Mahwah NJ, a 68-year-old man was found unresponsive in a backyard pool on Bedford Road in Mahwah, NJ, on September 6, 2025, and later died, leaving the community reeling. Mahwah police are investigating whether the man drowned or suffered a medical emergency, marking another tragic pool incident in Bergen County. With drowning deaths rising in NJ, this heartbreaking event underscores the need for pool safety in 2025. Here’s what happened and how to stay safe!
MAHWAH, NJ — A long-running leadership dispute within the Ramapough Lenape Nation escalated Tuesday when Chief Dwaine Perry was arrested on a trespassing charge at the Ramapough Community Center, Mahwah police confirmed.
MAHWAH, NJ — Police in Mahwah are searching for two men from Maine and New Hampshire after seizing nearly $19,000 in cash behind a Bergen County hotel earlier this month.
MAHWAH, NJ — Quick thinking by a Mahwah police officer led to the arrest of three Bronx men and a juvenile caught with stolen tax return checks, counterfeit money, and other suspicious items, authorities said.
MAHWAH, NJ — A woman accused of fleeing the scene of a Bergen County hotel stabbing was arrested in Florida more than two months after the alleged crime, according to authorities. Yorhelys Montilla was taken into custody on July 7 at a Florida hotel room, following a coordinated law enforcement effort.
Mahwah NJ, The Mahwah Republican Club recognized three recipients of a scholarship offered by the Club at a recent meeting. The students are graduates of Mahwah High School. (L. to R.) Emmanuel Greenberg, who will attend the University of Alabama, was awarded $500; Mahwah Republican Club President Frank Pallotta; Robert Lockwood, a Club trustee who created the scholarship program; Emily Hauck, who will attend Villanova University, was awarded $1,000, and Audrey Monks who received $250 and will attend the College of the Holy Cross. In addition, a generous supporter of the scholarship program has arranged for Emily and her family to have a private tour of the United States Military Academy at West Point. The students submitted 1,000-word essays addressing the theme “President Donald Trump has had, at times, a cordial relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and has stated he wishes to meet with Xi Jinping, the president of China. What are the advantages and disadvantages of maintaining open lines of communication with nations throughout the world, irrespective of their reputations on the world stage or with the United States?” Each year the Club hosts a fundraising dinner with the proceeds being used to support the scholarships. The Club is a group of township residents who share a mutual love of America and a strong belief in the founding principles of our nation.
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MAHWAH, NJ — In a stunning development, the Township of Mahwah has dramatically reduced its fourth-round affordable housing requirement from 629 units to just three, following a comprehensive revision of its Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. This shift is being hailed as one of the most significant reductions among New Jersey municipalities.
Mahwah NJ, incumbent Assemblymen Bob Auth (R-Old Tappan) and John Azzariti (R-Saddle River) have fended off a spirited GOP primary challenge from Frank Pallotta, a former congressional candidate, in New Jersey’s 39th Legislative District, according to projections from the New Jersey Globe.
The Mahwah Museum proudly announces Les Paul’s 110th Birthday Celebration Tribute Concert, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Ramapo College of New Jersey’s H-Wing Auditorium, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ.
This exciting event honors Mahwah’s own legendary innovator and music icon, Les Paul, whose groundbreaking inventions and artistry forever changed the landscape of music. The concert will feature three dynamic acts, DnA, Ed Laub Quartet, and Tom and Sandy Doyle, celebrating Les Paul’s enduring legacy.
Mahwah NJ, the Skeletal remains that were found on a number of beaches in South Jersey between 1995 and 2013 are now confirmed as belonging to the captain of the 19th century schooner Oriental, thanks to the work of the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) and Ramapo College of New Jersey Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center (IGG).
Mahwah NJ, a 15-year-old boy from Mahwah has been charged in connection with the assault and car theft of a woman in Suffern, New York, after a shocking turn of events during what was supposed to be a routine lawn mowing job.
Mahwah NJ, a 53-year-old North Jersey man, identified as Russ Semeran, was arrested on Sunday, May 18, in Walton County, Florida, for allegedly making terroristic threats against New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.
Mahwah NJ, just in time for summer, Darlington County Park is set to reopen its popular swimming lakes and Wibit Splash Zone on Saturday, May 24 at 10 a.m., according to Bergen County officials.
