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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.
Continue reading Firefighters Bravely Rescue Trapped Doe from Frozen Franklin Lakes Pond
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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood just received a major financial “green light” for its mission to provide 100% lead-free water. Working alongside New Jersey’s congressional delegation, U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim have secured $1.535 million in federal funding specifically for Ridgewood’s lead remediation efforts.
Continue reading Is Your Street on the List? Ridgewood Secures $1.5M for Massive Lead Pipe Overhaul
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Ridgewood NJ, in an increasingly digital world, there is something profoundly moving about the tactile, raw nature of paper. This month, the Village of Ridgewood invites you to slow down and experience ARTFusion 2026: Paper Trails – Stories That Connect Us, a vibrant community art initiative that proves a simple sheet of paper can tell a thousand stories.
Continue reading Forget Digital: Why This Paper-Only Art Exhibit in Ridgewood is Going Viral
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Trenton NJ, a high-stakes political battle erupted Thursday in the Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee as New Jersey Democrats pushed forward a bill (A1743) that would effectively ban law enforcement officers—including federal immigration agents—from wearing masks while on duty.
Continue reading Showdown in Trenton: NJ Democrats Move to Unmask Law Enforcement and ICE Agents
The sound of impact, the sudden sharp pain, the metallic taste of blood—dental trauma is a visceral experience that sends most people into immediate panic. One moment you are playing a pickup game of basketball or tripping on a rug, and the next, you are frantically checking to see if your smile is still intact.
Continue reading Panic to Plan: Your First Steps After Dental Trauma
The Ontario beauty industry has continued to expand, and the need to have certified professionals in the field of bridal, editorial, retail, and freelance makeup classes brampton is on the rise.
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Ridgewood NJ,for generations of Ridgewood residents, winter meant one thing: grabbing your skates and heading to Twinney Pond. This 3.7-acre “kettle pond”—a rare geological gift from the last Ice Age—was once a hub for winter recreation and serene nature walks.
Continue reading The Disappearing Ice Skating and Hidden Crisis at Twinney Pond in Ridgewood
