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Ridgewood NJ, From the track dominance of Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone to the legendary status of Carl Lewis and Franco Harris, New Jersey is a verified “talent factory” for elite athletes. But producing professional-grade talent doesn’t happen by accident—it starts with the local high school sports culture.
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Pennsauken, New Jersey – Ridgewood Crew showed why it is among the best rowing teams in the nation this past weekend with dominant, back-to-back performances on the Cooper River in southern New Jersey. In all, the team’s boats earned 15 total medals, three trophies, and two state titles, while qualifying 11 entries for the Scholastic Rowing national championships next month.
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Ridgewood NJ, Every day, New Jersey’s crossing guards brave freezing temperatures, torrential rain, and heavy snow to ensure our children reach school safely. Now, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) is sounding the alarm to protect these vital community members from a rising threat: distracted driving.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey has officially pulled back the curtain on the state’s massive $60 billion budget with a new “taxpayer report card.” While transparency is always a win, the numbers reveal a sobering reality for local homeowners—especially those in Bergen County.
Continue reading Why Your NJ Property Taxes Are Skyrocketing: The $4.4 Billion School Aid Secret
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A fresh environmental movement is taking root across the Ridgewood Public School District, led by a generation of students committed to restoring the local ecosystem.
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West Windsor, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Ridgewood Crew split its squad into two this past weekend, and rowed its way to simultaneous success in regattas in central New Jersey and in Philadelphia.
Nine Ridgewood boats went to the Mercer Lake Sprints competition on both Saturday and Sunday, where more than 700 entries from five-dozen teams across the mid-Atlantic and northeast competed on a 2,000-meter course. On Sunday, seven different crews from Ridgewood competed amongst a field of 480 boats and nearly 80 clubs in 1,500-meter sprint races, as part of the final installment of the Philadelphia Scholastic Racing Association’s Manny Flick spring racing series.
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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, April 20th, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood NJ, The tension in Ridgewood is reaching a boiling point. As the Ridgewood Board of Education prepares for its Monday night meeting, the community is rallying against a proposed $134 million budget that threatens both their wallets and their workforce.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools at a Crossroads: Tax Hike and Teacher Layoffs Spark Outrage
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Ridgewood NJ, In the Garden State, education isn’t just a priority—it’s a defining feature of the local landscape. According to the latest 2023 Census data, New Jersey continues to cement its reputation as a national leader in academic achievement, with approximately half of all residents now holding a college degree.
Ridgewood Crew claimed six first-place, five second-place, and three third-place finishes this past Sunday at the fourth regatta in the five-race Manny Flick / Horvat spring racing series
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Ridgewood Crew claimed six first-place, five second-place, and three third-place finishes this past Sunday at the fourth regatta in the five-race Manny Flick / Horvat spring racing series. The series, organized by the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association, pits boats against one another down a 1,500-meter course on the Schuylkill River, with teams split up into separate flights or heats. Ridgewood had 17 entries at the regatta, the most of any school, and joined more than 420 boats from 80 different teams across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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Trenton NJ, In a state with over 116,000 classroom teachers, New Jersey maintains a standard for those entrusted with educating the next generation. While the vast majority of educators serve with distinction, a small fraction face the ultimate professional penalty: certificate revocation.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood school budget debate has moved from the boardroom to the wrestling mat. As the district grapples with a $134 million budget and the grim reality of staff reductions, the community is rising up to protect one of its own.
Continue reading Ridgewood Students Fight to Save a “Pillar” of the Community from Budget Cuts
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Ridgewood NJ, The core of the controversy centers on a perceived imbalance in district spending. While teaching positions are being eliminated—leading to concerns over increased class sizes for incoming 8th graders at GW—the district has recently expanded its central office.
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SADDLE BROOK, NJ — A community already marked by the loss of a local legend is rallying once again after a devastating fire tore through the home of the late Basil Pizzuto on Wednesday, April 8.
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Ridgewood NJ, For decades, the path to the American Dream was paved with diplomas. But as we move through 2026, that pavement is looking a lot thinner. A bombshell study and recent polling data suggest that for many, a graduate degree isn’t a ladder to the middle class—it’s a high-interest anchor.
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