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Ridgewood NJ — Are New Jersey towns focused on public safety, or are they writing tickets to fill budget shortfalls? Newly released data from the New Jersey municipal courts offers insight into how many traffic violations were issued across every municipality from July 2024 to June 2025.
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MIDLAND PARK, NJ — Ridgewood Water has taken another major step forward in its $150 million PFAS mitigation project, with the delivery of four massive Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) vessels to the Wortendyke PFAS Treatment Facility in Midland Park. These vessels, manufactured by Calgon Carbon Corp., are among the largest available in the industry and mark a milestone in Ridgewood Water’s ongoing effort to ensure safe, clean drinking water.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Expands PFAS Treatment in Midland Park with New Carbon Vessels
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Trenton, NJ — The Murphy administration is under fire yet again — this time over a controversial Department of Labor proposal that critics say could deal a devastating blow to New Jersey’s gig economy, small businesses, and worker flexibility.
Continue reading Another Blow to Business? NJ’s New Contractor Rule Sparks Backlash
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Hillsdale NJ, for the second time in less than a week, northern New Jersey residents felt the ground rumble — and social media once again lit up with the question: “Was that another earthquake?”
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck at 12:11 p.m. on Tuesday, with its epicenter located just southwest of Hillsdale in Bergen County. The quake originated approximately 3–6 miles underground, shallow enough to be felt across nearby towns and even parts of New York City.
Continue reading Did You Feel It Again? Second Earthquake Shakes Bergen County in Just Three Days
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Westwood NJ, a former music instructor who taught in both the Westwood Regional School District and Morris Hills Regional School District has permanently surrendered his teaching credentials following convictions for sexual misconduct with students.
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TRENTON, NJ — Hundreds of thousands of New Jersey public employees, including teachers, police officers, and local government workers, could face major health care premium hikes in 2026, according to new recommendations presented by the state Treasury Department on July 9.
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Cliffside park NJ, a total of $38,886 in cash property tax payments has gone missing from the Cliffside Park Borough Tax Office, sparking a police investigation and leading to a significant policy change: the borough will no longer accept cash for property tax payments.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday, much of southern Europe experienced a catastrophic electrical blackout that paralyzed cities across Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France. Planes were grounded, rail systems froze, traffic lights failed, and smartphones became useless slabs of glass. It was one of the darkest days Europe has seen in decades—both literally and metaphorically.
Continue reading Europe’s Green Energy Gamble Ends in Blackout—Could New Jersey Be Next?
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Dumont NJ, the 2020 murder case involving Jeffrey Daniels, accused of fatally stabbing 36-year-old Michelle Boccellari Burns, remains on hold as the court awaits a critical report on Daniels’ mental state during his police interrogation.
Continue reading Mental Health Report Delays Progress in 2020 Dumont Stabbing Case
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Trenton NJ, like former Democrat Alabama Governor George Wallace, NJ Governor Phill Murphy has chosen to make a stand . New Jersey is refusing to comply with a federal directive from the Trump administration aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public education ie… government sanctioned racism and bigotry .
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East Rutherford NJ, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) proudly presents James Gandolfini Legacy Day, a special event honoring the legendary actor, NJHOF inductee, and beloved New Jersey native. This heartfelt tribute will celebrate Gandolfini’s iconic career, his lasting impact on the entertainment industry, and his dedication to charitable causes, including veterans’ support and breast cancer research.
Continue reading James Gandolfini Legacy Day: A Tribute to a New Jersey Icon
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Westwood NJ, New Jersey residents, brace yourselves—your utility bills may soon be tied to your income level. In a controversial move, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has approved an “equity” plan that could lead to higher energy costs for middle- and high-income households while reducing bills for lower-income residents.
Continue reading New Jersey’s Latest Plan Could Mean Higher Utility Bills for Middle-Class Families
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Parsippany NJ, a Morris County high school teacher and local soccer coach, James Wiegand, 43, has been arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child after allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a 14-year-old student, authorities announced.
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey residents are set to face yet another 20% increase in their electric bills this summer, adding to the financial strain that many have been grappling with since last year. A leaked memo from New Jersey Democrats attempts to shift the blame everywhere—Republicans, utility companies, grid operators, the Board of Public Utilities, even Venezuela—except where it belongs: their own failed energy policies.
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Prospect Park NJ, a large house fire broke out in Prospect Park on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. The Prospect Park Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 3:33 PM to a possible house fire near North 11th Street and Fairview Avenue. Upon arrival, the Chief of Department confirmed a working fire at 265 North 11th Street, with flames rapidly spreading to neighboring homes at 263 and 267 North 11th Street.
