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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The streets of Ridgewood were alive with patriotic pride and community spirit as residents came together for the 2025 Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration, themed “The Road to Independence.” Organized by the Ridgewood Fourth of July Committee, a dedicated all-volunteer group, the event honored key milestones that led to America’s independence ahead of next year’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 5, 2025 — In a significant legislative win just in time for Independence Day, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the much-anticipated “One Big, Beautiful Bill”, a sweeping reconciliation package that delivers the largest middle-class tax cuts in U.S. history, introduces Medicaid reforms, bolsters border security, and fuels an ambitious economic growth agenda.