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Hackensack, NJ – As snow blankets Northern New Jersey at a rapid pace, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has issued an urgent plea to residents: Stay off the roads.
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Ridgewood NJ, Attention Ridgewood parents, students, and staff: A significant winter storm has triggered an official school closure. As the safety of the community remains the top priority, the Ridgewood Public School District has confirmed that all buildings will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026.
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JERSEY CITY, NJ — In a major pivot ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Sherrill administration has officially halted plans for a massive, centralized “Fan Festival” at Liberty State Park. Instead, the state is betting on a grassroots approach, launching a $5 million local grant initiative designed to bring the World Cup spirit directly to main streets across New Jersey.
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Hackensack NJ, In a state where the sandwich is practically a religion, standing out is no easy feat. You don’t need a white tablecloth or a celebrity chef to create a masterpiece—sometimes, you just need three decades of tradition and a perfect ball of fresh mozzarella.
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River Vale NJ, a quiet Tuesday afternoon in River Vale, NJ, turned tragic this week as a fast-moving structure fire claimed the lives of eight beloved pets. Local authorities and fire crews from across the region responded to the scene at 242 Highland Avenue on February 17, 2026, battling heavy smoke and flames that gutted portions of the residence.
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East Rutherford NJ, the parents of 20-year-old Emilio Acosta are pleading for the public’s help as the search for their son enters its third month. Emilio, a University of Pittsburgh student and Weehawken native, vanished in the early hours of December 18, 2024, during a mental health crisis.
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Ridgewood NJ, As we approach the spring season, the Village of Ridgewood is preparing for essential utility maintenance. PSE&G has officially advised the Village that tree pruning operations will begin the week of March 16, 2026, targeting branches that interfere with overhead power lines.
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Ridgewood NJ, In the hallways of George Washington Middle School (GWMS), safety isn’t just about protocols—it’s about people. This year, the Ridgewood Public Schools community is getting to know a familiar face with an impressive legacy: Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) Class III Anthony Losito.
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Garfield NJ, In a rare move that has caught the attention of North Jersey residents, the City of Garfield has filed a lawsuit against its own Zoning Board of Adjustment. The legal battle centers on a controversial housing application that the Mayor and City Council claim fuels the fire of local overdevelopment.
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Ridgewood NJ, The road to a championship is rarely smooth, but for the Ridgewood High School boys swimming team, it was literally backwards. Despite a mechanical nightmare on the way to their biggest meet of the year, the Maroons proved that resilience is their strongest stroke, capturing their second consecutive NJSIAA North 1, Group A sectional title.
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North Arlington NJ, a routine radar patrol in Bergen County took a serious turn early Sunday morning when North Arlington police intercepted a speeding Dodge Challenger, leading to a DWI arrest and the seizure of a loaded Glock 19.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood has announced the official return of rear-yard trash collection starting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Continue reading Ridgewood Trash Update: Rear-Yard Collection Resumes Wednesday, Feb. 18
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Ridgewood NJ, a standing-room-only crowd gathered in Ridgewood, NJ, this past week to honor the “Patron Saint of Soldiers.” On February 12, 2026, the Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Council #1736 hosted a powerful lecture exploring the life, heroism, and the accelerating canonization process of Father (Capt.) Emil Kapaun.
Continue reading From POW Camp to Sainthood: Ridgewood Event Honors Military Hero Fr. Emil Kapaun
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Ridgewood NJ, Property taxes are an unavoidable reality of homeownership, but where you choose to plant roots can be the difference between a comfortable retirement and a strained bank account. While taxes are rising across the United States, one state continues to hold a frustratingly familiar title.
Continue reading You Get What You Voted For: New Jersey Still Tops the Nation in Property Taxes
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Franklin Lakes NJ, it was a cold, “doe-eyed” evening in Bergen County that took a turn for the dramatic. On February 3, 2026, a local resident’s quiet evening was interrupted when they spotted a deer that had fallen through the ice and become hopelessly trapped in a frozen pond.
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