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Tonight Historic New Bridge Landing Takes Center Stage in Ken Burns’ ‘The American Revolution’!

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See History Unfold: Which Iconic Bergen County Landmark Will Appear in the Massive New Ken Burns Revolution Series?

photos courtesy of Bergen County Historical Society

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River Edge NJ, Get ready, history buffs! The epic story of America’s founding—the eight-year war for independence that forever changed the world—is about to hit screens in a landmark documentary event. Ken Burns’ six-part series, The American Revolution, premieres tomorrow, Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 8/7c on PBS.

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Governor Murphy Goes Back to School: Ridgewood High Class Gets a Lesson in New Jersey’s Revolutionary History

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Governor Murphy visits a class on American History as a part of Rev 250 at Ridgewood High School on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (Edwin J. Torres/NJ Governor’s Office).

Surprise Pop Quiz! Governor Murphy Goes Back to School, Drops Revolutionary War Hint at Ridgewood High School

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ | October 17, 2025 – Students at Ridgewood High School (RHS) received an unforgettable history lesson today when Governor Phil Murphy made a surprise visit to the school. The Governor sat in with students during Mr. Yannone’s American History and Literature class, focusing on New Jersey’s profound role in the nation’s founding.

The visit comes as New Jersey ramps up preparations for the upcoming America 250 celebration, the Semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Take Action to Protect the Historic Schedler Property from Artificial Turf and Toxic Contamination!

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Ridgewood NJ, demand that the Ridgewood Mayor, the New Jersey Attorney General, and the NJDEP do their due diligence to find the source of legacy contamination and stop this proposed harmful development!

Activists including the Sierra Club are urging residents to hold officials accountable and demand that the Ridgewood Mayor, New Jersey Attorney General, and NJDEP conduct a full investigation following the discovery of hazardous soil contamination. The 42 million pounds of ‘free soil’ obtained from various sources, including Ridgewood Water and Bergen County Community College, could ultimately cost the public millions, with no clear assessment of the health or environmental impacts. Despite public outcry, Ridgewood officials have refused to take action against those responsible.

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Fair Lawn Secures $537K Grant to Restore Historic Naugle House, Aiming for 2026 Completion

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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn has received a significant boost for the restoration of its historic Naugle House with a $537,000 state grant. This funding will support ongoing efforts to transform the Dutch Colonial-era home into a community meeting space and educational center focused on the American Revolution and the region’s underserved communities.

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