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Danger in Your Pocket: Why the Rise of Lithium-Ion Batteries is Fueling House Fires!

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Ridgewood Firefighters Sound the Alarm: Everything from Your Smartphone to Your E-Bike is a Potential Fire Risk During #FireSafetyWeek

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Ridgewood, NJ – Every year, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 dedicates a week to promoting critical public safety messages. This year, the focus during #FireSafetyWeek couldn’t be more relevant to modern life: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Awareness.

While these powerful, compact batteries enable our digital world, their increasing prevalence—and particularly the proliferation of lower-quality, unregulated charging products—is leading to a significant spike in dangerous fires across the nation.

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Hero Spotlight: Meet Jason Jacoby, The Ridgewood Firefighter Who Delivered Baby Jacob!

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Exclusive Q&A with Ridgewood FMBA Local 47 President on Harrowing Calls, Leadership, and Life Off the Clock

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Ridgewood, NJ – Behind every siren in the Village of Ridgewood are dedicated men and women who serve the community. Today, we’re putting the spotlight on a key leader and long-time servant of the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47: Firefighter Jason Jacoby.

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Historic House Showdown: Legal Battle Reignites Over Ridgewood Field Project!

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Friends of Zabriskie Schedler House Challenge DEP Decision, Pushing for Smaller, Natural Turf Field

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Ridgewood, NJ – The long-running, contentious debate over the proposed field construction near the Historic Zabriskie Schedler House in Ridgewood has escalated once again. Late last Friday, a lawyer representing the Friends of the Historic Zabriskie Schedler House filed a crucial Notice of Appeal, challenging the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)’s decision.

The appeal targets the DEP’s recent acceptance of the Village of Ridgewood’s application for the construction of a large athletic field—even though that acceptance was granted “with conditions.”

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Media Meltdown: Public Trust Hits ROCK BOTTOM – Why Are Americans Walking Away From Mainstream “Fake” News?

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New Gallup Poll Reveals Historic Low: 70% of Americans Don’t Trust the Media. Here’s What’s Driving the Crisis.

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Ridgewood NJ, in a time when reliable information is more critical than ever, a shocking new finding confirms what many Americans already feel: faith in the media has cratered to an all-time low.

The latest Gallup Poll on media trust has delivered a stunning verdict, showing the lowest-ever public regard for traditional news sources. This isn’t just a minor dip; it’s a dramatic sign of a widening chasm between news organizations and the public they aim to serve.

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Ridgewood Police Nab Suspect Sleeping in Resident’s Garage!

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Quick-Thinking Officer Finds Intruder AND Clears Active Warrant in Sunday Morning Incident

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Ridgewood, NJ – A peaceful Sunday morning on October 5th took a sharp turn for a homeowner on the 400 block of Hillcrest Road when they made an alarming discovery: an unknown individual asleep in their garage. The swift response by the Ridgewood Police Department Patrol Division resulted in a rapid arrest, turning a potential trespass into a dual-purpose law enforcement action.

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Candidate Gannon Vows to Scrap NJ’s Affordable Housing Doctrine: What it Means for the Mount Laurel Rule

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NJ Election BOMBSHELL: Candidate Vows to END the Controversial Mount Laurel Affordable Housing Law

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Trenton NJ, the debate over affordable housing in New Jersey just escalated. Republican lieutenant governor candidate James Gannon has publicly stated he would “absolutely” look to ditch the state’s standing affordable housing requirements, putting the spotlight squarely on the decades-old Mount Laurel Doctrine.

During a debate on PIX11 News, Gannon signaled a desire for a radical shift in how New Jersey addresses housing equity, arguing the current system is flawed.

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Hit 200,000 Minutes! The 1 Million Minutes of Wellness Challenge is Heating Up

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200,000 Minutes Logged! Can We Hit Million in This Community Wellness Challenge?

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Ridgewood NJ,  fantastic news! The 1 Million Minutes of Wellness Challenge is off to an incredible start, with nearly 200,000 minutes logged since the kickoff on September 13! That’s a massive step towards our goal of minutes by December 5th.

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Energy Shock! Ridgewood Village Hall Ditches Solar Panels After Years of Secret Failure

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Ridgewood Village Hall Solar Panels Haven’t Worked for YEARS—And They’re About to Be Ripped Out.

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Ridgewood, NJ – The Ridgewood Village Council is ditching the solar panels on the roof of Village Hall. The decision, revealed by Village Manager Keith Kazmark on Wednesday night (July 2, 2025), has sparked concern and raised questions among taxpayers and local observers.

