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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — July 2025 — The Rutgers University Board of Governors has officially approved a $5.9 billion operating budget for the 2025–2026 academic year, reinforcing its mission to expand student access, affordability, and financial aid, even as inflation and federal funding uncertainty challenge higher education nationwide.
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Ridgewood NJ, as graduation season arrives across New Jersey, recent ceremonies are drawing criticism—not for speeches or schedules, but for putting students’ health at risk under dangerous heat conditions, while municipal officials remain safely shaded under tents equipped with fans.
RHS Junior Recognized for Outstanding Leadership, Academics, and Community Service
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood High School junior Toi Murai has been awarded the prestigious Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award by the West Point Society of New Jersey. The award was presented by Mr. Stephen Kalish, a former U.S. Army officer and graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting tonight Monday, June 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
Residents are encouraged to attend and participate during the public comment periods, held at the beginning of the meeting and just prior to adjournment. Additional opportunities for public input may be provided at the discretion of the presiding officer.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School (RHS) hockey player senior Jack Scali has signed a contract to play with the Sherwood Park Crusaders of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) for the 2025-2026 season. Founded in 1976, the Sherwood Park Crusaders are based in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada where they play in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL).
Veteran coach leads team to undefeated season and back-to-back sectional titles
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School’s Deirdre Tobin, head coach of the Boys Varsity Tennis Team, has been named Bergen County Boys Tennis Coach of the Year, following an extraordinary and historic 2025 season that culminated in Ridgewood’s first NJSIAA Group 4 State Championship title since 1968.
If you’re a nurse wondering what’s next for your career, you’re definitely not alone. Many nurses reach a point where they want to do more—make bigger decisions, guide others, or shape the future of healthcare. The good news? There are more options than ever for nurses who want to move into leadership roles, and you don’t have to leave the profession you love to do it.
Whether you’re looking to manage clinical teams, work in policy, or teach the next generation of nurses, the right education can open doors. Let’s explore some of the best paths that can help you grow into a leadership role.
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In today’s fast-moving, tech-powered world, STEM education, short for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, isn’t just useful. It’s essential. From smartphones and self-driving cars to lifesaving medical advancements and space exploration, STEM fields shape nearly every part of your daily life. And with technology evolving at lightning speed, there’s a growing demand for people who can understand, build, and lead in these areas.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Crew’s spectacular 2025 spring rowing season came to an impressive climax at the four-day 2024 US Rowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida. Racing on the 2,000-meter course at Nathan Benderson Park in hot and muggy conditions, Ridgewood’s 18 rowers joined a massive field of roughly 4,000 athletes from 230 clubs from across the country. In total, Ridgewood sent six of its eight boats through to the semifinals with three ultimately placing in the top 10 in the nation, including one bronze medal performance.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Board of Education Special Public Meeting: 5:00 PM , Ed Center – 3rd Floor, 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — June 2025 — The Ridgewood High School flag football team has officially cemented its legacy in New Jersey history, claiming its third consecutive state championship and completing a perfect 13-0 season with a 12-0 shutout over Bayonne at Kean University’s Alumni Stadium on Saturday.
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TRENTON, NJ – June 11, 2025 — The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) invested a staggering $45 million to help elect its president, Sean Spiller, in the 2025 Democratic gubernatorial primary. But despite the unprecedented support, Spiller finished fifth out of six candidates, capturing just 11% of the vote — a result that amounts to over $500 spent per vote.
A College Degree Used to Guarantee a Job—Not Anymore
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Ridgewood NJ, for decades, a college degree was considered a golden ticket to success. But for the Class of 2025, that ticket is starting to look more like a scratch-off with no prize. New college graduates are entering a workforce marked by layoffs, automation, hiring freezes, and growing disillusionment — even among those who land jobs.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — During Wednesday night’s Village Council meeting, three of Ridgewood High School’s most accomplished coaches were recognized for their remarkable achievements in Bergen County athletics.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School freshman Kathryn Shin has earned first place at the New Jersey National History Day (NHD) competition, held on May 3rd at William Paterson University. Kathryn’s award-winning exhibit, The Capital Crawl: A Climb Towards Equality and Inclusion for Disabled, earned her a spot at the NHD competition in Washington D.C.
