and administrators warn that the decision will fundamentally harm the quality of education and student safety.
Continue reading Englewood School Board Cuts 54 Positions and Approves 5.7% Tax Hike
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Englewood, NJ — In a major win for New Jersey education, The Elisabeth Morrow School (EMS) has officially been named a 2026 National Gold Star School.
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Englewood NJ, It started with a simple phone call and ended with the loss of a lifetime of savings. The Englewood Police Department is sounding the alarm after a local resident was defrauded of over $1 million in an elaborate, multi-stage tech support scam that is now targeting North Jersey.
photos courtesy of City of Englewood Fire Department
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Englewood NJ, A chaotic scene unfolded at the Cross at Creek Pointe Condominium complex on Thursday, March 19, when a high-speed crash nearly turned into a multi-unit tragedy. What began as a DUI incident quickly escalated into a life-threatening fire and a desperate mental health crisis.
photos courtesy of C. Campbell / J. McLoughlin
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Englewood NJ, a quiet morning in Englewood turned into a scene of heroism and narrow escapes on Friday, March 6, 2026. A massive second-alarm fire ripped through a two-story apartment building on Coriander Way, leaving three residents trapped and forcing a daring rescue.
Continue reading Heroic Rescue in Englewood: 3 Saved by Ladder as Apartment Roof Collapses
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Englewwood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 34-year-old JORLYN PAULINO of New York, NY, for hindering a homicide investigation, which occurred in 2023 in Englewood, NJ. This latest arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Englewood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.
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Englewood NJ, a high-stakes luxury theft in the heart of Bergen County ended in handcuffs just hours after the crime.
On Thursday, January 15, 2026, a Newark man and an Irvington woman allegedly targeted The Hangout, a popular high-end consignment shop located at 8 North Dean Street in Englewood. The duo walked away with a staggering $28,000 worth of designer handbags, sparking a rapid multi-agency manhunt across North Jersey.
Continue reading High-End Consignment Crime: Duo Charged for Bold Daylight Theft in Englewood
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Englerwood NJ, a violent weekend encounter in Englewood has led to the arrest of a local resident now facing a litany of felony charges, including attempted murder.
Continue reading Englewood Shooting: Local Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Sunday Attack
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Englewood NJ, in a move that will reshape the medical landscape of Northern New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health and Englewood Health officially signed a definitive agreement on January 5, 2026, to merge their systems.
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Englewood NJ, a Day of Grief Turns to Discrimination in Englewood. A heartbreaking civil rights and discrimination lawsuit was filed on December 4, 2024, alleging that a man with autism was subjected to verbal abuse and restricted from attending his own father’s funeral at Community Baptist Church on First Street in Englewood, New Jersey.
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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 60-year-old MAURO ALVES-RIBEIRO of Englewood, NJ on charges of sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, endangering the welfare of a child, and hindering an investigation. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Englewood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.
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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 44-year-old ANDREW LABRUNO of Dumont, NJ (employed as a Sergeant with the Jersey City Police Department) on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child. 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.
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Englewood, NJ – The Elisabeth Morrow School (EMS) is proud to announce its selection as a recipient of the 2025 National Blue Ribbon School award, placing it among the nation’s most academically distinguished institutions. After successfully completing the rigorous federal application process, the school was officially notified of its selection by the U.S. Department of Education. Notably, EMS is one of only two private schools in the state of New Jersey to receive this prestigious recognition, cementing its place as a leader in independent education.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Elisabeth Morrow School
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Englewood, NJ – The Elisabeth Morrow School (EMS) is strengthening its commitment to local partnership by dedicating its main athletic space as the Ostfeld Community Field. Following a generous gift from the Ostfeld Family, the field is set to become much more than just a campus asset—it’s poised to be a resource for the entire community.
The official Ostfeld Community Field Naming Dedication took place during the annual EMS Fall Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
