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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes workplace skills and classroom learning, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) unveiled a comprehensive, bipartisan back-to-school agenda designed to modernize K-12 education while reinforcing core learning fundamentals.
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Ridgewood NJ, As students head back to the classroom across the Village of Ridgewood, local safety remains a top priority. Returning to their vital roles in the community, three dedicated Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEOs) are officially back on duty, providing protection, guidance, and a reassuring presence for students and staff.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Schwarz has announced a comprehensive remediation plan to safely reopen the athletic fields at Ridgewood High School (RHS) following flood damage.
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Ridgewood NJ, Parents and community members in Ridgewood are expressing deep outrage following news that both Stadium Field and Stevens Field have failed GMAX safety testing, leaving local student-athletes without a home field for the fall season.
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Ridgewood NJ, Despite the frustration surrounding the loss of local athletic fields for the season, the Village of Ridgewood is finding its sense of humor and showing resilience. The Ridgewood Varsity Cheer Boosters have launched a Spirit Wear fundraiser that has quickly become the talk of the town across local social media.
Continue reading Ridgewood Cheer Fundraiser Goes Viral Amid Frustration Over Athletic Field Closures
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — As the new school year kicks off across the Village of Ridgewood, officers from Ridgewood PBA Local #20 were out at Travell Elementary School to extend their warmest wishes and share essential safety reminders for the community.
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Ridgewood NJ, Every August, the exact same ritual unfolds across millions of households. Parents frantically search for back-to-school anxiety tips, schools send home detailed preparation checklists, and mental health articles warn about the “inevitable” stress of returning to the classroom.
Continue reading Are We Accidentally Causing Back-to-School Anxiety? Here’s What Science Says
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Just days before the start of the new school year, Ridgewood Public Schools announced the indefinite closure of two major High School athletic fields after independent third-party testing revealed they failed critical safety standards.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Board of Education is actively exploring a public bond referendum to fund essential capital improvements, security upgrades, and structural repairs across the district’s ten schools.
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MONTCLAIR, NJ — Losing access to their home field couldn’t slow down the Ridgewood Maroons. Forced to hit the road for their 2026 season opener, Ridgewood delivered a dominant performance against the Montclair Mounties, cruising to an emphatic 42-7 victory.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood Public Schools are officially back in session! As students return to the classroom, village officials and local authorities urge all residents, motorists, and parents to exercise extra caution in school neighborhoods, particularly during morning drop-off and afternoon pickup hours.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Maroons Gavin McCrone threw for three touchdowns to lead Ridgewood to a 42-7 win over Montclair in Montclair for the opening game of the high school football season. But Friday night lights in Ridgewood are officially on hold. Ridgewood Public Schools has announced that both RHS Stadium and Stevens Field will remain closed for the entire fall season after failing critical GMAX safety testing.
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Chatham NJ , A major legal battle over parental rights in New Jersey public schools has reached federal court. The Thomas More Society, acting on behalf of Moms for Liberty, has filed a federal lawsuit against the School District of the Chathams Board of Education in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
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Ridgewood NJ, In a major update for the Ridgewood community, Ridgewood Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Schwarz announced that Stadium Field and Stevens Field will remain closed for the upcoming fall athletics season.
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Ridgewood NJ, In a record-breaking show of community pride, the Ridgewood High School Class of 1975 has made school history by funding the full restoration of the iconic clock tower overlooking Alumni Square. Silent for more than 30 years, the cherished campus landmark will soon have its clock and chimes brought back to life for current students and future generations.
