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Ridgewood NJ, at a recent Fields Committee meeting, officials revealed early-stage plans to upgrade the BF athletic field, with both natural grass renovation and artificial turf installation currently under consideration.
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Continue reading Recurring Porta-potty Vandalism at Ridgewood’s Brookside Field
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department has confirmed that rumors of a planned school shooting at Ridgewood High School by a student on their 18th birthday are unfounded. Authorities are actively investigating the source of the false claim. Officials urge the public to avoid spreading misinformation and to rely on verified updates.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next Regular Public Meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center located at 49 Cottage Place.
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Ridgewood NJ, after leading the Ridgewood High School Hockey team to an historic 2025 season, coach Michael Lucchesi has been named “Coach of the Year”, celebrating his outstanding leadership and the team’s remarkable achievements.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School swim coach Kyle Schulke has been named Big North Conference Swimming Coach of the Year, marking the second consecutive year he has received the prestigious honor and his sixth year leading the Maroons’ program. The accolade comes on the heels of a remarkable 2025 season that saw Schulke guide the Ridgewood boys to a hard-fought sectional title. The team capped off an impressive campaign with a 9-3 overall record, showcasing the dedication of the swimmers and the strategic guidance of their coach.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School (RHS) junior Francesca Gusfa has made history as the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (NJSIAA) 2025 State Champion in the 100-pound girls’ wrestling division. In recognition of her achievement, the Village of Ridgewood honored Gusfa with an official proclamation at the April 2 council meeting, presented by Mayor Paul Vagianos.
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Embarking on a career in counseling requires a blend of empathy, skills, and formal education. A Master’s degree is a significant asset in this field, offering a range of benefits that can enhance both professional capabilities and career prospects.
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Ridgewood NJ, Page one of Critical Race Theory: An Introduction places the reader into an elementary school classroom where they are asked to observe the following scene: “A child raises her hand repeatedly in a fourth-grade class; the teacher either recognizes her or does not” (1). Richard Delgado and Jean Stefancic, the authors, then ask the reader to imagine receiving messages from others as a white person: “are you annoyed? Do you, even for a moment, think that maybe you are receiving this treatment because of your race? Or might you think that all these people are merely having a bad day? The authors question the reader if a sense of anger or depression arises within if a person of color delivered that negative message. Delgado and Stefancic then ask the reader to imagine being a person of color: “do you immediately think you might be treated in these ways because you are not white?” (1)
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s middle school students showcased their classical knowledge in a big way earlier this month, sweeping the Certamen Regionals at Princeton! Competing primarily against high school students, these young scholars proved their expertise in Latin, Greek, and classical civilizations.
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Ridgewood NJ, the conclusion of the COVID-19 student loan payment pause has led to a significant rise in delinquencies among borrowers. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, approximately 9.7 million student loan borrowers became past due on their payments following the expiration of the payment pause in September 2023.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School Marching Band (RHSMB) is on the brink of a significant achievement in its . With an impressive $40,000 raised to date, the band is just $10,000 shy of its $50,000 target. This initiative aims to acquire a second band truck, a crucial asset for transporting instruments and equipment to various events and competitions.
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New York NY, It looks like being anti-Semitic isn’t so fashionable anymore—at least, not under the Trump administration. The government is making sure that those who harass Jewish students on college campuses face real consequences, and some activists are learning the hard way that their actions come with legal repercussions.
