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Major I-287 Rollover Crash: Overturned Dump Truck Spills Debris, Sends 4 to Hospital

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I-287 Cash Sends 4 to Hospital

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Mahwah NJ, A serious multi-vehicle crash shut down lanes and caused severe traffic delays on Interstate 287 North in Mahwah on Saturday afternoon.

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Delaware Man Charged After Bus Assault and Unlawful Restraint on NJ Route 17 in Mahwah

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Delaware Man Charged Following Sexual Assault on Route 17 Bus in Mahwah

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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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Guitar Legend Les Paul’s Historic Mahwah Home Demolished: Inside the $40M Estate Conflict and Family Backlash

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Inside the Les Paul Estate Drama: Foundation Assets, Missing Family Notice, and a Bulldozed Legacy

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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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Lightning Strikes Mahwah! 3 Lucky NJ Lottery Winners Hit Big on the Exact Same Day

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Mahwah’s $500K Scratch-Off Win Highlights Major Lucky Streak Across Bergen County

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MAHWAH, NJ — Lady Luck hit Mahwah in a big way last Wednesday after three separate lottery players walked away with massive prizes—all on the very same day.

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Inside the $M Transformation of Mahwah’s Historic 1891 Darlington Schoolhouse in Mahwah

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The Historic Transformation: How Mahwah’s 1891 Darlington Schoolhouse Became the Trail Conference Headquarters

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Mahwah NJ, Built in 1891 as a gift from Theodore Havemeyer and Alfred B. Darling to the town of Mahwah, New Jersey, the Darlington Schoolhouse stands as a remarkably restored 19th-century landmark. While it served local students until the 1940s, its journey from an abandoned historic site to a thriving modern center for environmental stewardship is a masterclass in historic preservation and community action.

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How a 2-Acre Mahwah Farm Is Rewriting the Playbook on Sustainable Agriculture in Bergen County

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Bergen County & NJ Leaders Tour MEVO Fresh Roots Farm: A Model for Sustainable Agriculture in Mahwah

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MAHWAH, NJ — Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, alongside representatives from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (including Deputy Assistant Secretary Atchison) and members of the NJ Board of Agriculture, recently visited the Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization (MEVO) Fresh Roots Farm to observe its innovative organic farming and sustainability practices firsthand.

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This NY Yankees Game is More Than Just a Matchup—It’s a Community’s Tribute to a Local Legend

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For the Ramapough Mountain Nation, an upcoming trip to Yankee Stadium is set to be a powerful evening of community, connection, and tribute

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Mahwah NJ, Sometimes, baseball is about more than what happens on the diamond. For the Ramapough Mountain Nation, an upcoming trip to Yankee Stadium is set to be a powerful evening of community, connection, and tribute.

The Ramapough Mountain Indians, Inc. have announced a special community outing to a New York Yankees game, dedicated to honoring the life and memory of Tony Powell—a deeply missed community member and one of the most devoted Yankees fans you could ever meet.

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Car ‘Catapults’ Off Route 17 Into Second Floor of a Mahwah Building; Teen Charged with DWI

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Car ‘Catapults’ Off Route 17 into Second Floor of Mahwah Building; Teen Driver Charged with DWI

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MAHWAH, NJ — A harrowing midnight crash on a major Bergen County highway left local authorities stunned after a vehicle literally went airborne, slamming directly into the second story of a commercial structure.

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Toll Brothers Steps In: New 60-Unit Townhouse Complex Proposed for Old Mahwah Post Office Site

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New Plans Unveiled: Toll Brothers Proposes 60-Unit Townhouse Development for Former Mahwah Post Office Site

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Mahwah NJ, A prime piece of real estate in Bergen County is officially one step closer to getting a major face-lift. Luxury home builder Toll Brothers, operating as Toll Mahwah LLC, has submitted a formal proposal to construct a 60-unit townhouse complex on the 3.4-acre lot where the former Mahwah post office once stood.

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Mahwah Road Rage Escalates: Local Man Jailed After Allegedly Choking 78-Year-Old Over Traffic Stop

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Shocking Road Rage in Mahwah: Man Charged with Strangling 78-Year-Old Landscaper Over School Bus Stop

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Mahwah NJ, A horrifying incident of road rage in Bergen County has left an elderly couple shaken and a local resident behind bars. A 45-year-old Mahwah man faces serious assault charges after allegedly attacking a 78-year-old landscaper and his 68-year-old wife—all because they followed the law and stopped for a school bus.

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Hawthorne Man Arrested After Multi-Agency Bergen County Child Sexual Assault Investigation

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Bergen County Police Arrest Sex Offender Following Alleged Assaults on Minor in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, A multi-agency law enforcement investigation in Bergen County has resulted in the arrest of a Hawthorne, New Jersey man on multiple severe felony charges, including the sexual assault of a minor and violating sex offender registration laws.

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Mahwah Streets Get a Red, White, and Blue Makeover for America’s 250th Anniversary

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Mahwah Streets Get a Patriotic Upgrade for America’s 250th Anniversary

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Mahwah NJ, If you have driven past Veterans Park recently, you have likely noticed a vibrant, patriotic transformation on the local roadways.

In preparation for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the Township of Mahwah has officially upgraded the streets surrounding the park with custom patriotic painting. The new look serves as a community tribute to the nation’s milestone anniversary and honors local veterans.

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Mahwah Commemorates a Local Legend: Corporate Drive to Feature New “Joanne Becker Way” Street Sign

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Joanne Becker retirement Mahwah NJ street sign

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Mahwah NJ, It isn’t every day that a community renames a piece of its landscape to honor a single individual. But after nearly four decades of unwavering dedication, the Township of Mahwah is doing exactly that to celebrate one of its most impactful public servants.

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As NJ Braces for July 1st Fuel Tax Hike, Route 17 Gas Attendant Catches Drive-Away Motorist

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Busted on Route 17! Eagle-Eyed NJ Gas Attendant Thwarts Drive-Away Theft as State Braces for Fuel Tax Hike

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MAHWAH, NJ — A driver who attempted to pull off a “dash and gas” at a busy Route 17 truck stop was quickly tracked down by local authorities, thanks to the quick reflexes of a sharp-eyed station employee.

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Ramapough Mountain Indians Announce 4th Annual Family Day in Mahwah

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Ramapough Mountain Indians Announce 4th Annual Family Day in Mahwah

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MAHWAH, NJ — The Ramapough Mountain Indians Inc. have announced the upcoming 4th Annual Ramapough Family Day, inviting all tribal members to gather for a day of community, celebration, and culture.

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