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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood blog will once again sponsor Ridgewood’s Annual “Festivus” on December 23rd. Since 2009 the Ridgewood blog has sponsored the nations number one Festivus celebrations . The “Festivus ” starts at sundown.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The current plan is subject to change, based on what occurs with the COVID-19 pandemic in the coming weeks
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Ridgewood NJ , as expected the Village council moved to appoint a new village historian, a topic that was triggered by a letter from current historians Peggy Norris and Joe Suplicki to Katherine Marcopul of the State Historic Preservation Office opposing the ridiculous plan to put a turf field on Route 17 , clear cutting trees and on a historic property ,destroying a neighborhood .
Continue reading Ridgewood Council Silences the Voices of Historians
photos courtesy of the Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, celebrating the first night of Hanukkah in Van Neste Square .
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Ridgewood NJ, as the winter chill sets in, the holiday season warms the hearts with an eclectic mix of activities that bring to life the festive spirit. This is a time for cultural convergence, where Christmas, Hanukkah’s Festival of Lights, Diwali’s earthen lamps, Shen Dan Jieh’s family gatherings, and Eid al-Fitr’s communal prayers, all blend into the American tradition of celebration.
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Ridgewood NJ, Mary Jo-Ann Guinchard released the following statement on her candidacy for Congress in the Fifth Congressional District:
Continue reading Towed Car Incident in the Village of Ridgewood Sparks a Fire Storm
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Do you ever feel like your home isn’t quite as cozy, inviting, and comfortable as it could be? If so, then there are some easy home improvement tips that can help make your space feel like a relaxing retreat. Whether you have the budget for big changes or just need a few simple tricks to bring in a touch of coziness, this blog post will provide actionable advice on how to create an inviting living space. From adding texture with blankets and throws, creating wall art displays, and choosing warm lighting fixtures to brighten dark corners—we’ll give you inspiring ideas for making your house truly feel like home. Read on for our top tips!
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Ridgewood NJ, looking like a bunch of pathetic cry babies ,(TONIGHT)Wednesday’s Village of Ridgewood council meeting will feature discussions on the appointment of a new village historian, a topic triggered by a letter from current historians Peggy Norris and Joe Suplicki to Katherine Marcopul of the State Historic Preservation Office.
Continue reading Village Council Moves to Replace Village Historian and Rewrite American History
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Ridgewood NJ, a USA TODAY survey encompassing 5,000 parents in 36 states with adult children aged 22 to 40 revealed that 65% of parents extend some form of financial support to their adult offspring. Notable findings specific to parental support in New Jersey include:
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Ridgewood N J, on Friday December 22nd the Ridgewood Fire Department will be revving up the holiday spirit as we hit the road with Santa on board! There’s nothing like cruising around town, spreading cheer from the fire truck this festive season! See our attached schedule when Santa will be at each school!
Continue reading Santa Making the Rounds in Ridgewood on December 22nd
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Ridgewood NJ, pedestrian safety activist Frank Geraghty pointed out an ongoing problem on Franklin Avenue and Maple Avenue North is a very dangerous badly marked crosswalk outside 65 Maple Avenue North. A westbound pedestrian looking left (south) can be fooled sometimes by an empty avenue void of traffic. What the pedestrian does not realize is when he or she gets the all clear and walks west bound on the crosswalk that there is fast moving nearby traffic a few yards away on the left coming from Franklin Avenue and entering Maple Avenue trying to beat a seven second green light which is blocked from pedestrian view by utility pole and street light.
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Ridgewood NJ, West Side Presbyterian Church is excited to welcome Salute to Women in the Arts, a volunteer-run arts cooperative celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, to The Gallery for the month of December. Their exhibit – “All the Wonders of Nature” – features realistic and abstract artwork highlighting nature around us including prints, paintings and works on paper.
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Ridgewood NJ, Whole Foods is strategically leveraging career development initiatives to address the typical challenges associated with working in the grocery industry, such as low pay and irregular hours. In an effort to enhance employee retention and foster a more skilled workforce, Whole Foods has implemented paid apprenticeship programs, focusing on culinary expertise.
Continue reading Whole Foods Cuts the Cheese with Paid Apprenticeship Programs
