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Montclair, NJ – Montclair State University (MSU) is undergoing a radical and controversial restructuring that will dismantle its entire College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), eliminating 15 departments—including English, Psychology, and History—by the summer of 2026.
Continue reading Montclair State University Dismantles Humanities College, Sparking Faculty Outrage
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Cambridge Ma, Harvard University is once again grappling with a major reputational crisis after explosive communications revealed high-profile faculty members, most notably former university president and prominent economist Larry Summers, had troubling connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Continue reading Larry Summers’ Epstein Ties Force Harvard to Launch Internal Probe
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Marlboro Township NJ, the parental rights movement has been rocked by a shocking controversy in suburban New Jersey, where a conservative school board member was allegedly targeted with threats so severe they required a judge’s intervention.
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New Brunswick NJ, A disturbing new study from Rutgers University and the National Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) has brought to light an alarming trend: the growing acceptance—and even justification—of political violence and assassination, particularly among politically left-leaning segments of the U.S. population.
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Ridgewood, NJ—The hallways of George Washington Middle School (GWMS) recently welcomed back one of its most successful alumni, and the visit is already sparking excitement for a potential future collaboration!
Continue reading From Ridgewood Classroom to NYC Collabs: Alum Alex Alpert’s Journey to Art Stardom!
The success or failure of public schools in large part relies upon the interest the surrounding community takes in the school’s affairs. While funding and policy are vital for educational excellence, everyday residents could develop essential roles in strengthening the learning environment.
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East Rutherford NJ, the sun has set on the 2025 Marching Band season, but not before the Ridgewood High School Marching Band (RHSMB) made history! We want to extend a massive congratulations to the entire RHSMB community for an incredible year culminating in a strong finish at the USBands Open Class Championships at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
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Ridgewood NJ, The persistent issues plaguing the New York Giants kicking game have officially carried into the 2025 NFL season, putting the spotlight directly on General Manager Joe Schoen and Head Coach Brian Daboll. After a disheartening late-game collapse against the Denver Broncos just weeks ago, the urgent need for reliability at the kicker position became undeniable.
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The Bergen County community is mourning the loss of Yvonne Beatrice (née DeSerio), an inspirational and highly decorated New Jersey educator, who passed away on November 1st at the age of 73.
Known for her profound impact on students across multiple districts—including Ridgewood, Hawthorne, and Mahwah—Beatrice’s legacy is defined by her dedication to history, civic engagement, and innovative teaching methods.
Continue reading Honoring Award-Winning NJ Educator Yvonne Beatrice, 73
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – At Sunday’s Hidden River Chase regatta on the Schuylkill River, Ridgewood Crew finished off its 2025 head racing season the same way it had performed throughout the fall: by winning races and bringing home plenty of hardware.
Facing dozens of teams across the mid-Atlantic, Ridgewood rowers topped the field in six different events and scored three other podium finishes on the Schuylkill’s 4,000-meter course. Its six gold medals were twice as many as any other club, helping power it to a team victory with 117.5 overall points, easily outdistancing the second-place club’s 94.75.
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Ridgewood NJ, great news for youth sports in Ridgewood. The Village of Ridgewood is seizing the opportunity provided by the NJEA Teachers’ Convention break to begin significant renovation work on Upper Hawes Field.
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Ridgewood NJ, entering her final year as Board of Education member, Ms. Brogan- like a graduating high school senior- has bequeathed the entirety of Ridgewood Public Schools to her long-time political partners. There is an early graduation party happening inside Castle Place and the only way residents get invited is by the subtle touch from a thief in the night.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools: A Masquerade Party That Wasn’t Meant to Last
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – To match the peak autumn foliage on display this past Sunday in Philadelphia, Ridgewood Crew captured its own array of dazzling colors by bringing home six medals from the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta.
The regatta’s 3,800-meter course requires rowers to navigate through four bridges as well as rival boats, which compete in a staggered, time-trial head racing format. The 2025 Head of the Schuylkill, the race’s 55th year, was a two-day event that featured several thousand rowers of all ages from nearly 300 clubs across nine countries. On Sunday, mainly reserved for youth races, Ridgewood had a robust 29 entries in 15 different events, with almost all athletes competing in two races.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, October 27th, 2025, 7:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
The public can view, listen, and comment during the public comment period of the meeting: Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education Meets Monday, October 27th at 7:00PM
Secret Curriculum? Nonprofit with Alleged Hamas Ties Pushes ‘Inclusivity’ Guides into Public School Classrooms
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Washington DC, Corruption Chronicles Alert – A major controversy is erupting in the American education system as a prominent Muslim advocacy organization, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), establishes partnerships with public schools in states like Pennsylvania and Delaware under the guise of promoting “inclusivity.”
Alarm bells are sounding from watchdogs and members of Congress who point to CAIR’s documented history, including its designation as an unindicted co-conspirator in the largest terrorism-financing case in U.S. history involving the Hamas front group Holy Land Foundation.
