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Mahwah NJ, a serious crash occurred on Monday afternoon, January 13, along Route 17 southbound in Mahwah, New Jersey, resulting in heavy damage to three vehicles, including a Porsche SUV that rolled onto its driver’s side.
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Mahwah NJ, a year after the iconic Sheraton Crossroads Hotel in Mahwah closed its doors, the fate of the towering 22-story building and its surrounding 140-acre property remains undecided.
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Mahwah NJ, an unoccupied coach bus caught fire Saturday morning, December 28, on Route 17 in Mahwah, prompting a swift response from local emergency teams.
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Mahwah NJ, nature can be awe-inspiring, but when it comes knocking at your doorstep, it demands attention. Frank T. Pallotta, a Mahwah resident, recently discovered a deer carcass mere steps from his front door. The unmistakable signs of a coyote attack hit close to home—literally.
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Mahwah NJ, get ready for a magical evening at the Mahwah Museum this holiday season! On Friday, December 20, 2024, Santa Claus will make his annual visit, bringing holiday cheer to families and children of all ages.
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Mahwah NJ, The historic Crocker Mansion, a sprawling 58-room estate nestled in the Ramapo Mountains, is officially back on the market. Once seized from a billionaire fraudster, the 120-year-old property is now listed for $33 million, offering a rare chance to own a piece of Gilded Age luxury in New Jersey.
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Mahwah NJ, the Mahwah Public Schools are gearing up for a new chapter in strategic planning, and they’re inviting the community to be part of the conversation. With the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan nearing its conclusion, the district is hosting a series of public meetings to reflect on progress and chart a course for the next five years.
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Mahwah NJ, this weekend, the Ramapough Munsee Lenape Tribe invites the community to its second annual craft fair in Mahwah, New Jersey. The event offers a unique opportunity to explore the artistry and traditions of this local Indigenous tribe while supporting their cultural heritage.
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Mahwah NJ, an arrest has been made in connection with a robbery at a convenience store in Mahwah last month. Rafael Rodriguez, of the Bronx, was taken into custody for his alleged involvement in the incident, the Mahwah Police Department announced on Wednesday.
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Mahwah NJ, in a move to accelerate improvements on the long-stalled “Town Center” properties, Mahwah Township has added “condemnation” to its redevelopment designation for the site, located at the southwest corner of East Ramapo Avenue and Franklin Turnpike. The decision, recently approved by the Planning Board and Township Council, aims to motivate property owners to clean up and repair the 3.4-acre site.
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Mahwah NJ, a Mahwah resident has filed a lawsuit against the township, its police department, and three local hunters, alleging he was the victim of a malicious swatting incident that endangered his life and the lives of his loved ones.
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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah Councilwoman Janet Ariemma confirmed that yesterday, she mailed a party declaration form to the Bergen County Superintendent of Elections, changing her affiliation from Unaffiliated to Republican.
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Mahwah NJ, after five decades of dead ends and unanswered questions, an arrest has been made in the 1974 murder of Mary Schlais, a hitchhiker traveling from Minneapolis to Chicago. The breakthrough came not from traditional police work alone but through the cutting-edge genetic sleuthing of the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center (IGG), marking a milestone achievement for the New Jersey-based team.
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Mahwah NJ, in a remarkable act of bravery, Mahwah Police officers are being celebrated for saving a driver from his vehicle moments before it was engulfed in flames. The incident, which took place on October 19 on Route 287, involved a serious late-night crash between a car and a large tractor-trailer.
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Mahwah NJ, in a landmark achievement, the Land Conservancy of New Jersey has been honored with the 2024 National Land Trust Excellence Award for establishing New Jersey’s first Indigenous land trust. This historic milestone, marked by the preservation of the 54-acre Split Rock Mountain sacred to the Ramapough Lenape Nation, has catapulted the organization into national recognition. The prestigious award was presented by the Land Trust Alliance at the National Land Conservation Conference in Providence, Rhode Island, this past September.
