the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Westwood NJ, great news for quick shoppers and hungry commuters in Westwood! What started as a trial run to ease downtown parking woes has been deemed a massive success, leading the Borough Council to establish the 10-minute free “Grab and Go” parking program as a permanent feature of the Central Business District.
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the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigned on September 17, 2025, after nearly 50 years, slamming parent company Unilever for stifling the ice cream brand’s social activism, particularly on the Gaza conflict. Greenfield’s exit, announced via an emotional X post, exposes a bitter rift with Unilever, which bought Ben & Jerry’s for $326 million in 2000. As Unilever spins off its ice cream division, this Bergen County-relevant drama is making waves. Here’s the scoop on this 2025 corporate clash!
