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Westwood NJ, great news for quick shoppers and hungry commuters in Westwood! What started as a trial run to ease downtown parking woes has been deemed a massive success, leading the Borough Council to establish the 10-minute free “Grab and Go” parking program as a permanent feature of the Central Business District.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Central Business District of Ridgewood officially transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland last night for the annual “Downtown for the Holidays” celebration! Despite the cold weather, massive crowds gathered for the spectacular event, culminating in a deeply emotional tree lighting ceremony that honored a beloved community leader.
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Hackensack NJ, a joint law enforcement operation in Hackensack has resulted in the dramatic arrest of a local man wanted in connection with a shooting last year. Authorities say the suspect compounded his charges when he attempted a desperate escape, ramming a police vehicle and resisting arrest.
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Ridgewood NJ, a quiet Friday morning in Ridgewood was briefly disrupted by a residential chimney fire in the 100 block of Glenwood Road. The incident, reported late this morning (December 5, 2025), brought a rapid, coordinated response from local and mutual aid fire departments, ensuring the blaze was quickly contained with only minor damage reported.
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Ridgewood NJ, the years-long closure of a critical Ridgewood footpath is officially over! The Kingsbridge Lane Pedestrian Bridge has been fully reinstalled and is now open to the public, marking a major triumph for local infrastructure and the residents who championed its restoration.
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Village of Ridgewood Christmas Lighting and Celebration !
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Ridgewood NJ, here’s what you need to know about street closures and parking for the evening’s festivities. Streets indicated in red on the map will be closed from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
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Ridgewood NJ, The nationwide labor dispute at Starbucks reached a new peak this week as baristas from four New Jersey locations joined the ongoing “Red Cup Rebellion.” This action marks day 22 of the longest unfair labor practice strike in the coffee giant’s history, significantly escalating the tension between the company and Starbucks Workers United (SWU).
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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