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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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 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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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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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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County Commissioners repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims to justify what many viewed as an unnecessary and environmentally destructive project
by John Dinice Republican Candidate for Bergen County Commissioner
Mahwah NJ, In light of the recent articles, “Bergen County rejects 500-foot tower in Highlands area” (The Record, January 28, 2026) and “Bergen County rejects Ramapo reservation cell tower” (Suburban News, February 5, 2026), regarding the proposed communications tower at Ramapo Valley Reservation, it is important to clarify what actually transpired.
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Mahwah NJ, Attention Mahwah homeowners and local business owners! Are you ready to paint the town red, white, and blue?
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, Mahwah Recreation is calling on the community to show off their hometown pride. This is your chance to turn your front porch or storefront into a patriotic masterpiece—but you have to act fast. Registration officially closes this Friday, May 15!
Continue reading Deadline Alert: Is Your Mahwah Home Ready for America’s 250th Birthday?
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MAHWAH, NJ – For 35 years, she was a ghost in the system. Found dead in an Albuquerque motel in 1991, the 18-year-old girl known only as “Becca Doe” remained unidentified for decades—until a team of students at Ramapo College stepped in to restore her identity.
