RHS Field 1903 photo, other photos courtesy of Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, Following recent severe storms that swept across Bergen County, Ridgewood Public Schools announced the immediate closure of all Board of Education (BOE) athletic fields, including the High School Stadium, Stevens, and several non-turf properties.
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Hackensack NJ, In a high-stakes situation where seconds mattered, members of the Hackensack Police Department demonstrated exceptional skill and calm under pressure, bringing a dangerous mental health crisis to a safe, peaceful resolution.
Late-Night Crash on East Ridgewood Avenue Leads to Sobriety Test and Arrest
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Ridgewood NJ, A quiet Saturday evening in downtown Ridgewood took a dramatic turn after a multi-vehicle collision left several cars heavily damaged and one driver in police custody.
Continue reading A Late-Night Crash on East Ridgewood Avenue Ends in Field Sobriety Test and Arrest
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A new zoning application to establish a Muslim place of worship in Upper Saddle River has captured the attention of local residents. The proposal, submitted by the Jersey City-based Islamic center Markazi Sunni Rizvi Jamia Masjid, seeks to convert a historic borough property into a local mosque.
The Upper Saddle River Planning Board is scheduled to review the application on June 10, starting with a closed session to receive legal advice.
Continue reading Mosque Proposed for Upper Saddle River: Zoning Battle Sparks Local Petition
Car Slams Into Fair Lawn Storefront on Broadway After Jumping Curb
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Fair Lawn NJ, A quiet Monday afternoon in Fair Lawn took an unexpected turn when a vehicle veered off course and crashed directly into a local commercial building.
Early Monday afternoon on June 8, 2026, emergency responders were called to the scene of a single-vehicle accident in the 2300 block of Broadway eastbound. A four-door Subaru Impreza Hatchback had traveled through the building’s rear parking lot, jumped the concrete curb, and slammed directly into an entranceway area of a vacant storefront.
Continue reading Car Slams Into Fair Lawn Storefront on Broadway After Jumping Curb
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Rutherford NJ, A Tuesday morning commute took an unexpected turn in Rutherford, New Jersey, when a vehicle veered off the road and struck a local building.
Continue reading Morning Crash in Rutherford: Vehicle Strikes Building at 1 Orient Way
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WESTWOOD, NJ — A wave of grief has swept through the Westwood community following the tragic death of a 12-year-old Westwood Regional Middle School student on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Continue reading Westwood, NJ Community Mourns the Heartbreaking Loss of 12-Year-Old Girl
