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Ridgewood NJ, Giants fans, get ready to welcome a familiar face back to North Jersey. The New York Giants are bringing former Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo home, signing the Ridgewood native to a deal after Graham Gano suffered a groin injury.
Continue reading Hometown Hero Returns: Giants Sign Ridgewood’s Own Younghoe Koo
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East Rutherford NJ, looking for a new career? Don’t miss this chance to join one of New Jersey’s top employers! Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is holding a massive hiring event, “Draft Day 2025,” at MetLife Stadium on October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Ridgewood NJ, Looking for the best Halloween decorations in New Jersey? Look no further than the “Ridgewood Halloween House.” What started as a family’s simple attempt to attract trick-or-treaters has transformed into a massive, multi-month project that draws thousands of visitors every year.
Continue reading Boo! This Ridgewood Dad’s Halloween Display is a Must-See!
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood High School AcaBellas brought their powerful harmonies to the big stage, performing the National Anthem before a New York Giants preseason game at MetLife Stadium. The all-female a cappella group earned thunderous applause from fans as they set the tone for kickoff.
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East Rutherford NJ, as the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 kicks off on June 14 across 11 U.S. cities—including MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ—a sweeping immigration crackdown is creating unease for international tourists and soccer fans alike https://www.nyttcasino.com/no/. The political climate surrounding immigration enforcement is stoking global concerns and casting a long shadow over the event and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, which the U.S. will co-host with Mexico and Canada.
Continue reading Immigration Crackdown Casts Shadow Over 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S.
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East Rutherford NJ, on The Weeknd’s three show dates, June 5, 6, and 7, NJ TRANSIT will operate its BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line service between Secaucus Junction and MetLife Stadium. Rail schedules between Secaucus Junction and MetLife Stadium will be available soon on njtransit.com/MetLifeStadium.
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East Rutherford NJ, MetLife Stadium will host nine FIFA Club World Cup games on June 15, 17, 19, 21, and 23 as well as quarterfinal games on July 5, semifinal games on July 8 and 9, and the 2025 FIFA World Cup Final on July 13. NJ TRANSIT will operate its BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line service between Secaucus Junction and MetLife Stadium for all of the games. NJ TRANSIT will deploy customer ambassadors at key locations to assist fans traveling to the games. Ambassadors will be dressed in bright orange soccer jerseys for maximum visibility.
photo courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined Congressman Gottheimer to discuss preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
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East Rutherford NJ, this Sunday November 17th, two F-18 jets will be conducting a flyover of MetLife Stadium for the New York Jets game. The flyover operation will be based out of Teterboro Airport (TEB) which means the aircraft will be making multiple take-offs and landings at the airport in addition to overflying the Bergen County area prior to and after the flyover.
Continue reading F-18 Flyover of MetLife Stadium for the New York Jets Game 1pm Today
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East Rutherford NJ, On Sunday, November 17, NJ TRANSIT will offer Rail service to/from Hoboken/Secaucus Junction and MetLife Stadium for the Jets vs. Colts football game.
For general information about how to get to and from MetLife Stadium, click HERE.
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East Rutherford NJ, get ready for an exciting showdown as Notre Dame takes on Navy at MetLife Stadium this Saturday at noon! This historic college football rivalry is set to ignite North Jersey, and fans are in for a thrilling day of sports and spectacle.
Continue reading Historic Rivalry: Notre Dame vs. Navy at MetLife Stadium
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East Rutherford NJ, excitement is building as New Jersey gears up to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and a significant step has just been taken to enhance the MetLife sports complex. This week, the state approved an additional $25 million in taxpayer funding aimed at meeting the high standards required for hosting this prestigious event.
Continue reading MetLife Stadium Gets a $25 Million Upgrade for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Photos provided by FF T. Carroll and FF N. Harris.
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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Fire Department’s Honor Guard had the honor of presenting the colors at today’s New York Giants football game in Metlife stadium. The presentation of the colors before a game is a tradition that occurs at events like sports games, parades, and official ceremonies.
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East Rutherford NJ, Jets and Giants fans can skip the driving and parking with NJ TRANSIT’s BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line service to MetLife Stadium. Beginning this Sunday afternoon, September 8, with the Giants hosting the Minnesota Vikings, and continuing through the season, NJ TRANSIT will be offering train service on the BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line to and from Secaucus Junction for every Jets or Giants home game.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT READY TO KICK OFF THE NFL REGULAR SEASON AT METLIFE STADIUM
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East Rutherford NJ, opening day free entertainment at New Jersey’s largest family-friendly event include Circus Lena, makings it New York City area debut; Jurassic Kingdom with its life-like dinosaur puppets; and perennial favorites such as Cycle Circus Live, Magician Lance Gifford, Hypnotist Steve Bayner and Rosaire’s Racing Pigs. The Michael Jackson Tribute Show, the first of three music acts, will perform Friday through Sunday June 23. Continue reading State Fair Meadowlands Opens Today!
