Mahwah NJ, Ramapo College of New Jersey has once again been named to Forbes’ America’s Best Colleges for 2024, retaining its top 10 national ranking for public medium-sized schools. Only 500 four-year schools were selected after careful review of data points that include alumni salary, student debt load, graduation rate, return on investment, retention rate, and Forbes American Leaders List.
Mahwah NJ, Mahwah High School student has turned a woodshop class project into a fully functional boat. Lukas Hart, who grew up in a boating family, launched the 11-foot, 450-pound boat that he designed and built in his advanced woodshop and furniture design class.
Mahwah NJ, the Ramapo College of New Jersey Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center (IGG) has aided law enforcement across the country in cold cases since opening its doors in December 2022. Now, students in the IGG Certificate Program were able to use existing IGG technology for a hot case this time, leading to the successful identification of the decedent in a St. Louis County Medical Examiner’s Office hot case named “St. Louis John Doe.”
Mahwah NJ, at the Bergen County Public Safety Operations Center in Mahwah, dispatchers work tirelessly, illuminated by the glow of multiple screens that display crucial maps, logs, and other information. Each call is met with the standard greeting, “nine-one-one, where’s your emergency?”—a lifeline for those in need across the county. As of July 1st, 911 services provided by Bergen County are now free for its municipalities, marking a significant milestone in the county’s efforts to regionalize emergency services.
Mahwah NJ, two weeks after Tropical Storm Debby caused significant flooding near the Mahwah train station, Mayor Jim Wysocki has expressed relief that long-awaited repairs are finally underway. The area had been prone to flooding for about a year due to a broken culvert near the tracks, and Wysocki had previously criticized NJ Transit for their slow response.
Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOURDEN BATTLE, 24, of Tobyhanna, PA, on the charge of theft by extortion. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
Mahwah NJ, the former Sheraton Crossroads hotel site is set for a significant transformation following the approval of amendments to its redevelopment plan. The township council has sanctioned an increase in the potential maximum square footage for new buildings from 1.7 million to 4 million square feet on the 140-acre property located at the intersection of routes 17, 87, and 287.
Mahwah, NJ – Early on the morning of July 21, 2024, a black bear was spotted climbing multiple fences and dropping into the backyard of a home at 222 East Crescent in Mahwah. This incident, which occurred at approximately 6:20 AM, is a stark reminder of the growing presence of black bears in New Jersey.
Mahwah NJ, after nearly two decades of anticipation, the long-awaited permanent cell tower at Fire Company 3 off Rozanski Lane in Mahwah is finally set to be fully operational. By July 4, three major phone carriers will be activated on the new tower.
Mahwah NJ, Mahwah High School’s Habitat for Humanity Club believes they can, and they’ve set out to prove it this year. The students took on this staggering challenge with the aim of capping off their year-long fundraising efforts with a grand event: a volleyball tournament for students, alumni, and faculty on June 17.
Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 67-year-old TERENCE J. COTTER of Delray Beach, FL on a charge of assault by auto. 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 Mahwah Police Department under the direction of Chief Timothy O’Hara.
Mahwah NJ, scholarships in the amounts of $1,000, $500 and $250 will be awarded to three high school seniors who live in Mahwah. The theme of the essay scholarship is “In this election year what are the top three challenges the president will face and how do they rectify it?” The scholarship is offered to any high school senior who lives in Mahwah and who will attend college or a trade school post-graduation. Students of any political party affiliation may apply. Essays must be typed and a minimum of 1,000 words. All opinions expressed must be the student’s own. Use of AI, including Chat GPT, are not permitted. Applicants should include their name, address, email address, phone number, high school in which they are enrolled (or home schooled) and the college or trade school that they plan to attend. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2024.
Mahwah NJ, in a move welcomed by residents, the Mahwah Township Council has greenlit its lowest tax increase in 20 years, marking a significant milestone in fiscal responsibility and community stewardship.
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Mahwah NJ, step back in time and join us for an electrifying journey through the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, as we delve into the captivating lives of the men who shaped its sound with their revolutionary guitars.
