New Jersey couples are moving away from traditional dinner-and-movie dates. Data from 2025 shows people want interactive activities that create memories. Beach bonfires, cooking classes, and hot air balloon rides are replacing passive entertainment options across the state.
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Ridgewood NJ, Good news for Bergen County commuters! NJ Transit announced this week the successful completion of an extensive exterior renovation project at the Mahwah Station. The upgrades are part of a larger, system-wide commitment to modernize facilities and enhance the daily travel experience for customers.
Referred to as “safety and aesthetic upgrades,” the comprehensive work improves both the station’s functionality and its structural integrity. The project, which cost $2.4 million, was completed without any interruption to regular train service on the Bergen County and Main lines.
Continue reading Fresh Look for Commuters: Mahwah NJ Transit Station Gets a Major $2.4M Facelift
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Ridgewood NJ, Great news for students and commuters in Ridgewood! The long-awaited bus shelter near Ridgewood High School (RHS) is officially installed, providing essential protection from the elements for those utilizing the westbound NJ Transit bus stop.
The Ridgewood Village Council unanimously approved the installation of the prefabricated shelter, which is strategically located on East Ridgewood Avenue near the RHS tennis courts.
Continue reading Ridgewood High School Students Get Long-Awaited Bus Shelter
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Ridgewood NJ, good news for young athletes in Ridgewood! The renovation of Upper Hawes Field is moving at a great pace this week, taking advantage of the school closure for the NJEA teachers convention. This major project is on track to be completed over the weekend, just in time for the next season of play.
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Ridgewood NJ, the community of Ridgewood is invited to come together to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. American Legion Post 53 will host its annual Veterans Day service next week, offering a moment of solemn respect and gratitude for all who have worn the uniform.
Continue reading Ridgewood’s Annual Veterans Day Service Set for November 11th
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Ridgewood NJ, Youth sports are supposed to be about passion, teamwork, and fun. But a growing trend across travel and club leagues suggests that the relentless pressure of college recruiting—and perhaps overzealous parenting—is pulling young athletes into the toxic world of social media before they even hit high school.
Last week, Fox Soccer analyst Stu Holden sounded the alarm, noting that some highly competitive youth soccer teams are mandating players as young as 15 and 16 (and even younger) create and maintain Instagram profiles purely to showcase their skills.
Continue reading THE SOCIAL MEDIA SIDELINE: Is Instagram Corrupting the Fun in Youth Sports?
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Village of Ridgewood is taking immediate, tangible steps to boost its resilience against flooding. Starting next week, on Monday, November 10th (weather permitting), construction will commence on a new flood wall system designed to protect Village Hall.
The entire project is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete, with the most intensive work scheduled to occur during the first six days.
Continue reading FORTRESS RIDGEWOOD: Village Hall Begins Flood Wall Construction Next Week
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Fort Lee NJ, a serious and widening scandal has hit the Fort Lee Board of Education and the school district. A third former student has filed a lawsuit, alleging the district failed in its fundamental duty to protect her from former teacher Howard Sidorsky during her time at Lewis F. Cole Middle School.
This latest suit joins an existing complaint filed in March 2024 by two other former female students who accused the district of ignoring complaints of inappropriate touching and sexual harassment by Sidorsky.
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ – A valuable piece of Saddle River’s 19th-century history has been rescued from potential demolition. A resolution passed by the Planning Board on November 3rd has released escrow funds to help finance the relocation of a historic 1800s Dutch colonial barn.
The barn is set to be moved from its current location at 4 Apple Ridge Road to a high-visibility, borough-owned property at the intersection of East Allendale and West Saddle River Roads—the site of a former Exxon gas station.
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The Ridgewood Village Council has voted to approve substantial funding for a brand-new playground, ensuring a major boost to recreational facilities for the community’s youngest residents. Ordinance No. 4062, passed on final reading at the special public meeting on November 5, 2025, authorizes $618,000 for improvements to Kings Pond Park and Playground.
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Ridgewood NJ, In a standing-room-only ceremony filled with tears, laughter, and overwhelming gratitude, the Village of Ridgewood, honored one of its most dedicated civic leaders: Tony Damiano, founder and executive director of the Ridgewood Guild.
During the Village Council meeting on November 5th, Damiano was presented with a Key to the Village—a testament to his “many years of service, creativity, and love for Ridgewood.” Residents, local business owners, and Council members shared heartfelt tributes to the man who helped define the Central Business District’s modern identity.
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Leonia NJ, good news for dino fans in Bergen County! While Field Station: Dinosaurs prepares to close its gates for the final time this month, its longtime host town, Leonia, NJ, is getting an unforgettable piece of the action.
The owner of the popular Overpeck County Park attraction has agreed to donate one of its towering, life-sized dinosaur models to the borough. A massive 16-foot tall, 26-foot long T-Rex is set to be installed along Station Parkway in mid-November.
“Leonia has been our home for a decade and we’re happy that our friends and neighbors will have this amazing T-Rex to remember us by,” said Guy Gsell, the park’s executive producer.
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High winds have arrived in New Jersey, with the Northeast region experiencing widespread gusts between 40 and 60 mph and localized pockets potentially reaching 70 mph—near hurricane-force strength.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s long-running saga over the Zabriskie-Schedler property has taken a dramatic turn. New details from official records, including explicit communications between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the Village’s engineering firm, strongly suggest that wetlands were confirmed on the site months before Village officials publicly minimized or denied their existence.
The core issue: Was the public deliberately misled about a crucial environmental factor while the Village Council signed off on contracts that explicitly referenced the wetlands?
