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Ridgewood NJ, The debate over artificial turf in Ridgewood has taken a “disquieting” turn following the recent Joint Fields Committee meeting. As the community weighs the pros and cons of synthetic versus natural grass, comments made by Superintendent Dr. Mark Schwarz have sparked a wave of questions regarding student safety and scientific transparency.
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Ridgewood NJ – Ridgewood Crew dominated the 2026 New Jersey Indoor Rowing Championships on Sunday, claiming the top spot in four of six juniors events and taking the overall fastest team title in the boys category. This event, also known as the Haddon Hammer, was hosted at Haddon Township High School and this year featured nearly 260 youth athletes from 14 different clubs across New Jersey, all racing on individual rowing machines. Ridgewood Crew fielded 39 athletes across middle and high school categories, making it the second-largest team to compete.
For ambitious high school and college students pursuing medicine, extracurricular activities often feel like a strategic checklist. Volunteer. Shadow. Join research. Add leadership. Repeat. But the reality is this: medical schools are not impressed by long lists of disconnected activities. They are impressed by depth, initiative, measurable impact, and evidence that you understand the human side of healthcare.
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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on THURSDAY, February 26th, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
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The arts are the heartbeat of our community, and this year, the pulse is stronger than ever. The Ridgewood Arts Foundation (RAF) has officially announced its 2026 scholarship recipients, recognizing four exceptional students who have demonstrated outstanding talent and leadership in the visual and performing arts.
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Ridgewood NJ, The legacy of excellence continues in Bergen County. The Ridgewood High School girls indoor track and field team (#XCTFMaroons) has officially extended their historic winning streak, capturing the 2026 State Sectional Championship title.
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School districts matter more than buyers care to admit. Numerous buyers initially say “oh! we’re flexible in schools.” But they narrow their search after realizing just how much district quality affects future resale value. After all, school access will dictate your daily commute routine, peer groups as well as extracurricular exposure. And, parents don’t compromise with that.
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Ridgewood NJ, Most kids grew up watching superheroes on Saturday morning cartoons. For Paul Levajac, the real heroes were the ones on motorcycles in the hit show CHiPs and the local officers who made sure he got to school safely every morning.
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Ridgewood NJ, Who had more fun on World Read Aloud Day—the Village leaders or the students? It was a close call at Travell Elementary School this week as Ridgewood’s top officials traded the boardroom for the classroom to share the magic of literacy.
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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on THURSDAY, January 29th, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey’s education landscape is facing a massive overhaul as the new legislative session kicks off. From a controversial plan to mandate school district mergers to the creation of an entirely new state department for early childhood, Democrat lawmakers are pushing for systemic changes that could affect every zip code in the Garden State.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Following the recent winter storm, the Ridgewood Public Schools (RPS) have announced a delayed opening for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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Ridgewood NJ, the wait is over! Today marks the official start of National School Choice Week (NSCW) 2026, running from January 25–31. This is the nation’s largest annual celebration of K–12 education, and it’s all about one thing: empowering you to find the perfect learning environment where your child can thrive.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a move that will reshape the future of American engineering, Cornell University has officially renamed its engineering school. Now known as the David A. Duffield College of Engineering, the institution is celebrating a $371.5 million pledge—the largest single donation in the university’s 161-year history.
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Ramsey NJ, January 17, 2026, Ramsey, New Jersey – Ridgewood Crew launched its 2026 rowing season with double victory and six finishers in the top 10 at the 13th annual Ironmen Erg Classic hosted by the Don Bosco Preparatory High School in Ramsey, New Jersey. This year’s event, the largest in its history, featured more than 600 middle school and high school rowers from 22 different clubs across New York and New Jersey.
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