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What to Look for When Shopping for Kids’ Activewear

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Kids’ activewear supports school routines, outdoor play, sports practice, and everyday movement. Comfortable clothing helps children stay focused throughout busy days while giving parents practical wardrobe options. Choosing suitable pieces starts with understanding how fit, materials, and versatility affect daily use.

Parents usually search for clothing that combines comfort with flexibility for different activities. Kids joggers are one of the best activewear options for kids because they support movement while fitting naturally into casual wardrobes for school days and weekends. Paying attention to key details can help families choose activewear that remains useful throughout the year.

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Big Win for Ridgewood: RHS Class of ’98 Alumna Takes Home Tony Award for Best Lighting Design

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Ridgewood High School Alumna Jen Schriever Wins First Tony Award for “The Lost Boys”

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood community has a major reason to celebrate this Broadway season. Ridgewood High School (RHS) Class of 1998 graduate and celebrated Ridgewood New Players alumna Jen Schriever has officially won her first Tony Award.

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Rutgers Approves New $6.2B Budget: What It Means for Student Tuition This Fall

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Rutgers Approves $6.2B Budget: Student Tuition and Housing Costs to Rise This Fall

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New Brunswick NJ, Rutgers University students will see higher bills this fall. The university’s Board of Governors officially approved a balanced $6.2 billion budget for the 2026-27 academic year, which includes across-the-board hikes for tuition, fees, and housing.

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“Not a Nice Move”: Ridgewood Parents Outraged After Elementary School Excluded from Massive 250th Independence Day Float Lineup

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Unity or Division? The July 4th Parade Controversy Rocking the Ridgewood School District

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Ridgewood NJ, As communities across the nation gear up to commemorate the historic 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a local celebration in Bergen County is making headlines for a much less patriotic reason.

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Parents Are Reclaiming a Bigger Role in Their Children’s Education

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For decades, many parents viewed education as something that primarily happened at school. Teachers taught, administrators managed the system, and families supported learning from the sidelines.

That dynamic is changing. Across the United States, parents are taking a more active role in their children’s education. Some volunteer more frequently in schools. Others supplement classroom learning at home. Many are paying closer attention to curriculum, academic performance, and the skills their children need for the future.

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College Admissions Strategies for Stronger Applications

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College admissions strategies help students plan each step of the college application process with more clarity. They support students as they choose schools, write essays, and meet deadlines.

A strong strategy brings academics, extracurricular activities, essays, testing, and financial fit into a single, organized plan. For a high school student, the goal is not only to apply to more schools. It is to apply to the right colleges and universities with stronger materials. The college admissions process works best when students start early, stay realistic, and show a clear purpose.

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And That’s a Wrap on Another Incredible RHS graduation!

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Why Ridgewood High School’s Commencement is the Most Beautiful Graduation Tradition in America (Congrats, Class of 2026!)

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Ridgewood NJ,  On June 24, 2026, the historic campus of Ridgewood High School transformed yet again to send off an outstanding group of seniors. A massive Congratulations to the 420-plus members of Ridgewood High School’s Class of 2026—the community stands incredibly Maroon Proud of everything you have accomplished!

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“Not Interested in Working for a Jew”: Cornell Student Disqualified After Viral Handshake Message

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More Ivy League Antisemitism: Cornell Student Rejects NYC Startup Interview with Antisemitic Slur

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New York NY, A shocking display of workplace discrimination has gone viral after an Ivy League student explicitly rejected an interview offer based entirely on the employers’ religious background.

Austin Franco, a 19-year-old student at Cornell University, put his antisemitism on full display after applying for a summer internship with VryfID, a Jewish-owned tech startup based in New York City. When invited to advance to the interview stage, Franco responded via the student job board Handshake with a blatant message: “Not interested in working for a Jew. Thanks.”

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Ridgewood Crew Medals, Tops All US Public High Schools with Six Top 10 Finishes at 2026 Youth National Championships

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the team saw six of its boats finish in the top 10 and five race their way into the top-eight grand finals

Ridgewood Crew sophomore Marelia Leou and freshman Gracie Demarcado won a bronze medal in the Womens Youth Inclusive 2x event at the 2026 USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida.

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Sarasota, Florida – Ridgewood Crew closed out a record-breaking spring rowing season by setting even more program-best standards at the four-day 2026 USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida. While dealing with consistently sweltering heat as well as unpredictable thunderstorms that wreaked havoc on the racing schedule, the team saw six of its boats finish in the top 10 and five race their way into the top-eight grand finals. And the team also brought home its second bronze medal in two years, this time placing third in the Womens Youth Inclusive 2x race.

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Why Nearly 50% of Harvard Seniors Are Now Reporting Mental Illness

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The Ivy League Crisis: Why Nearly Half of Elite College Seniors Now Identify as Mentally Ill

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The nation’s most prestigious universities are facing an unprecedented challenge, and it has nothing to do with tuition costs or admissions scandals. It’s happening inside the minds of the students themselves.

Recent senior surveys across America’s top elite institutions reveal staggering statistics that outpace the general population by double-digit margins. From historic federal lawsuits to a shift in how Gen Z views wellness, the culture at schools like Harvard, Princeton, and Yale is undergoing a profound transformation.

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Ridgewood Public Schools Announces Major Overhaul to Before and After School Childcare for 2026-2027

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Major Update: Ridgewood Public Schools To Launch In-House Before and After Care Program For 2026-2027

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Ridgewood NJ, Big changes are coming to child care in Bergen County. Ridgewood Public Schools has officially announced a major transition for its before- and after-school care services starting in the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.

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Forget College Debt: Meta Just Launched a $115M Academy That Pays You to Learn—And Guarantees a Job

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Paid to Learn: Meta Launches $115M Free Trades Academy with Guaranteed Jobs to Fuel AI Boom

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Texas, In a historic move to combat the national labor shortage, tech giant Meta has joined forces with a prominent workforce advocate to reshape the future of blue-collar careers.

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram announced the launch of America’s Workforce Academy (AWA)—a massive $115 million initiative designed to train the next generation of skilled tradespeople entirely for free. The most shocking detail? Every single graduate is walking away with a guaranteed job.

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Ridgewood vs. Kingsway: Maroons Hold Off Furious Comeback to Win NJSIAA Group IV Baseball Championship

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Bases Loaded Drama: Ridgewood Holds Off Kingsway Comeback to Claim Group 4 State Championship

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — In a game that quickly transformed from a projected blowout into an absolute nail-biter, the Ridgewood Maroons baseball team captured yet another NJSIAA Group IV state championship, defeating the Kingsway Dragons 7-6 at Rutgers University’s Bainton Field.

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The Maroons vs The Dragons: Inside the Group 4 State Title Epic at Bainton Field

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New Jersey High School Baseball State Championships: Ridgewood Battles Kingsway for Group 4 Glory

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The final day of the 2026 New Jersey high school baseball season has arrived, and the stakes could not be higher.

Today, Sunday, June 14, 2026, the public school state champions will officially be crowned. After Delbarton (Non-Public A) and Gloucester Catholic (Non-Public B) locked up their titles earlier in the week, the public school “Final Four” showdowns are taking over Bainton Field on the campus of Rutgers University.

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Ridgewood Teen Just Won a New Art Scholarship

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The Ridgewood Arts Foundation officially awarded its first-ever Visual Arts Scholarship to talented young illustrator Benay Cheng.

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The local arts community is celebrating a historic milestone. At the recent Ridgewood High School Senior Awards Night, the Ridgewood Arts Foundation officially awarded its first-ever Visual Arts Scholarship to talented young illustrator Benay Cheng.

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