The primary reason for the removal? Citing pervasive “cable and conduit failures,” the Council determined that removing the panels is the logical step as part of an upcoming necessary roof replacement project.

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A Ridgewood Landmark! Bamboo House Celebrates 38 Years of Success

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38 Years Strong! The Inspiring Story of Bamboo House, Ridgewood’s Second Oldest Restaurant

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Ridgewood, NJ – Cheers to a true Village icon! Bamboo House, a beloved Chinese restaurant, officially celebrated its remarkable 38th anniversary on October 1st. This incredible milestone solidifies its status as one of the many small businesses that give Ridgewood, New Jersey, its unique, special charm.

Thirty-eight years in the competitive restaurant industry is a phenomenal achievement, and the story behind Bamboo House is nothing short of inspiring.

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She Conquered the Fjord! Ridgewood Historical Society Leader Co-President Wins Major Irish Swimming Race

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Genny Allard Takes First Place in Gael Force Irish Open Water Challenge

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Ridgewood, NJ – The Ridgewood Historical Society is celebrating a monumental achievement by one of its own! Genny Allard, Co-President of the Society, has brought home the gold, securing first place in her age group at the prestigious Gael Force Irish swimming competition in Ireland.

This is no ordinary race. The Gael Force events are a major series of open water races held in some of Ireland’s most stunning and challenging natural locations, including the iconic River Shannon and the dramatically beautiful Killary Fjord. The competition attracts experienced swimmers from around the world to test their endurance against the rugged Irish coastline.

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Silence the Noise: The Growing Wave of Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Bans Across the U.S.

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Your Leaf Blower May Be Illegal Soon: Where Bans on the Loudest Landscaping Tool Are Spreading Rapidly Across the U.S.

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Ridgewood NJ, Fall is here, bringing beautiful foliage—and the roar of gas-powered leaf blowers. But that familiar sound is being silenced in a rapidly growing number of communities across the United States. More than 200 cities, counties, and local jurisdictions, along with several states, have implemented outright bans, restrictions, or incentive programs to encourage the switch to quieter, cleaner electric alternatives.

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Don’t Miss It! World-Class Artist Varvara Agabekova Lands in Ridgewood

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A Must-See! Highly Acclaimed Artist from Russia’s Top Art School Opens Stunning Solo Show in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood, NJ– Art lovers, mark your calendars! OQO Gallery in Ridgewood, New Jersey, is thrilled to announce the opening of Varvara Agabekova: Reflecting the Colors of Nature, a spectacular solo exhibition running from October 4–25, 2025.

This show features the distinctive vision of Varvara Agabekova, a gifted painter whose breathtaking works are held in private and corporate collections across the U.S. and Europe. Her exhibition invites viewers to experience the world—from intimate still lifes and compelling portraits to vibrant Maine landscapes—through her deeply personal and powerful artistic lens.

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Bomb Squad Rushes to Ridgewood Home Over ‘Deteriorating Grenade’

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Digging in a Ridgewood Yard Unearthed a Real Grenade! Bomb Squad Called In

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Ridgewood, NJ – Homeowners on Glenwood Road in the Village of Ridgewood, got an unexpected visit from the Bergen County Bomb Squad on October 1st after a routine yard job unearthed a genuinely shocking item: what appeared to be a deteriorating grenade.

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ARTober is Here! Ridgewood Arts Foundation Opens Third Annual Month-Long Local Art Showcase

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MUST-SEE GALLERY: Ridgewood Arts Foundation Kicks Off ARTober with Exhibit Featuring Painting, Sculpture, and Photography at The Stable!

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – It’s time to celebrate the vibrant local talent of Bergen County! The Ridgewood Arts Foundation (RAF) is excited to announce the launch of its third annual ARTober Exhibit, a month-long celebration dedicated to showcasing the diverse work of local artists.

The exhibit officially opens TODAY at The Stable (259 North Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ) and will run through October 28, 2025.

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Jersey Mike’s Names Betsy Mercado as First-Ever Chief People Officer

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MAJOR HIRE: Jersey Mike’s Taps World’s Largest Franchise HR Exec, Betsy Mercado, as First Chief People Officer to Lead Global Expansion.

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Jersey Mike’s Subs is prioritizing its famous “people-first” philosophy as it accelerates national and global expansion. The popular sandwich chain, headquartered in New Jersey, has announced the appointment of Betsy Mercado as the company’s first-ever Chief People Officer (CPO), effective immediately.

Mercado steps into this crucial new role to oversee the comprehensive people strategies that will sustain and strengthen Jersey Mike’s distinctive culture during its period of rapid growth.

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