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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood High School Alumni Association (RHSAA) has announced the stellar recipients of its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards, transforming the annual Homecoming Weekend into an even more remarkable celebration of excellence.
Continue reading Willie Geist, Peter Rork, and Kim Smith Named 2025 Distinguished Ridgewood Alumni!
The most important partisan partnership in the state is currently the agreement between Ridgewood Public Schools and the Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs Law Firm.
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Ridgewood NJ, the partisan partnership between members of Ridgewood’s Board of Education, District administrators, and Bergen County and State Democratic Party leaders is beginning to emerge from the shadows. Community coalitions are questioning if Cottage Place is advocating for Ridgewood taxpayer interests or if local officials are prioritizing the policies of state and county Democratic Party and special interest groups.
Continue reading The Public’s Equity and Diversity Blueprint for Ridgewood Schools
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Ridgewood NJ, Giants fans, get ready to welcome a familiar face back to North Jersey. The New York Giants are bringing former Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo home, signing the Ridgewood native to a deal after Graham Gano suffered a groin injury.
Continue reading Hometown Hero Returns: Giants Sign Ridgewood’s Own Younghoe Koo
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Hackensack NJ, with another school year underway, a new focus is being placed on a long-standing issue in New Jersey: the massive disparity in state school aid. According to Bergen County Republican Commissioner candidates Jay Costa, John Dinice, and Andrea Slowikowski, Bergen County taxpayers are being “crushed” by a $2.6 billion school tax burden, arguing that state and county Democrats are doing nothing to fight for fairness.
Continue reading NJ School Funding: A “Cheating” Formula That Costs Bergen County Taxpayers Billions
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Ridgewood NJ, as Back to School Night activities conclude this September parents are examining why Cottage Place employees were handing out new eye glasses for students to wear during this 2025-2026 school year.
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Ridgewood NJ, the latest results from a federal assessment have delivered a sobering message about the state of American education. Average math and reading scores for 12th-grade students have hit all-time lows, prompting U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon to call the results “devastating.”
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, September 15, 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, September 15th at 7:00PM
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Ridgewood NJ, just before the 2-0 win over Wayne Valley Ridgewood Public Schools Boys Soccer Maroons hosted a car wash .
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photos courtesy of the RHS Ladies Cheer Squad
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Ridgewood NJ, forget the pom-poms and stereotypes—cheerleading is a grueling, high-stakes sport that demands elite athleticism, relentless training, and unyielding grit. From jaw-dropping gymnastics to heart-pounding competitions, cheerleaders in Bergen County, NJ, and beyond are shattering misconceptions in 2025. With zero catastrophic injuries reported in 2019-20 and a global stage at The World Games, cheerleading’s legitimacy is undeniable. Here are 10 reasons why it’s one of the hardest sports today—and why it deserves your respect!
Continue reading 10 Reasons Cheerleading Is One of the Toughest Sports
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey’s Teacher Loan Redemption Program is making waves, wiping out up to $20,000 in student loan debt for nearly 170 public school teachers in 2025 to tackle the state’s crippling teacher shortage. From Paterson to Garfield, educators in high-need subjects are reaping the benefits, but fierce competition and strict rules left 580 applicants in the dust. With applications for the 2025-26 school year now closed, here’s the scoop on this life-changing initiative and how it’s transforming education in NJ!
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Ridgewood NJ, First Lady Melania Trump is spearheading a revolution in artificial intelligence (AI) education, hosting a high-stakes White House Task Force meeting on September 4, 2025, to shape the future of America’s youth. With tech giants and task force members by her side, Melania declared AI the “greatest engine of progress” in U.S. history, urging responsible growth. From her BE BEST initiative to the groundbreaking Presidential AI Challenge, here’s how Melania is driving innovation while safeguarding kids in 2025!
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UNION, NJ — Kean University, New Jersey’s urban research university, has achieved a historic milestone with nearly 19,000 students enrolled worldwide for the Fall 2025 semester — the largest student body in the University’s history.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Quarterback **Gavin McCrone powered Ridgewood High School to a statement victory Friday night, leading the Maroons past Montclair, 41-28, in front of a home crowd.
Continue reading Gavin McCrone Shines With Four Touchdowns as Ridgewood Defeats Montclair 41-28
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CLIFTON, NJ – The Ridgewood Maroons opened their 2025 season with a statement win, shutting out rival Clifton 27-0 in a dominant performance Friday night in New Jersey’s Super Football Conference.
The Ridgewood–Clifton matchup has always been more than just another game. With a history of hard-fought battles, physical play, and two passionate fan bases, this Week 0 clash was one of the most anticipated openers of the season.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Big news for Ridgewood High School athletics: sophomore Lindsay LaBier has been named to the 2025 U.S. Girls’ U15 National Lacrosse Team, an honor reserved for the nation’s top young lacrosse talent.
Continue reading Ridgewood’s Lindsay LaBier Selected to U.S. Girls’ U15 National Lacrosse Team
