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Ridgewood , NJ — Is your local high school a powerhouse on the field? A new 2026 report from Niche has officially ranked the Best High Schools for Athletes in New Jersey, and North Jersey private schools are once again dominating the leaderboard.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The next generation of American leadership is blooming in Bergen County. Grace Kim, a senior at Ridgewood High School, has been named one of only two students to represent the entire state of New Jersey in the 64th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thousands of Americans are facing a major financial hit as the new year begins. The Department of Education has officially confirmed that the federal government will begin garnishing wages for student loan borrowers in default starting in January 2026.
Continue reading Paycheck Warning: Wage Garnishment for Defaulted Student Loans to Begin in January
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MAHWAH, NJ — The Mahwah Board of Education has set the stage for a landmark decision that could reshape the township’s educational landscape for decades. In a unanimous vote on December 17, 2025, the Board approved a two-question, $138.4 million bond referendum scheduled for March 10, 2026.
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TRENTON, N.J. – For parents of children with complex medical conditions and disabilities, the simple act of putting their child on a school bus has become a source of profound anxiety. On Thursday, that fear was met with action as a critical bill, sponsored by Assemblymen Al Barlas and Christopher DePhillips, cleared the Assembly Education Committee.
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PROVIDENCE, RI – A devastating mass shooting at Brown University on Saturday afternoon has left the campus and the surrounding Providence community in profound sorrow. At least two students were killed and nine others were wounded when gunfire erupted inside a classroom in the Barus and Holley engineering building around 4 p.m.
Continue reading Two Students Dead, Manhunt Underway After Mass Shooting Shakes Ivy League Campus
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Ridgewood NJ, Downtown for the Holidays: Kicking Off the Christmas Season in Ridgewood. The chilly December air was warmed by the community spirit and the festive sounds of the Ridgewood High School (RHS) Band.
It was an honor to perform at this beloved annual tradition, helping the wonderful community spread that extra dose of holiday cheer. A huge thank you is owed to the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce for organizing such a seamless and spectacular evening. Despite the extra cold weather, the RHS Band wishes everyone a joyful and warm holiday season!
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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, December 8th, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting Monday, December 8th, 2025
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Foxborough, MA ,a Field Goal Attempt Gone Wrong in Gillette Stadium New York Giants fans were left stunned—and social media exploded—during their Monday night game against the New England Patriots after kicker Younghoe Koo, a product of Ridgewood High School, NJ, had one of the most bizarre field goal attempts in recent NFL memory.
Continue reading Former Ridgewood Star Younghoe Koo’s Cleat Gets Stuck in Turf on Viral Giants Fail
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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.
