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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The final curtain has fallen on a historic weekend in the Village, and the results are nothing short of spectacular. The 80th Anniversary production of RHS Jamboree, titled “Lights, Camera, Jamboree!”, has officially raised a staggering $282,500 for need-based college scholarships.
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Ridgewood NJ, For generations of Americans, the sound of a frozen cylinder of orange juice going ker-plunk into a plastic pitcher was the definitive sound of breakfast. But as of February 2026, that childhood ritual is officially entering the history books.
Continue reading The End of an Era: Minute Maid Retires Iconic Frozen Juice Cans After 80 Years
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NORTH JERSEY / HUDSON VALLEY — Grab the heavy layers and stay inside if you can. The National Weather Service has issued a dual-threat weather alert for Bergen, Passaic, Rockland, and Westchester counties as a historic arctic blast settles over the region.
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Ridgewood NJ, the lights are dimming, the popcorn is ready, and the silver screen is coming to life in a way Ridgewood has never seen before. The historic 80th edition of the RHS Jamboree officially opened, bringing Hollywood glamour to the heart of North Jersey.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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RIDGEWOOD/HO-HO-KUS, NJ — A violent two-vehicle collision resulting in a rollover closed a major North Jersey thoroughfare for several hours on Saturday night, February 7, 2026.
The crash, which occurred on North Maple Avenue, triggered a massive emergency response as crews worked to stabilize the scene and treat five injured individuals.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — It has been a busy week for infrastructure in the Village. Despite the biting February chill, Ridgewood Water crews and contractors have been working around the clock to maintain service and upgrade safety standards for local residents.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A serious early-morning collision at a busy Village intersection sent a family of three to the hospital on Friday, February 6, 2026.
The “T-bone” style accident occurred around 7:00 a.m. at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Northern Parkway, a location frequently cited by local residents for heavy commuter traffic.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey has officially enacted one of the most restrictive electric bike laws in the United States, and the backlash is growing. While state officials claim the law is a necessary response to a spike in accidents, a coalition of immigrant advocates, senior citizens, and cycling organizations warns that the measure effectively “criminalizes” affordable transportation.
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Ridgewood NJ, Literary fans in North Jersey, mark your calendars! The Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood Public Library has announced that Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and legendary author Anna Quindlen will be the keynote speaker for their 36th annual Author Luncheon.
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Ridgewood NJ, For over four decades, The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood has been the premier destination for North Jersey’s most discerning aficionados. Now, Gary, Barbara, and son Tim Kolesaire are making history.
Continue reading The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood Launches Its Own Ultra-Premium Davidoff Cigar
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Pima County , The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has intensified following a chilling update from federal and local authorities. During a high-stakes press conference on Thursday, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI confirmed they are treating the disappearance as a suspected abduction.
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Ridgewood NJ, the ongoing battle over the Zabriskie-Schedler property in Ridgewood, NJ, has reached a costly new chapter. Despite a previous budget allocation of $1.5 million for soil remediation, the latest bids for work at the site have come in significantly higher—leaving taxpayers to wonder how the Village will bridge a $1.1 million funding gap.
Continue reading The Schedler Saga: Why Ridgewood is Paying $2.6M to Remove a Safety Barrier
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East Rutherford NJ, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill campaigned on a promise to “get dark money out of politics,” but her road to the statehouse is being paved with six-figure checks and secret donor lists.
While the public celebrates a new administration, a select group of business executives, lobbyists, and union leaders recently enjoyed exclusive access to the Governor at a ritzy pre-inaugural dinner—where the entry fee started at a staggering $100,000.
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Newark NJ, the battle for leadership at the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office has taken a sharp new turn. Jordan S. Fox, a 30-year-old Bergen County native and rising star within the Justice Department, has emerged as the Trump Administration’s top pick to lead federal prosecutions in the Garden State.
Continue reading Trump Admin Eyes Jordan Fox for Top N.J. Prosecutor: Can She End the Legal Logjam?
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Hackensack NJ, In the heart of Hackensack, The Shops at Riverside stands as a beacon of high-end retail. Managed by Simon Property Group (SPG), this two-level luxury destination—famed for its “Restaurant Row,” Bloomingdale’s, and AMC Dine-In Theatre—has long been the crown jewel of Bergen County shopping.
Continue reading Simon Property Group 2026 Outlook: The Shops at Riverside & Retail Risks
