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Ridgewood Students Fight to Save a “Pillar” of the Community from Budget Cuts

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“Invaluable Pillar”: Ridgewood Students Rally to Save Beloved Coach Amid Looming Teacher Layoffs

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood school budget debate has moved from the boardroom to the wrestling mat. As the district grapples with a $134 million budget and the grim reality of staff reductions, the community is rising up to protect one of its own.

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Ridgewood Remembers: A Community United for the Interfaith Holocaust Memorial Service

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Never Forget: Ridgewood Community to Honor Holocaust Victims in Powerful Interfaith Memorial Service

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Ridgewood NJ, In a moving tribute to history, resilience, and the human spirit, the Ridgewood Interfaith Holocaust Memorial Service will gather neighbors and leaders from across the community this week. As we distance ourselves further from the events of the mid-20th century, these moments of collective remembrance become more vital than ever for the next generation.

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Is Ridgewood’s Artificial Turf Safe? Superintendent’s Recent Comments Spark Controversy

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Are Artificial Turf Risks Being Downplayed? Ridgewood Parents Raise Concerns

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Ridgewood NJ, The debate over artificial turf in Ridgewood has taken a “disquieting” turn following the recent Joint Fields Committee meeting. As the community weighs the pros and cons of synthetic versus natural grass, comments made by Superintendent Dr. Mark Schwarz have sparked a wave of questions regarding student safety and scientific transparency.

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