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200,000 Minutes Logged! Can We Hit Million in This Community Wellness Challenge?
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Ridgewood NJ, fantastic news! The 1 Million Minutes of Wellness Challenge is off to an incredible start, with nearly 200,000 minutes logged since the kickoff on September 13! That’s a massive step towards our goal of minutes by December 5th.
Continue reading Hit 200,000 Minutes! The 1 Million Minutes of Wellness Challenge is Heating Up
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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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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!
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook
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Ridgewood NJ, a two-vehicle collision in Ridgewood, New Jersey, on Sunday morning resulted in minor leg injuries for two children. The crash, which occurred at the intersection of North Monroe Street and West Glen Avenue, brought a swift response from local emergency crews.
Continue reading Children Suffer Minor Injuries in Sunday Crash at Ridgewood Intersection
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Ridgewood NJ, art lovers in Ridgewood, New Jersey, have a chance to experience a stunning display of skill and creativity. The Ridgewood Art Institute (RAI) is currently hosting its annual Portrait and Self-Portrait Show, an exhibition that features a wide range of mediums and subjects—including the popular category of pet portraits.
The show, which runs through September 28, 2025, is a highlight for the community, offering a glimpse into the incredible talent of artists who study and work at the institute. The exhibition is housed in RAI’s beautiful galleries, which are open to the public during select hours.
Continue reading From Classic to Contemporary: Ridgewood Art Institute Celebrates Portraiture
photos courtesy of the Village of Ridgewood and RHS Marching Band
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Ridgewood NJ, the streets of the Village of Ridgewood, were alive with music this past weekend as the village celebrated its first-ever Porchfest. The new, family-friendly event transformed residential porches and public spaces into stages, showcasing local musical talent and bringing the community together for a day of good vibes and great tunes.
Continue reading Ridgewood’s First-Ever Porchfest Fills the Streets with Music and Community
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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.
“My beautiful mother. My brothers and I have been blessed to have her in our lives. There’s ups and downs, but this is what makes us stronger as a family. My mother lived during the Khmer Rouge. She had fought her way to survived it through the Killing Fields in Cambodia. All she wanted was for us have a better life and future then she did in Cambodia. She’s my mother, my sister, my psychiatrist, my club partner, and my best friend. This is why every MOTHERS Day or her Birthdays , we have to make it extra special… Although everyday we show her that we are appreciated and thankful for everything she had done for us. Happy early Mothers day mom! We love you so much!” Vicheka H
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Blog Wishes A Happy Mothers Day to all the moms ,Ridgewood Moms and moms everywhere and on this day its also good to remember how lucky you may be .
Continue reading The Ridgewood Blog Wishes A Happy Mothers Day to All
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PJ Blogger and the staff of the Ridgewood blog wish you and your family a very Happy Easter!
thank you for all of your support
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The Ridgewood blog was founded in March of 2006 by James J Foytlin aka PJ Blogger . Mr. Foytlin was born and raised in Ridgewood ,New Jersey and is a graduate of Ridgewood High School .
Ridgewood NJ, – Oct. 26, 2009 – RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The Ridgewood blog ( https://theridgewoodblog.blogspot.com/ Originally ) (www.theridgewoodblog.net) was founded in March of 2006 by James J Foytlin aka PJ Blogger .[1] Mr. Foytlin was born and raised in Ridgewood ,New Jersey and is a graduate of Ridgewood High School .[2] [3]
Continue reading Today is Founders day for the Ridgewood blog
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Ridgewood NJ, President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order aimed at eliminating what the White House calls “radical indoctrination” in K-12 education.
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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County continues to be one of New Jersey’s most sought-after locations for homebuyers seeking the perfect blend of suburban tranquility and proximity to New York City. Known for its picturesque neighborhoods and a mix of urban and suburban charm, the county offers diverse options for homebuyers—from peaceful areas like Ramsey and Mahwah to vibrant more urban towns like Ridgewood.
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PJ Blogger and the entire staff of the Ridgewood blog would like to Wish you a very Merry Christmas!
We also would like thank, you our readers , advertisers , patrons and supporters for all your contributions this year !
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Twas the Night before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
photos courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark , Ridgewood Water broke ground overnight on the temporary booster station and main installation to help better distribute water to the area off the upper part of West Glen Avenue. This project will benefit the residents who experienced low pressure earlier this year in Midland Park, Ridgewood and a small area of Wyckoff. The entire project should be complete by early spring just as water usage will increase again.
