Healthcare practices continue to face growing administrative demands in 2026. Rising operating costs, staffing shortages, and increasingly complex payer requirements have made revenue cycle management more challenging than ever. While electronic health records have improved clinical workflows, many practices still struggle to maximize the financial benefits of their technology investments.
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Ridgewood NJ, Mark your calendars, stock your freezers, and ready your spoons! National Ice Cream Day is officially happening this Sunday, July 19, 2026.
While President Ronald Reagan made this delicious day official back in 1984, it’s unfortunately still not a national bank holiday—but we firmly believe we should all party like it is.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Local drivers and residents should prepare for upcoming detours as the highly anticipated resurfacing of Maple Avenue officially gets underway.
Managed by Bergen County’s retained paving contractor, Tilcon, the major infrastructure project will refresh Maple Avenue all the way from the Ho-Ho-Kus border to the Glen Rock border.
Continue reading Ridgewood Drivers Alert: Major 3-Week Maple Avenue Paving Project Set to Begin
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WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ — A Bergen County high school teacher is facing charges after a weeklong police investigation into reports of a suspicious man secretly filming women in a local parking lot.
Michael A. Conner, 43, who is employed as an English teacher at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan, was arrested on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The arrest was announced by Woodcliff Lake Police Chief Stephen Regula.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — If you are planning on buying your child a high-powered electric dirt bike, the Ridgewood Police Department has an urgent legal warning for you: They are likely not street legal in New Jersey.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Garden State is facing an unprecedented “triple threat” of extreme weather. New Jersey residents are bracing for a hazardous combination of shattering heat records, severe storm risks, and drifting Canadian wildfire smoke—all colliding at once.
Continue reading The Skies Are Turning Orange Again: Canadian Wildfire Smoke is Back
The Shenandoah River flows through the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, offering scenic views, wildlife sightings, and peaceful stretches of water that attract outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year. Known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities, the river is a popular destination for families, friends, and first-time adventurers.
Continue reading Beginner Tips for Enjoying Your First River Float Trip
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey’s political landscape is facing a constitutional showdown. Just ten days after Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a sweeping, highly aggressive data broker registry bill (A-5328 / P.L. 2026, c.25) into law, her administration has quietly Hit the brakes.
Continue reading New Jersey AG Davenport Accused of Selective Law Enforcement
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Ridgewood NJ, Summer is in full swing, and there is no better place to beat the heat than Ridgewood’s historic Graydon Pool. But this week, there is an even bigger reason to pack up your swim gear and head over down to the water: National Hot Dog Day!
Celebrated annually on the third Wednesday in July, National Hot Dog Day honors one of America’s absolute favorite comfort foods. It’s the perfect opportunity to fire up the grill, enjoy a delicious poolside bite, and dive into the fascinating history of this quintessential American staple.
Continue reading Celebrate National Hot Dog Day at Ridgewood’s Iconic Graydon Pool!
A home welding setup lives or dies on what the welder can actually see. Cheap lenses flicker, lag behind the arc, or wash out the puddle in a green haze, and every one of those problems chips away at bead quality. As the blacksmith Samuel Yellin once put it, “the making of beautiful ironwork cannot be fully described and illustrated on paper; it is often necessary for the craftsman to make sketches in iron.” Good work at the bench starts with the eyes, and the eyes depend entirely on the lens in front of them.
Home and garage welders face a narrower set of trade-offs than production shops do. Space is limited, budgets are tighter, and most projects move between MIG, stick, and the occasional TIG pass rather than staying locked into one process all day.
Continue reading Top 3 Welding Lens Brands for Steady, Quality Work at Home
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Ridgewood NJ, What began as a routine online debate over local infrastructure has escalated into a serious conversation about public messaging, mental health awareness, and municipal accountability in Bergen County.
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East Rutherford NJ, A press event intended to showcase New Jersey’s premier role in the upcoming FIFA World Cup quickly transformed into a fierce political battleground. Speaking from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill explicitly blamed President Donald Trump for the U.S. Men’s National Team’s disappointing exit from the tournament.
For small business owners, every sale is a victory. But with the rise of digital commerce, the risk of payment fraud looms larger than ever, threatening to turn those victories into costly losses. Fraudulent transactions not only drain your revenue but can also damage your reputation and lead to higher processing fees. Understanding the threats and implementing strong defenses is no longer optional; it’s a critical part of running a successful business.
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Trenton NJ, A devastating wave of weekend storms has left thousands of New Jersey families trapped in a dangerous crisis, enduring extreme summer heat without electricity, air conditioning, refrigeration, or even running water.
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Ridgewood NJ, A new spiritual chapter is unfolding for the Catholic community in Bergen County. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Ridgewood, NJ, has officially announced the appointment of Msgr. Robert Emery as its new pastor, effective September 1, 2026.
