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Gottheimer Unveils Bipartisan “Porch Pirates Act” to Make Package Theft a Federal Crime

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On Cyber Monday, NJ Congressman Takes Aim at Thieves Who Stole 104 Million Packages Nationwide This Year

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Ridgewood NJ, as online holiday shopping hits record highs, the threat of “Porch Pirates” is escalating. This Cyber Monday, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Porch Pirates Act, a major legislative push to crack down on package theft by making it a federal crime regardless of the carrier.1

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What is That Sound? “Foghorn” Mystery Driving Ridgewood’s Travell District CRAZY!

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Neighbors Report Eerie, Moving Klaxon Noise at All Hours—Is it a Secret Alarm, Construction, or Something Else?

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Ridgewood NJ, residents in the Travell District of Ridgewood, New Jersey, are losing sleep and sanity over a persistent, mysterious noise haunting their neighborhood. Described as an intermittent “foghorn” or “klaxon” sound, the strange noise is reportedly heard at odd hours, day and night, leaving residents baffled and annoyed.

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Gas Leak Alert in New Milford: Quick Action by Volunteer Firefighters Averts Danger Near High School

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New Milford Firefighters Confirm and Contain Gas Leak on River Road

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New Milford NJ, last night, just after 9:30 PM, the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department (NMVFD) demonstrated its rapid-response capabilities by effectively handling a confirmed gas leak near a high-traffic area.

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Corruption Crisis? Senator Andy Kim Testifies Against NJ Bill S.4924 to Protect Watchdog Powers

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NJ Senator Andy Kim Leads Charge Against “Lame Duck” Bill Critics Say Will Shield Corruption

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Trenton NJ, Urgent Hearing: Bill S.4924 Sparks Bi-Partisan Fury in Trenton.A high-stakes political battle over government transparency and anti-corruption measures is unfolding in New Jersey. U.S. Senator Andy Kim cleared his Washington D.C. schedule to appear before a State Senate committee today, strongly testifying against Senate Bill S.4924.

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History Comes Alive! Record Crowds Witness Washington’s ‘Retreat to Victory’ at Historic New Bridge Landing

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Commemorating a Pivotal Moment in the American Revolution

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RIVER EDGE, NJ – The spirit of 1776 was palpable as the Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS) hosted its annual “Retreat to Victory” event on Sunday, November 23, 2025, drawing a record-breaking crowd to Historic New Bridge Landing.

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Don’t Get Distracted! The Most Dangerous Christmas Songs for Drivers

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Christmas songs can be incredibly distracting for drivers

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Ridgewood NJ, the holiday season means festive music, but cranking up the yuletide tunes might be riskier than you think! According to recent analyses, certain high-tempo Christmas songs can be incredibly distracting for drivers, potentially leading to erratic and unsafe driving habits.

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Fear and Faith: Why North Jersey Catholics are Wary of Mass Parish Mergers

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A Time of Anticipation: North Jersey Catholics wary of plan to merge dozens of parishes

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Ridgewood NJ, the Archdiocese of Newark is facing a wave of uncertainty and apprehension as it moves forward with a sweeping plan to consolidate dozens of its parishes across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties. While Catholic attendance and the number of priests continue a decades-long decline, the proposed mergers—part of the “We Are His Witnesses” initiative—are stirring deep emotions, from resignation to defiance, among lifelong parishioners.

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WorldAtlas Names Ridgewood as a Top NJ Main Street Where History and Culture Thrive

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Ridgewood Avenue Makes the Top Eight

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey might be known as the “Garden State” and the “Crossroads of the Revolution,” but beyond the famous beaches and boardwalks, its true spirit lives on its historic main streets.

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Ridgewood First Responders Free Elderly Victim Pinned Under Fallen Tree

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Fallen Tree Prompts coordinated rush from the Ridgewood Fire Department , Ridgewood EMS, and the Ridgewood Police Department 

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Ridgewood NJ, A late Friday afternoon incident required a swift and specialized response from Ridgewood’s emergency services after an elderly individual was tragically pinned under a fallen tree or large tree limb.

The accident occurred on the property of a single-family home on Mary Ann Place in Ridgewood, prompting a coordinated rush from the Ridgewood Fire Department (RFD), Ridgewood EMS, and the Ridgewood Police Department Patrol Division.

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Suburban Showdown: NJ Mayors Ask Federal Judge to ‘Press Pause’ on Affordable Housing Mandates

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Suburbs Challenge Forced Urbanization 

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Montvale NJ, the statewide controversy over high-density development and municipal autonomy in New Jersey has officially escalated to federal court. A coalition of local leaders, headed by Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali, is fighting to halt the implementation of the state’s new affordable housing obligations, arguing the system is fundamentally unfair.

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Campbell’s VP Fired Over Vulgar Rant Calling Iconic Products ‘S— for Poor People’

Campbell Soup Company Faces public relations crisis after an explosive audio recording

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Camden NJ, the Campbell Soup Company, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has been thrust into a public relations crisis after an explosive audio recording revealed a high-level executive allegedly disparaging the company’s core products and using offensive language.

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New Crosswalk Sparks Debate: Ridgewood Tries to Solve Pedestrian Safety near Tatte Bakery

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Ridgewood officials have rolled out a temporary change to downtown traffic flow in response to growing safety concerns

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Ridgewood NJ,Village of Ridgewood officials have rolled out a temporary change to downtown traffic flow in response to growing safety concerns. The Engineering Division and the Police Department recently installed a new temporary crosswalk on East Ridgewood Avenue near the bustling new Tatte Bakery & Cafe.

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Ridgewood Teen’s ‘Maroon Tunes’ Brings Joy and Memory to Nursing Home Residents

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Ridgewood High School senior and Eagle Scout, is transforming nursing home visits with his ingenious, music-based initiative called “Maroon Tunes.”

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Ridgewood NJ, a Ridgewood High School student is proving that service comes from the heart—and the playlist! Matthew Moomjy, a dedicated Ridgewood High School senior and Eagle Scout, is transforming nursing home visits with his ingenious, music-based initiative called “Maroon Tunes.”

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President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving Weekend with the Classic White House Tradition of Pardoning Turkeys

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Why do Presidents pardon Turkeys?

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Washington DC, President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving weekend with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.

Waddle and Gobble, the birds spared from the dinner table, enjoyed luxury accommodations at the Willard InterContinental before their Tuesday afternoon Rose Garden appearance.

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Sedition or Scrutiny? War Secretary Pete Hegseth Slams Democrats Over Video Urging Military Defiance

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Six Democrat Lawmakers Accused of Going Full “Benedict Arnold”

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Washington DC, a political firestorm is raging over national security and military discipline after a group of Democrat lawmakers, dubbed the “Seditious Six” by War Secretary Pete Hegseth, released a video encouraging military members to defy orders from their superiors.

Secretary Hegseth launched a sharp social media attack early Tuesday morning, condemning the video as a “despicable” and “significant breach” of the military chain of command, arguing it poses a severe threat to good order and discipline across the armed forces.

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