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Ridgewood NJ, Are you a high school senior in Bergen or Rockland County with a passion for music? Your talent could earn you a major boost for college.
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Ridgewood NJ, A massive demographic shift is redrawing the map of America. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 data released this week, the trend of “voting with your feet” has hit a fever pitch.
Continue reading The Great Migration: Why Americans Are Fleeing High-Tax States for “Trump Country”
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Miami Fl, as the “Great Tech Migration” accelerates, Florida has just secured its most futuristic tenant yet. D-Wave Quantum Inc., a global leader in the quantum computing industry, has officially announced it is moving its corporate headquarters from Palo Alto, California, to the burgeoning tech hub of Boca Raton, Florida.
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Montvale NJ, Quick thinking and a coordinated mutual aid response saved a local home this morning after a wood-burning stove incident escalated into a major structure fire.
Continue reading Multi-Alarm House Fire in Montvale: Fast Action Prevents Tragedy
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Ridgewood NJ, If you’ve recently looked at the price of a commuter pass in Ridgewood, NJ, you might have done a double-take. While neighboring towns often charge a few hundred dollars, Ridgewood’s Premium Parking Permit has climbed to $1,500 for residents (and up to $1,800 for non-residents) for 2026.
Continue reading Why Is Ridgewood Train Station Parking So Expensive? The $1,500 Question
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Hackensaack NJ, While most of Bergen County was tucked away inside during this past weekend’s relentless snowstorm, a small army of workers was battling the elements to ensure the commute on Monday morning was a “blacktop” reality.
Your refrigerator is one of those appliances you expect to work quietly in the background. When it does its job well, you barely notice it. But when something starts to go wrong, the signs often show up long before the fridge completely fails. Catching those signs early can save you from spoiled food, higher energy bills, or an expensive emergency repair.
Many homeowners ignore early symptoms because the fridge is still “kind of working.” That’s a mistake. Refrigerators are complex machines, and small problems tend to grow if they’re left unchecked. Below are three clear signs that something is wrong with your refrigerator and what they usually mean.
Continue reading 3 Warning Signs Your Refrigerator Is Starting to Fail
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Ridgewood NJ, Finding a spot in downtown Ridgewood, NJ is about to get a whole lot easier for afternoon shoppers and weekend visitors.
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Ridgewood NJ, When the temperature in Northern New Jersey plunges, your home’s plumbing is under immense pressure. A single burst pipe can release hundreds of gallons of water in minutes, causing thousands of dollars in damage to your basement or flooring.
Continue reading Don’t Let Your Pipes Burst! 7 Essential Winter Hacks from Ridgewood Water
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the future of education in Ho-Ho-Kus is currently on the ballot. This March, borough residents are being asked to decide on a $3.1 million bond proposal that the school system claims could mean the difference between maintaining current standards or facing a radical restructuring of the local school system.
Continue reading Ho-Ho-Kus Schools Could Face Staff Cuts Without $3.1M Referendum
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood residents, take note: the “Big Freeze” of 2026 is still impacting Village services. To keep our sanitation crews safe during these icy conditions, the Village of Ridgewood has officially extended the suspension of rear-yard collection until further notice.
Continue reading Winter Storm Update: Ridgewood Extends Curbside-Only Trash Collection
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Washington state , When we send our kids out to play, we expect the field to be a place of growth, health, and safety. However, a growing according to the group “Safer Field for All ” in Washington state , local communities are sounding the alarm on a hidden danger right beneath our athletes’ feet: synthetic turf.
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Ridgewood NJ, While Washington debates the finer points of election law, a vast majority of the American public has reached a clear consensus: Voter ID is a must.
Continue reading The 2026 Consensus: New Poll Shows Massive Support for Polling Place Identification
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Ridgewood NJ, are you looking for a preschool where your child can trade screens for streams and worksheets for watercolor painting in the rain? Friends Neighborhood Nature School (FNNS) in Ridgewood, NJ, has officially opened enrollment for the Nature Camp Summer 2026!
Continue reading Ridgewood’s Most Unique Preschool is Now Enrolling for Nature Camp Summer 2026!
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It might be freezing outside, but the “Big Freeze” of 2026 won’t last forever. While the Hudson River is currently clogged with ice, the Ridgewood Recreation Department is already looking ahead to sunny days at Graydon Pool.
Continue reading From Lifeguards to Camp Counselors: Ridgewood is Hiring for Summer 2026
