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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — In the wake of a New York Times front-page exposé highlighting the widespread use of artificial turf across New Jersey, residents of Ridgewood may want to take a closer look at their own backyard. The Ridgewood Board of Education (BOE) is currently evaluating a plan to install artificial turf fields at three local schools—without fully assessing the long-term health, environmental, and financial consequences.
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Ridgewood, NJ – July 2025 – The Ridgewood Board of Education is considering its next steps after two high school sports fields sustained $50,380 in flood damage during the July 14 rainstorm.
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Ridgewood, NJ – Ridgewood Public Schools has been awarded a $72,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP), Sustainable Jersey, and The College of New Jersey as part of the Trees for Schools program.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Ridgewood High School senior Luke Pash has officially etched his name into New Jersey track and field history. NJ MileSplit has announced the winners of the third annual Ed Grant Award, honoring the state’s top male and female high school track and cross-country athletes, and Pash’s incredible 2024-2025 season made him an easy choice for the prestigious honor.
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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, July 21st, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
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Columbia University, New York: The sight was jarring—elite college students at one of America’s most prestigious institutions pitching tents and chanting “Globalize the Intifada”. These so-called “Hamas Hipsters,” privileged students at $80,000-per-year universities, have become the face of the post-October 7 anti-Israel campus protests that have swept across the country.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Public School District is urging residents to stay away from Ridge Elementary School and the Glen School this summer while important construction projects are underway.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Clean water is finally on tap for Ridgewood students. During the July 10th Coffee Talk with Superintendent of Schools Mark Schwarz, it was confirmed that PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) filters are now being installed at all functioning water fountains across Ridgewood schools.
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BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A former Fair Lawn School District employee arrested for alleged lewd acts inside a middle school building has been confirmed as a former substitute teacher in Ridgewood, authorities and school officials said.
Today’s companies say they have trouble filling leadership roles. That’s not just a business problem—it’s a signal that many professionals aren’t learning the skills they need in time.
Traditional education models often move slowly. They’ve struggled to keep up with what employers actually need. But that’s beginning to change. Colleges and universities are starting to redesign how they prepare students for leadership. The change is showing up in what’s taught, how it’s delivered, and how closely it ties to real-world experience. This shift matters for anyone hoping to grow into a leadership role—or hire someone who can lead well.
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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).
